Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-12
Q1Which Tamil Nadu fort was recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?Options
AVellore FortBGingee FortCFort St. GeorgeDThanjavur Fort
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Gingee Fort
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's Gingee Fort has recently been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its historical and cultural significance.
Q2Under which skill development scheme were 200 polytechnic students trained and recruited by VinFast in Tamil Nadu?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBPudhumai Penn ThittamCNaan MudhalvanDMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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Naan Mudhalvan
Explanation
VinFast recruited 200 polytechnic students who were trained under the Tamil Nadu government's 'Naan Mudhalvan' skill development drive, aimed at enhancing youth employability.
Q3What is the primary objective of the 'Ungaludan Stalin' scheme, under which special camps are being held in various districts like Salem?Options
ATo promote sports and fitness among youthBTo provide grievance redressal to the public directly by the Chief MinisterCTo conduct health camps for rural populationDTo distribute agricultural subsidies to farmers
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To provide grievance redressal to the public directly by the Chief Minister
Explanation
The 'Ungaludan Stalin' (Stalin with You) scheme is an initiative by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to directly address public grievances and ensure efficient service delivery through special camps held across districts.
Q4What new regulation has the Tamil Nadu government introduced for catering units regarding their display names during registration and renewal?Options
ADisplay names must exclusively be in EnglishBDisplay names must feature a specific font sizeCCatering units must intimate on display of their names in TamilDDisplay names must include the year of establishment
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Catering units must intimate on display of their names in Tamil
Explanation
Catering units in Tamil Nadu are now required to intimate on the display of their names in Tamil during registration and renewal processes, promoting the use of the Tamil language.
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Q5Which invasive species is posing a significant threat to the Ennore-Pulicat wetlands in Tamil Nadu, as highlighted by NCSCM?Options
ATilapia fishBWater hyacinthCCharru musselDAfrican catfish
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Charru mussel
Explanation
NCSCM has indicated that dredging may not effectively solve the invasion of charru mussels, an invasive species, in the Ennore-Pulicat wetlands, which are critical for biodiversity.
Q6Which key propulsion system for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission has ISRO recently completed the development and successful ground tests for?Options
ACryogenic Upper Stage EngineBService Module Propulsion SystemCSolid Rocket BoostersDRe-entry Capsule Thrusters
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Service Module Propulsion System
Explanation
ISRO has successfully completed the development and ground tests of the Service Module Propulsion System, a critical component for the Gaganyaan mission, which will power the spacecraft during its orbital phase.
Q7The Astra missile, recently flight-tested successfully by DRDO and IAF from a Su-30 MKI aircraft, is what type of missile?Options
ASurface-to-Air Missile (SAM)BAir-to-Surface Missile (ASM)CBeyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)DAnti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
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Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)
Explanation
The Astra is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker, enhancing India's air combat capabilities.
Q8The Prime Minister recently distributed over 51,000 appointment letters under which national employment initiative?Options
ASkill India MissionBMake in IndiaCRozgar MelaDStartup India
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Rozgar Mela
Explanation
The Prime Minister distributed over 51,000 new job letters during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, a government initiative aimed at providing employment opportunities.
Q9What recommendation did the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently make to the Tamil Nadu government regarding the Madras Race Club land?Options
ATo develop it into a commercial hubBTo convert it into a waterbodyCTo establish a new educational institutionDTo use it for affordable housing projects
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To convert it into a waterbody
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked the Tamil Nadu government why the Madras Race Club land could not be developed as a waterbody, emphasizing environmental conservation and water management.
Q10The Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers is likely to take up the discussion of which river interlinking project on July 15?Options
AKen-Betwa linkBGodavari-Cauvery linkCMahanadi-Godavari linkDPar-Tapi-Narmada link
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Godavari-Cauvery link
Explanation
The Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers is scheduled to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river interlinking project, which is a significant undertaking with implications for water distribution in peninsular India, including Tamil Nadu.