Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-14
Q1Which district in Tamil Nadu recently saw over 200 firecracker units remain closed due to fear of stringent action during NGT-ordered inspections?Options
ASivakasiBVirudhunagarCThoothukudiDMadurai
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Virudhunagar
Explanation
Over 200 firecracker units in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district remained closed fearing stringent action during NGT-ordered inspections.
Q2What initiative by the faculty of Mother Teresa University is specifically benefiting the tribespeople of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu?Options
AFinancial aid programsBHealthcare campsCIntellectual Property Rights (IPR) applicationsDSkill development workshops
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications
Explanation
IPR applications by Mother Teresa University faculty are helping Kodaikanal tribespeople, enabling them to protect traditional knowledge and products.
Q3The Health Department in which Tamil Nadu district recently stepped up screening along major interstate checkposts due to concerns about the Nipah virus?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Coimbatore
Explanation
The Health Department has stepped up screening along major interstate checkposts in Coimbatore district due to Nipah virus concerns.
Q4For which categories has the MBBS fee recently been hiked in self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu?Options
AGovernment quota and Management quotaBNRI quota and Government quotaCManagement quota and NRI quotaDAll categories
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Management quota and NRI quota
Explanation
The MBBS fee has been hiked for NRI and management quota seats at self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu.
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Q5Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS) after completing which significant task that will boost India's Gaganyaan project?Options
ALaunching a new satelliteBCompleting seven microgravity experimentsCConducting a spacewalkDEstablishing a new space lab
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Completing seven microgravity experiments
Explanation
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has completed all seven microgravity experiments onboard the ISS, an experience extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan Mission.
Q6The Union Health Ministry's recent advisory to government departments to display 'Oil and Sugar Boards' aims to promote what among employees?Options
AAwareness about food allergensBHealthier dietary habitsCCalorie counting in snacksDLocal food consumption
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Healthier dietary habits
Explanation
The advisory to display 'Oil and Sugar Boards' in workplaces is an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits among government employees.
Q7The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently ordered a temporary halt to development on 118-acre land reclaimed by the government at which historic location in Chennai?Options
AMarina BeachBAdyar CreekCMadras Race CourseDGuindy National Park
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Madras Race Course
Explanation
NGT temporarily halted development on 118-acre Madras Race Course land reclaimed by the government.
Q8The Union government recently recognized a digital initiative related to which type of card scheme, aiming to streamline public services?Options
AHealth CardBRation CardCDigital Revenue CardDVoter ID Card
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Digital Revenue Card
Explanation
The Union government granted recognition for the digital revenue card scheme, which aims to improve efficiency in public services.
Q9Farmers in the Delta region of Tamil Nadu recently opposed a cap imposed by the government on the procurement of which agricultural crop?Options
ASugarcaneBMaizeCPaddyDCotton
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Paddy
Explanation
Delta farmers in Tamil Nadu opposed the cap on paddy procurement, urging the government to reconsider.
Q10The first 'Make-in-India' cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis was recently unveiled by DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar as part of which national self-reliance initiative?Options
AStartup IndiaBDigital IndiaCSkill IndiaDAatmanirbhar Bharat
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Explanation
DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar unveiled the first 'Make-in-India' cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Q11What is the name of the new initiative recently launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, aimed at direct public engagement and grievance redressal?Options
AMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamBUngaludan StalinCKalaignar Magalir Urimai ThogaiDNamakku Naame Thittam
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Ungaludan Stalin
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the 'Ungaludan Stalin' initiative across Tamil Nadu for direct public engagement and grievance redressal.
Q12In a first, the Tamil Nadu government recently appointed four IAS officers to what specific role to enhance communication and transparency?Options
ADistrict CollectorsBOfficial SpokespersonsCChief Secretary advisorsDDepartmental Secretaries
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Official Spokespersons
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The Tamil Nadu government, for the first time, appointed four IAS officers as official spokespersons to enhance communication.
Q13According to a recent TransitionZero report, what percentage of round-the-clock clean electricity can India deliver by 2030 at a lower cost?Options
A50%B60%C70%D80%
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70%
Explanation
The TransitionZero report states that India can deliver 70% round-the-clock clean electricity by 2030 at a lower cost.
Q14Union Minister Murugan recently urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin to form teams to review the quality and facilities of which specific welfare institutions across the state?Options
AOrphanagesBOld Age HomesCAdi Dravidar welfare hostelsDWomen's self-help groups
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Adi Dravidar welfare hostels
Explanation
Union Minister Murugan urged CM Stalin to form teams to review Adi Dravidar welfare hostels across T.N. to ensure quality.
Q15India recently developed a new hypersonic missile capable of flying at 11,000 km/h. This new missile significantly outpaces which existing advanced missile system?Options
AAgni-VBPrithvi-IICBrahMosDAkash
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BrahMos
Explanation
India's new hypersonic missile, flying at 11,000 km/h, outpaces and outguns the BrahMos missile.