Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-15
Q1Which institution recently developed and launched India's lightest active wheelchair?Options
AIIT DelhiBAIIMS BibinagarCIIT MadrasDDRDO
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras recently developed and launched India's lightest active wheelchair.
Q2Faculty members from which Tamil Nadu-based university are utilizing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications to support the tribespeople in Kodaikanal?Options
AAnna UniversityBMother Teresa Women's UniversityCUniversity of MadrasDBharathiar University
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Mother Teresa Women's University
Explanation
Faculty from Mother Teresa Women's University in Kodaikanal are helping local tribespeople through IPR applications, focusing on traditional knowledge and products.
Q3The Tamil Nadu–Taiwan technical textile summit is scheduled to be held in which city on July 21?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Coimbatore
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The Tamil Nadu–Taiwan technical textile summit is scheduled to be held in Coimbatore on July 21.
Q4The Madras High Court recently struck down notifications extending the time limit for which tax-related appeals, stating they cannot override the Supreme Court's limitation exclusion?Options
AIncome TaxBGoods and Services TaxCProperty TaxDCustoms Duty
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Goods and Services Tax
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The Madras High Court struck down GST time extension notifications, clarifying that notifications issued under Section 168A cannot override the Supreme Court's limitation exclusion.
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Q5What is the name of the new initiative recently launched by the Chief Minister across Tamil Nadu to directly engage with citizens and address their grievances?Options
AMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamBUngaludan StalinCNamma GramamDKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai
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Ungaludan Stalin
Explanation
The Chief Minister launched the ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ initiative across Tamil Nadu to facilitate direct engagement with citizens and resolve their issues.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved an investment exemption for which Tamil Nadu-based public sector undertaking to accelerate its renewable energy growth?Options
ABHELBNLCILCONGCDCoal India Limited
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NLCIL
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The Union Cabinet approved an investment exemption for NLCIL (Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited) to accelerate its renewable energy growth. NLCIL is based in Tamil Nadu.
Q7The government plans to provide free AI training to 10 lakh citizens, prioritizing which group of entrepreneurs at the village level?Options
ASmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)BVillage Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs)CWomen Self-Help Groups (SHGs)DAgricultural Cooperatives
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Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs)
Explanation
The government plans to provide free AI training to 10 lakh citizens, with priority given to Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Q8The Water Resources Department in Tamil Nadu is set to establish a separate wing for what specific purpose?Options
ARiver interlinking projectsBGround water explorationCDam safety and rehabilitation measuresDIrrigation scheme planning
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Dam safety and rehabilitation measures
Explanation
The Water Resources Department in Tamil Nadu will establish a separate wing to oversee dam safety and rehabilitation measures.
Q9Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has recently reaffirmed his government's commitment towards the retrieval of which island from Sri Lanka?Options
APamban IslandBRameswaram IslandCKatchatheevuDSrirangam Island
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Katchatheevu
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin has stated that the Tamil Nadu government is taking all necessary steps towards the retrieval of Katchatheevu.
Q10Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, whose recent space mission is seen as a boost to India's Gaganyaan project, returned to Earth after completing how many experiments during his time in space?Options
A5B7C10D12
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7
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla completed 7 experiments during his Ax-4 mission on the International Space Station, which is considered valuable for India's Gaganyaan project.