Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-17
Q1Which High Court recently stated that temple entry cannot be denied to individuals based on their caste, emphasizing that such denial is unacceptable in a civilised society?Options
AMadras High CourtBBombay High CourtCCalcutta High CourtDAllahabad High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently stated that it is shocking people are still being kept out of temples because of their caste, reiterating that temple entry cannot be denied based on caste.
Q2What significant change has been implemented recently in Tamil Nadu regarding the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs)?Options
AFIRs can now be registered only online.BFIRs can be registered in any police station regardless of jurisdiction.CFIRs require prior judicial approval for all cases.DFIRs are no longer mandatory for petty crimes.
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FIRs can be registered in any police station regardless of jurisdiction.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has implemented a new policy allowing FIRs to be registered in any police station across the state, even for crimes committed outside their immediate jurisdiction, to ensure swift justice and convenience for complainants.
Q3The Chola Gangam lake, a thousand-year-old symbol of Rajendra Chola's victory, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu, and is currently reported to be in ruins?Options
AThanjavurBAriyalurCNagapattinamDCuddalore
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Ariyalur
Explanation
The historic Chola Gangam lake, constructed during the reign of Rajendra Chola, is located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu and is currently in a state of disrepair, raising concerns about heritage conservation.
Q4The Union Government recently approved a ₹20,000 crore indigenous project for which advanced defence system, to be developed by DRDO, converting six A321 planes into specialized aircraft?Options
AAirborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)BBallistic Missile Defence System (BMDS)CStealth Fighter Aircraft (SFA)DNuclear-Powered Submarines (NPS)
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Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)
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The Union Government has approved the ₹20,000 crore AWACS India Project, led by DRDO, which involves converting six A321 planes into indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft to enhance India's aerial surveillance capabilities.
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Q5The NISAR mission, which is a joint Earth observation satellite mission crucial for natural disaster tracking and climate change studies, is a collaboration between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and European Space Agency (ESA)BNASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)CISRO and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)DChina National Space Administration (CNSA) and Roscosmos
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ISRO and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation
The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission is a joint project between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the USA, designed to observe and measure changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces.
Q6Tamil Nadu plans to add approximately how many new Post Graduate (PG) medical seats in government colleges by 2026 to enhance medical education and healthcare capacity?Options
A100B250C460D600
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460
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The Tamil Nadu government aims to add 460 new PG medical seats in government colleges by 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening medical education infrastructure and meeting the demand for specialist doctors.
Q7What is the primary objective of the 'Nimirnthu Nil' initiative recently launched in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo promote traditional arts and crafts among rural communities.BTo boost entrepreneurship among students in various fields.CTo provide free legal aid to rural women.DTo improve public transport infrastructure in urban areas.
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To boost entrepreneurship among students in various fields.
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The 'Nimirnthu Nil' initiative has been launched to boost entrepreneurship among students in Tamil Nadu, encouraging them to develop innovative business ideas and foster a culture of self-reliance.
Q8How many Municipal Corporations in Tamil Nadu are targeted to be declared 'plastic-free' by next October, as stated by the Chief Secretary?Options
A7B12C17D22
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17
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The Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu stated that 17 Municipal Corporations in the state are targeted to be declared 'plastic-free' by next October, as part of the government's efforts towards environmental sustainability.
Q9The Union Government recently approved a substantial investment of ₹20,000 crore by NTPC to boost which sector, emphasizing the nation's commitment to clean energy transitions?Options
AFossil FuelsBNuclear EnergyCRenewable EnergyDHydropower
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Renewable Energy
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The government approved a ₹20,000 crore investment by NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) specifically to boost the renewable energy sector, aligning with India's goals for sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.
Q10The Tamil Nadu government has invited bids to develop a new 'jewellery park' in which city, aiming to enhance the state's capabilities in jewellery manufacturing and export?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCTiruppurDCoimbatore
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Coimbatore
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The Tamil Nadu government has invited bids for the development of a jewellery park in Coimbatore, anticipating it to become a hub for jewellery manufacturing, design, and export, creating jobs and economic growth.