Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-19
Q1Which Tamil Nadu district is setting up a new SIPCOT Industrial Park, for which over 2,260 acres of land are to be acquired?Options
AThoothukudiBTirunelveliCMaduraiDPerambalur
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Tirunelveli
Explanation
Over 2,260 acres of land are to be acquired for the Nanguneri SIPCOT Industrial Park, which is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
Q2What is the primary purpose of the mobile application that the Tamil Nadu police are rolling out?Options
ATo track criminal movements across the state.BTo provide emergency services to citizens.CTo collect mandatory audio-visual evidence for investigations.DTo manage police personnel shifts and duties.
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To collect mandatory audio-visual evidence for investigations.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu police are rolling out a mobile application to collect mandatory audio-visual evidence, which is crucial for transparency and accountability in investigations.
Q3What ambitious targets has ISRO Chairman set for India's space program?Options
ABuilding a space station by 2030 and sending humans to Mars by 2045.BEstablishing a lunar base by 2035 and human Venus landing by 2040.CCreating India's space station by 2035 and achieving a human moon landing by 2040.DLaunching a mission to Jupiter by 2030 and a permanent presence on Moon by 2050.
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Creating India's space station by 2035 and achieving a human moon landing by 2040.
Explanation
ISRO Chairman has unveiled plans for India’s space station by 2035 and a human moon landing by 2040.
Q4In which region of Tamil Nadu is seaweed cultivation specifically noted for strengthening the blue economy?Options
AChennaiBRameswaramCThoothukudiDKanyakumari
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
Seaweed cultivation is thriving in Thoothukudi, strengthening the blue economy, as per the news.
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Q5What is the purpose of the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram' (PMJVK) scheme mentioned by Union MoS for Minority Affairs Shri George Kurian?Options
ATo provide direct financial assistance to all citizens.BTo foster development in underprivileged regions.CTo promote digital literacy across rural India.DTo provide housing for urban poor.
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To foster development in underprivileged regions.
Explanation
Union MoS for Minority Affairs Shri George Kurian stated that the PMJVK scheme aims to foster development in underprivileged regions and inaugurated a Skill Development Centre and Girls Hostel under this scheme.
Q6What significant recognition has India's Millet Standard received recently?Options
AIt was adopted as a national standard by all SAARC countries.BIt gained recognition at the 88th Codex Executive Committee Meet in Rome.CIt was declared the best agricultural practice by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).DIt received an award for promoting sustainable farming from the United Nations.
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It gained recognition at the 88th Codex Executive Committee Meet in Rome.
Explanation
India’s Millet Standard gained recognition at the 88th Codex Executive Committee Meet in Rome, a significant achievement in promoting millets globally.
Q7The Tamil Nadu government is set to organize a national conference on which specific cultural and historical subjects?Options
ATraditional Tamil folk arts and music.BAncient Tamil literature and poetry.CInscriptions and epigraphy.DDravidian architecture and temple construction.
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Inscriptions and epigraphy.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Thennarasu announced that the State government will conduct a national conference on inscriptions and epigraphy.
Q8Justice MM Shrivastava is set to be sworn in as the Chief Justice of which High Court?Options
ABombay High CourtBMadras High CourtCKarnataka High CourtDAllahabad High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
Justice MM Shrivastava will be sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court on July 21.