Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-20
Q1The Tamil Nadu government plans to conduct a national conference on which of the following subjects?Options
ARenewable Energy TechnologiesBInscriptions and EpigraphyCCoastal Area ManagementDDigital Literacy in Rural Areas
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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.
Q2Archaeological excavation at Marungur in Tamil Nadu is currently focused on unearthing lost timelines, shedding light on which aspect of the region?Options
AAncient trade routesBPrehistoric settlementsCCultural and historical evolutionDGeological formations
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Cultural and historical evolution
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The archaeological excavation at Marungur aims to unearth lost timelines, contributing to the understanding of the region's cultural and historical evolution.
Q3Southern Railway is planning to convert which railway station in Tamil Nadu into a 'PFTR terminal' (Freight Terminal)?Options
AMadurai JunctionBSalem JunctionCTiruvannamalai railway stationDCoimbatore Junction
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Tiruvannamalai railway station
Explanation
Southern Railway has plans to convert Tiruvannamalai railway station into a PFTR (Private Freight Terminal) terminal to boost freight operations.
Q4Who was recently sworn in as the 54th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?Options
AJustice Sanjay Vijaykumar GangapurwalaBJustice Munishwar Nath BhandariCJustice Manindra Mohan ShrivastavaDJustice T. Raja
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Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava
Explanation
Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava was sworn in as the 54th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
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Q5What is the primary objective of the Bima Sakhi Scheme, which has enrolled over 2 lakh women?Options
APromoting women's entrepreneurshipBProviding health check-ups for rural womenCFacilitating insurance services and financial inclusion for womenDOffering vocational training in traditional crafts
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Facilitating insurance services and financial inclusion for women
Explanation
The Bima Sakhi Scheme aims to facilitate insurance services and financial inclusion, particularly for women in rural areas, by involving women agents.
Q6The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate a new terminal building of which Tamil Nadu airport on July 26?Options
AChennai International AirportBMadurai AirportCCoimbatore International AirportDThoothukudi airport
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Thoothukudi airport
Explanation
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new terminal building of Thoothukudi airport on July 26.
Q7ISRO plans to establish India's own space station and achieve a human moon landing by which target years, respectively?Options
A2030 and 2035B2035 and 2040C2025 and 2030D2040 and 2050
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2035 and 2040
Explanation
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has unveiled plans for India to establish its own space station by 2035 and achieve a human moon landing by 2040.
Q8The 'NISAR' Earth Observation Mission, set to launch on July 30, is a joint project between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and European Space Agency (ESA)BNASA and Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)CISRO and NASADChina National Space Administration (CNSA) and ISRO
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ISRO and NASA
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The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth Observation Mission is a joint project between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA.
Q9How much in crop loans has the Tamil Nadu government provided to farmers through its Cooperation Department, benefiting how many farmers?Options
A₹45,000 crore to 50 lakh farmersB₹53,340 crore to 66.24 lakh farmersC₹60,000 crore to 70 lakh farmersD₹38,500 crore to 45.5 lakh farmers
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₹53,340 crore to 66.24 lakh farmers
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has provided crop loans amounting to ₹53,340 crore to 66.24 lakh farmers through its Cooperation Department.
Q10Which national initiative aims to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' (water to every household) by providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections?Options
ASwachh Bharat MissionBPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak YojanaCJal Jeevan MissionDAtal Bhujal Yojana
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Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation
The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship program of the Government of India, envisioning to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India by 2024.
Q11The Tamil Nadu police are rolling out a mobile application primarily for what purpose?Options
ATo track public transportBTo report civic issuesCTo collect mandatory audio-visual evidenceDTo provide emergency medical assistance
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To collect mandatory audio-visual evidence
Explanation
Tamil Nadu police are rolling out a mobile application to collect mandatory audio-visual evidence, enhancing transparency and accountability in police operations.
Q12Two new eco huts are being readied in which Tamil Nadu hills to boost eco-tourism?Options
ANilgiri hillsBKodaikanal hillsCYercaud hillsDPachamalai hills
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Pachamalai hills
Explanation
Eco-tourism infrastructure is getting a boost with two eco huts being readied in Tamil Nadu’s Pachamalai hills.
Q13The 'One State-One RRB' policy is part of the government's consolidation drive, aiming to reduce the number of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and boost their efficiency and financial strength. What was the reduction in RRBs?Options
AFrom 100 to 50BFrom 196 to 28CFrom 150 to 75DFrom 250 to 100
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From 196 to 28
Explanation
The government’s RRB Consolidation Drive, under the ‘One State-One RRB’ Policy, has reduced the number of RRBs from 196 to 28 to boost efficiency and financial strength.
Q14In view of the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, a multi-sectoral central team has been directed to be formed for which state?Options
AUttarakhandBHimachal PradeshCKeralaDAssam
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Himachal Pradesh
Explanation
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team to address the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh.
Q15Which major issue concerning small traders requires agreement between the State and Centre for reprieve, as highlighted by recent GST notices?Options
ACustoms duty exemptionsBIncome tax rebatesCGST noticesDProperty tax reductions
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GST notices
Explanation
The issue of GST notices to small traders requires agreement between the State and Centre for any reprieve, indicating a need for cooperative federalism.