Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-21
Q1The Tamil Nadu government is establishing a hornbill conservation centre. This centre will be located in which of the following Tiger Reserves?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBAnamalai Tiger ReserveCKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveDSrivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is setting up a hornbill conservation centre at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, as reported by The Hindu.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government has recently identified five sites for the construction of a new airport. This proposed airport is for which significant pilgrimage and tourist destination?Options
AKanyakumariBMaduraiCRameswaramDTiruchendur
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Rameswaram
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has identified five sites for the Rameswaram airport project, aiming to boost connectivity to the pilgrimage town.
Q3Which two specific textile sectors have recently been identified as potential areas for investment and growth for textile units in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATraditional Silk and Cotton WeavingBSynthetic Active Wear and Technical TextilesCHandloom and PowerloomDJute and Woolen Products
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Synthetic Active Wear and Technical Textiles
Explanation
Officials have identified synthetic active wear and technical textiles as potential growth areas for textile units and investments in Tamil Nadu.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹20 crore for the development of the 1000-year-old Chola Gangam lake. In which district is this historic lake located?Options
AThanjavurBCuddaloreCAriyalurDPerambalur
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Ariyalur
Explanation
The 1000-year-old Chola Gangam lake, located in Ariyalur district, is set to be developed by the Tamil Nadu government with an allocation of ₹20 crore.
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Q5In terms of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP), what is Tamil Nadu's rank among all states in India?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Second
Explanation
Tamil Nadu stands second in the country in terms of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP), reflecting its strong economic performance.
Q6The Thoothukudi airport has recently been upgraded with an extended runway, making it capable of receiving larger flights and operating after dusk. In which district of Tamil Nadu is this airport located?Options
ATirunelveliBKanyakumariCVirudhunagarDThoothukudi
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
The upgraded Thoothukudi airport, now capable of handling larger flights and night operations, is situated in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
Q7What is ISRO's target year for establishing an Indian space station?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2045
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2035
Explanation
ISRO has ambitious plans to establish an Indian space station by the year 2035.
Q8NISAR, a joint Earth observation satellite mission between NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on July 30. What does 'NISAR' stand for?Options
ANational Information System for Atmospheric ResearchBNASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture RadarCNew Indian Space Application for ResourcesDNorthern India Satellite for Atmospheric Reconnaissance
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NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
Explanation
NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, a collaborative mission aimed at observing Earth's processes.
Q9Which Indian application recently won the WSIS Champion Award 2025 for Digital Governance excellence?Options
ADigiLocker AppBUMANG AppCMeri Panchayat AppDMyGov App
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Meri Panchayat App
Explanation
The 'Meri Panchayat App' has secured the prestigious WSIS Champion Award 2025 for its excellence in Digital Governance.
Q10For security reasons, a 'No Drone Zone' has recently been declared around which of the following sensitive installations in India?Options
AMajor airport premisesBBorder control postsCISRO campusesDNuclear power plants
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ISRO campuses
Explanation
A 'No Drone Zone' has been declared around ISRO campuses to enhance security, as reported by The Times of India.
Q11What is the primary purpose of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), which recently integrated technological features for linguistic inclusivity?Options
ADigitalization of court proceedingsBOnline citizen grievance redressalCMaking legislative assembly proceedings digital and inclusiveDManaging municipal council elections
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Making legislative assembly proceedings digital and inclusive
Explanation
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) aims to make legislative assembly proceedings digital, paperless, and more linguistically inclusive across various states.
Q12The Skill India Mission recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at Bharat Mandapam. What year was the Skill India Mission launched?Options
A2012B2015C2018D2020
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2015
Explanation
The Skill India Mission was launched in 2015, and it recently completed its 10th anniversary as of 2025.