Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-22
Q1According to EPS, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, what would be the severe consequence for the Cauvery delta region if a dam is constructed at Mekedatu?Options
AIncreased groundwater levelsBConversion into a desertCEnhanced agricultural productivityDImproved navigation routes
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Conversion into a desert
Explanation
Former Chief Minister EPS stated that a dam at Mekedatu would turn the Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu into a desert.
Q2The Union Government has withheld funds from Tamil Nadu under which education scheme?Options
ASarva Shiksha AbhiyanBRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha AbhiyanCSamagra ShikshaDNational Education Mission
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Samagra Shiksha
Explanation
The Union Government has withheld Rs. 2,151 crore Samagra Shiksha funds from Tamil Nadu.
Q3Which initiative is revolutionizing India's e-commerce by empowering small businesses, lowering costs, and expanding buyer choices?Options
AFlipkartBAmazon IndiaCOpen Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)DMyntra
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Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Explanation
ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is revolutionizing India's e-commerce, empowering small businesses, lowering costs, and expanding buyer choices.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government plans to develop a 1000-year-old Chola-era lake in Ariyalur. What is the name of this lake?Options
AVeeranam LakeBKaveripakkam LakeCChola Gangam LakeDPulicat Lake
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Chola Gangam Lake
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is set to develop the 1000-year-old Chola Gangam lake in Ariyalur at a cost of ₹20 crore.
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Q5Where in Tamil Nadu is a hornbill conservation centre planned to be set up?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveCSathyamangalam Tiger ReserveDAnamalai Tiger Reserve
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is planning to set up a hornbill conservation centre at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
Q6Which country is ISRO collaborating with for the NISAR satellite mission?Options
ARussiaBUnited States (NASA)CFranceDJapan
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United States (NASA)
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NISAR is a joint satellite mission between NASA and ISRO, set for launch on July 30.
Q7The Madras High Court recently criticized the police for closing a temple to prevent what issue, stating it was a denial of rights?Options
ATheft and robberyBTraffic congestionCCaste tensionsDPublic nuisance
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Caste tensions
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The Madras High Court slammed police for closing a temple to prevent caste tensions, stating it was a denial of rights.
Q8For which traditional Tamil Nadu food item is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag being sought?Options
AMadurai JasmineBKancheepuram IdliCThanjavur Art PlateDCoimbatore Wet Grinder
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Kancheepuram Idli
Explanation
A GI tag is being sought for Kancheepuram idli, a traditional food item from Tamil Nadu.
Q9What is the vision that various schemes are implementing to support domestic innovation in the pharmaceutical sector?Options
AMake in IndiaBSkill IndiaCAtmanirbhar BharatDDigital India
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Atmanirbhar Bharat
Explanation
Number of schemes are being implemented to realise the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the pharmaceutical sector and to support domestic innovation.
Q10Which scheme focuses on the empowerment of minority communities through skill development, entrepreneurship, and leadership training for minority women?Options
APradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)BPM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PMVIKAS)CNai Roshni SchemeDSeekho Aur Kamao Scheme
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PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PMVIKAS)
Explanation
The PMVIKAS Scheme focuses on empowerment of minority communities through skill development; entrepreneurship; leadership training for minority women; and educational support for school dropouts.