Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-23
Q1Which significant central government scheme's funds, amounting to ₹2,151 crore, were recently withheld from Tamil Nadu, leading to concerns raised by state representatives?Options
AMid-day Meal SchemeBSamagra Shiksha AbhiyanCPM-Kisan SchemeDJal Jeevan Mission
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Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Explanation
The Union Government withheld ₹2,151 crore Samagra Shiksha funds from Tamil Nadu. A DMK MP also flagged delays in RTE fund release to Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Prime Minister is scheduled to dedicate three new railway projects specifically for which region of Tamil Nadu, enhancing its infrastructure?Options
ANorthern Tamil NaduBSouthern Tamil NaduCWestern Tamil NaduDCentral Tamil Nadu
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Southern Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Prime Minister is set to dedicate three railway projects for southern Tamil Nadu.
Q3Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister EPS recently warned that the construction of which proposed dam project would turn the Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu into a desert?Options
AAlamatti DamBKrishnarajasagara DamCMekedatu DamDMullaperiyar Dam
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Mekedatu Dam
Explanation
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister EPS stated that a dam at Mekedatu would turn the Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu into a desert.
Q4Tamil Nadu Minister Muthusamy recently reiterated the state government's commitment to the gradual reduction of which controversial state-run outlets?Options
APDS outletsBTASMAC outletsCCooperative storesDHorticulture sales centres
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TASMAC outlets
Explanation
Minister Muthusamy stated that the Tamil Nadu government is committed to the gradual reduction of TASMAC outlets.
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Q5A Geographical Indication (GI) tag has recently been sought for which specific traditional food item originating from Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu?Options
AMadurai JigarthandaBCoimbatore MysorepakCKancheepuram IdliDTirunelveli Halwa
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Correct answer
Kancheepuram Idli
Explanation
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been sought for Kancheepuram idli.
Q6Which High Court recently directed the government to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to effectively deal with cyberattacks targeting women?Options
ABombay High CourtBDelhi High CourtCMadras High CourtDCalcutta High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently asked the government to form a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with cyberattacks on women.
Q7India's first manned deep-sea ocean mission, which recently saw a breakthrough in the development of its personnel sphere, is known by what name?Options
AGaganyaanBChandrayaanCSamudrayaanDMangalyaan
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Samudrayaan
Explanation
India's first manned ocean mission is 'Samudrayaan', with ISRO and NIOT completing key welds on the deep-sea submersible MATSYA-6000's personnel sphere.
Q8The NISAR satellite mission, a collaboration between ISRO and NASA, is primarily designed for what purpose?Options
ATo explore the Martian atmosphereBTo study solar flares and their impactCTo image Earth for early warning systems and natural disaster mitigationDTo establish a lunar outpost
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To image Earth for early warning systems and natural disaster mitigation
Explanation
NISAR is an Earth-imaging satellite developed jointly by ISRO and NASA, intended to help early-warning systems curb natural disasters by scanning the entire Earth in 12 days.
Q9Under which scheme has the Ministry recently approved the establishment of 14,599 Anganwadi Cum Crèches across the country?Options
ASaksham AnganwadiBPoshan AbhiyanCPalna SchemeDBeti Bachao Beti Padhao
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Correct answer
Palna Scheme
Explanation
The Ministry approved 14,599 Anganwadi Cum Crèches under the Palna Scheme.
Q10Which high-technology sector in India is currently witnessing record investments for its startups, largely attributed to strong support from the Government of India?Options
ARenewable EnergyBSpace ExplorationCSemiconductor ManufacturingDElectric Vehicle Production
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
Explanation
Semiconductor startups in India are attracting record investment, driven by the Government of India’s support.
Q11Smart meters are being installed across various parts of India as part of which major government scheme aimed at improving the power distribution sector?Options
AUjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY)BPradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA)CRevamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)DDeendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DUGJY)
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Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
Explanation
Smart Meters are being installed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to improve the power distribution sector.
Q12The PMVIKAS Scheme primarily aims at the empowerment of minority communities through which comprehensive approach?Options
AProviding direct financial subsidiesBOffering agricultural loan waiversCFocusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, and educational supportDPromoting cultural festivals exclusively
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Focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, and educational support
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.
Q13The ongoing inter-state dispute regarding the Mahadayi river project involves which two Indian states?Options
AKarnataka and KeralaBKarnataka and GoaCGoa and MaharashtraDAndhra Pradesh and Telangana
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Karnataka and Goa
Explanation
The Mahadayi water dispute project is an ongoing issue between Karnataka and Goa.