Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-24
Q1Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced the successful testing of India's first hydrogen-powered train coach. Which facility in Tamil Nadu was involved in this significant development?Options
AIntegral Coach Factory (ICF) ChennaiBRail Wheel Factory (RWF) BengaluruCModern Coach Factory (MCF) RaebareliDBEML Limited Bengaluru
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Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai
Explanation
India's first hydrogen-powered train coach was successfully tested at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q2DMK MP Tiruchy Siva recently raised an important issue in Parliament concerning Tamil Nadu. What was the core issue highlighted?Options
ADelay in release of funds for the Right to Education (RTE) Act to Tamil NaduBInadequate allocation of funds for rural development schemes in the stateCLack of central support for the textile industry in Tamil NaduDDelay in approval of new railway projects for the state
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Delay in release of funds for the Right to Education (RTE) Act to Tamil Nadu
Explanation
DMK MP Tiruchy Siva highlighted the delay in the release of funds under the Right to Education (RTE) Act to Tamil Nadu in Parliament.
Q3What is the stated policy of the Tamil Nadu government regarding TASMAC outlets, as announced by Minister S. Muthusamy?Options
ATo significantly increase the number of outletsBTo maintain the current number of outletsCTo gradually reduce the number of outletsDTo privatize all existing outlets
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To gradually reduce the number of outlets
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister S. Muthusamy stated the government's commitment to the gradual reduction of TASMAC outlets in the state.
Q4By which fiscal year does Tamil Nadu plan to contract 6,486 MW from thermal power capacity?Options
AFY 2026-27BFY 2027-28CFY 2029-30DFY 2030-31
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FY 2029-30
Explanation
Tamil Nadu plans to contract 6,486 MW from thermal power capacity until the fiscal year 2029-30.
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Q5Which major bus terminus in Chennai is scheduled for closure and redevelopment starting in August?Options
AKoyambedu (CMBT)BTambaramCBroadwayDMadhavaram
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Broadway
Explanation
The Broadway bus terminus in Chennai is slated to be closed for redevelopment in the first week of August.
Q6The medical allowance for former legislators in Tamil Nadu has been recently increased. What is the new increased amount?Options
A₹50,000B₹75,000C₹1,00,000D₹1,25,000
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₹1,00,000
Explanation
The medical allowance for former legislators in Tamil Nadu has been increased to ₹1 lakh.
Q7According to the ISRO Chairman, what are India's two ambitious goals for its space program by 2028 and 2035, respectively?Options
ALaunching 100 satellites by 2028 and establishing a lunar colony by 2035BTripling satellite count by 2028 and building its own space station by 2035CSending humans to Mars by 2028 and developing a reusable rocket by 2035DQuadrupling satellite count by 2028 and setting up a space telescope by 2035
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Tripling satellite count by 2028 and building its own space station by 2035
Explanation
The ISRO Chairman announced that India aims to triple its satellite count by 2028 and build its own space station by 2035.
Q8What is the name of India's first manned ocean mission for which ISRO has developed a 'Personnel Sphere' for the MATSYA-6000 submersible?Options
ASagaryaanBNeerayanaCSamudrayaanDJalayan
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Samudrayaan
Explanation
India's first manned ocean mission is named 'Samudrayaan', and ISRO has developed the 'Personnel Sphere' for its MATSYA-6000 submersible.
Q9What is the primary objective of the NISAR mission, a collaboration between ISRO and NASA?Options
ATo study exoplanets and search for extraterrestrial lifeBTo map the Moon's surface in high resolutionCTo observe Earth's changing ecosystems, ice sheets, and natural hazards using radar imagingDTo deploy communication satellites for global internet connectivity
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To observe Earth's changing ecosystems, ice sheets, and natural hazards using radar imaging
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth-observing mission designed to measure changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces, providing data on ecosystems, natural disasters, and climate change.
Q10What is a key focus of India's semiconductor vision that is currently gathering momentum?Options
ADeveloping quantum computing chips exclusivelyBAchieving 3nm chip design and large-scale talent developmentCManufacturing vacuum tubes for vintage electronicsDFocusing solely on chip packaging without design capabilities
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Achieving 3nm chip design and large-scale talent development
Explanation
India's semiconductor vision is gaining momentum with a key focus on 3nm chip design and large-scale talent development initiatives.
Q11Under the 'Startup India' initiative, which of the following mechanisms does the government use to strengthen the startup ecosystem?Options
ADirect government ownership of startupsBProhibition of foreign investment in startupsCFund of Funds, Seed Fund Support, and Credit Guarantee FundDMandating traditional businesses to adopt startup models
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Fund of Funds, Seed Fund Support, and Credit Guarantee Fund
Explanation
The government strengthens the startup ecosystem through measures such as the Fund of Funds, Seed Fund Support, and Credit Guarantee Fund under the Startup India initiative.
Q12Which of the following is NOT among the key aims of India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy?Options
ADemocratize technologyBAddress local challengesCGenerate employmentDLimit AI research to government entities only
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Limit AI research to government entities only
Explanation
India's AI strategy aims to democratize technology, address local challenges, generate employment, and position the nation as a global AI leader, not to limit AI research to government entities.