Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-27
Q1During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the installation of statues of which two Chola kings at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?Options
ARajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola IBKarikala Chola and KochadaiyanCKulothunga Chola I and Vikrama CholaDVijayalaya Chola and Aditya Chola I
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Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I
Explanation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, announced that statues of Chola kings Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I will be installed there to honor their legacy.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently urged the Union government to release funds for which major education scheme, including specific funds for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?Options
ASarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)BRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)CSamagra Shiksha AbhiyanDMid-Day Meal Scheme
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Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Explanation
Tamil Nadu minister met Dharmendra Pradhan and CM Stalin pressed PM Modi for funds under Samagra Shiksha, which is an overarching program incorporating schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
Q3Which civic body in Tamil Nadu recently announced its plan to fully take over road restoration works to address complaints about poor repairs by other agencies?Options
AGreater Chennai CorporationBCoimbatore City Municipal CorporationCMadurai CorporationDTiruchirappalli City Corporation
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Greater Chennai Corporation
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation plans to fully take over road restoration works after receiving numerous complaints about the quality of repairs conducted by other agencies.
Q4The Bhavanisagar Dam, which recently reached its full reservoir level leading to the release of surplus water and flood warnings in Erode, is located on which river?Options
ACauvery RiverBBhavani RiverCMoyar RiverDAmaravathi River
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Bhavani River
Explanation
The Bhavanisagar Dam is constructed across the Bhavani River, which is a major tributary of the Cauvery River. Its full reservoir level triggered the release of surplus water.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently affirmed that public temples cannot block access to any person or group based on which discriminatory practice?Options
AGenderBReligionCCasteDEconomic Status
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Caste
Explanation
The Madras High Court explicitly stated that "No person or group can block access to public temples based on caste," reinforcing equality in access to places of worship.
Q6The joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation satellite, NISAR, is set to be launched on July 30, 2025. From which Indian spaceport will it be launched, and using which launch vehicle?Options
AThumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS), PSLVBSatish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), GSLV-F16CVikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), LVM3DDr. Abdul Kalam Island, SSLV
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Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), GSLV-F16
Explanation
The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota using the GSLV-F16 launch vehicle.
Q7What is the primary objective of the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a joint mission between India and the US?Options
ATo study solar flares and space weatherBTo map Earth's surface for disaster tracking and climate change monitoringCTo establish communication links for deep space missionsDTo explore exoplanets and distant galaxies
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To map Earth's surface for disaster tracking and climate change monitoring
Explanation
NISAR is designed to observe and map nearly the entire land and ice surfaces of Earth every 12 days, providing data for understanding ecosystem disturbances, ice-sheet collapse, and natural hazards.
Q8The Union Government recently announced the extension of the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission till which year?Options
A2026B2027C2028D2030
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2028
Explanation
The Jal Jeevan Mission, aimed at providing tap water connections to all rural households, has been extended till 2028.
Q9Which Indian state recently approved a comprehensive action plan for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance?Options
AMaharashtraBKarnatakaCGujaratDTamil Nadu
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Gujarat
Explanation
Gujarat has approved an action plan for Artificial Intelligence implementation in governance, marking a significant step towards modernizing its administrative processes.
Q10India aims to build its space industry to what valuation by the year 2033, as highlighted by recent reports and statements?Options
A$10 BillionB$25 BillionC$44 BillionD$100 Billion
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$44 Billion
Explanation
India plans to build a $44 Billion space industry by 2033, leveraging the growth of over 200 startups in the sector and initiatives by ISRO and IN-SPACe.