Daily Current Affairs - 2025-07-31
Q1Which entity has received in-principle approval from the Railway Board for the takeover of Chennai's Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)?Options
ASouthern RailwayBChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)CTamil Nadu State Transport CorporationDMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)
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Correct answer
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Explanation
The Railway Board has granted in-principle approval for the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to take over the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in Chennai. This move aims to integrate the two urban rail networks.
Q2Tamil Nadu recently launched the 'School of Semiconductor' initiative. What is its primary objective?Options
ATo establish new semiconductor manufacturing units in the state.BTo provide vocational training for automobile mechanics.CTo build a skilled future workforce for the semiconductor industry in the country.DTo promote agricultural research in semiconductor technology.
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Correct answer
To build a skilled future workforce for the semiconductor industry in the country.
Explanation
The 'School of Semiconductor' initiative launched by Tamil Nadu aims to develop a skilled workforce for the burgeoning semiconductor industry, catering to the country's future demands.
Q3Where was the foundation for the new Mini TIDEL Park recently unveiled by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCTiruvannamalaiDSalem
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Correct answer
Tiruvannamalai
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently unveiled the foundation stone for a Mini TIDEL Park in Tiruvannamalai, signaling further industrial development in the region.
Q4Which port has become the first Indian port to produce green hydrogen and surpass 1 MW of solar power generation?Options
AChennai PortBKandla PortCVOC Port (Thoothukudi)DKochi Port
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Correct answer
VOC Port (Thoothukudi)
Explanation
The VOC Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, has achieved the distinction of being the first Indian port to produce green hydrogen and exceed 1 MW of solar power generation.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently issued a directive regarding the naming of state government schemes. What was the essence of this ruling?Options
ASchemes must be named only after national leaders.BSchemes cannot be named after living personalities.CSchemes must include the Chief Minister's name.DSchemes can only use traditional Tamil names.
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Correct answer
Schemes cannot be named after living personalities.
Explanation
The Madras High Court has restrained the Tamil Nadu government from naming new schemes after living personalities, a ruling that came in the context of schemes like ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ and ‘Nalam Kaakum Stalin’.
Q6Researchers at IIT-Madras have developed an innovative packaging material using what primary resource?Options
APetrochemicalsBAgricultural wasteCMarine algaeDRecycled plastics
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Correct answer
Agricultural waste
Explanation
Researchers at IIT-Madras have successfully developed an eco-friendly packaging material derived from agricultural waste, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional packaging.
Q7What is the primary objective of the special panel that the Tamil Nadu government plans to form?Options
ATo boost agricultural exports from the state.BTo simplify the process of obtaining trade and business licences.CTo oversee the construction of new industrial parks.DTo regulate online businesses in Tamil Nadu.
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Correct answer
To simplify the process of obtaining trade and business licences.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is set to form a special panel with the aim of simplifying the procedures for obtaining trade and business licences, thereby improving the ease of doing business in the state.
Q8The recently launched NISAR satellite is a joint Earth observation mission between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and ESABNASA and RoscosmosCISRO and NASADCNSA and JAXA
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Correct answer
ISRO and NASA
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Earth observation.
Q9What is the total approved outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26), including the recent additional outlay?Options
A₹1,920 croreB₹4,600 croreC₹6,520 croreD₹8,440 crore
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Correct answer
₹6,520 crore
Explanation
The Cabinet recently approved an additional outlay of ₹1,920 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), bringing the total approved outlay for the scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26) to ₹6,520 crore.
Q10According to the ISRO chief, what percentage of the global commercial satellite launch market does India aim to achieve?Options
A2-3%B5-7%C8-10%D12-15%
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Correct answer
8-10%
Explanation
The ISRO chief has stated that India is targeting an 8 to 10 percent share in the global commercial satellite launch market, indicating a push for greater private sector involvement.
Q11The Indian government is committed to sovereign tech development and boosting private sector research and innovation. What is the recently approved fund for this purpose?Options
A₹50,000 croreB₹75,000 croreC₹1 Lakh CroreD₹1.5 Lakh Crore
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Correct answer
₹1 Lakh Crore
Explanation
Dr. Jitendra Singh reiterated the government's commitment to sovereign tech development, highlighting the ₹1 Lakh Crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund approved to boost private sector research and innovation. This fund is managed under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
Q12Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu are seeking the restoration of the original production order for dhotis and sarees under a government scheme. What was the approximate original quantity they are demanding?Options
A50 lakh pairsB1 crore pairsC1.77 crore pairsD2.5 crore pairs
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Correct answer
1.77 crore pairs
Explanation
Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu are demanding that the original production order of 1.77 crore pairs of dhotis and sarees under a government scheme be restored, which is crucial for their livelihood.
Q13The Tamil Nadu government has put on hold the merger of which type of state-owned entities?Options
APublic Sector BanksBCooperative SocietiesCNon-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)DState Transport Undertakings
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Correct answer
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
Explanation
The merger of two state government-owned non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in Tamil Nadu has been put on hold, according to recent reports.