Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-04
Q1What is the significance of the VinFast electric vehicle manufacturing plant recently inaugurated in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu?Options
AIndia's first EV manufacturing plant by a foreign company.BAsia's largest battery production facility for EVs.CWorld's most advanced autonomous vehicle research center.DThe only EV assembly plant in South India.
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India's first EV manufacturing plant by a foreign company.
Explanation
The VinFast electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is noted as India's first EV manufacturing plant by a foreign company, marking a significant investment in the state.
Q2According to the second synchronised survey, what is the recorded population of Nilgiri Tahrs in Tamil Nadu?Options
A1,303B2,500C836D5,230
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1,303
Explanation
The second synchronised survey recorded 1,303 Nilgiri Tahrs in Tamil Nadu, an increase from previous counts, indicating conservation efforts are yielding results.
Q3The 'Agnishodh' Research Cell, recently inaugurated at IIT Madras by the Chief of Army Staff, aims to boost self-reliance in which sector?Options
ASpace TechnologyBRenewable EnergyCDefence TechnologyDArtificial Intelligence
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Defence Technology
Explanation
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated the 'Agnishodh' Research Cell at IIT Madras with the objective of boosting self-reliance in defence technology.
Q4The Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to the Madras High Court's ban regarding the use of names and photos of living persons and former Chief Ministers in which context?Options
APolitical campaign advertisementsBGovernment scheme advertisementsCPublic awareness campaigns by NGOsDEducational institution promotions
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Government scheme advertisements
Explanation
The Madras High Court had banned the use of names and photos of living persons and former Chief Ministers in advertisements for government schemes. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to this ban.
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Q5What is the name of the programme under which certificates were recently distributed by the Deputy Chief Minister, focusing on environmental initiatives and youth empowerment in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThozhi Fellowship ProgrammeBGreen Tamil Nadu MissionCCM’s Green Fellowship ProgrammeDVanathukkul Vazhi
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CM’s Green Fellowship Programme
Explanation
The Deputy Chief Minister recently distributed certificates under the CM’s Green Fellowship Programme, which aims to empower youth and promote environmental initiatives in Tamil Nadu.
Q6NISAR, a joint radar satellite for Earth observation, is a collaborative mission between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and ESA (European Space Agency)BNASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)CISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)DRoscosmos (Russia) and CNSA (China National Space Administration)
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ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth-observing mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Q7What is the primary purpose of the coal linkage recommended for the Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project?Options
ATo reduce environmental pollution by using cleaner coal.BTo ensure a steady and sufficient fuel supply for increased power generation capacity.CTo attract foreign investment in the energy sector.DTo develop new mining techniques for coal extraction.
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To ensure a steady and sufficient fuel supply for increased power generation capacity.
Explanation
The coal linkage is recommended to ensure a guaranteed supply of coal, which is crucial for the efficient and continuous operation of the expanded Ennore Thermal Power Station and its increased power generation capacity.
Q8The increase in GST on rent for 'Thozhi' hostels has caused distress to inmates. These hostels are primarily known to cater to which group in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASenior citizens requiring careBIndustrial workers from other statesCWorking women seeking affordable accommodationDCollege students from rural areas
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Working women seeking affordable accommodation
Explanation
While the article mentions 'inmates,' 'Thozhi' hostels are widely recognized in Tamil Nadu as government-supported or subsidized accommodations specifically for working women, offering them safe and affordable living options.
Q9The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) has been launched to track the progress of States/UTs in which specific area?Options
ARenewable energy adoptionBDigital literacy ratesCElectric Vehicle (EV) transitionDUrban public transport efficiency
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Electric Vehicle (EV) transition
Explanation
The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) is a pioneering initiative to monitor and evaluate the progress of various States and Union Territories in their transition towards electric mobility.
Q10Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is offering training programmes primarily to help export-minded farmers with which type of farming?Options
AHydroponic farmingBPrecision farmingCOrganic farmingDConventional farming
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Organic farming
Explanation
TNAU's training programmes are specifically designed for export-minded farmers to equip them with the knowledge and skills required for organic farming practices, thereby opening opportunities for global markets.