Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-06
Q1What is the approximate amount released by the Central government for the Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II project?Options
A₹3,000 croreBOver ₹8,000 croreC₹12,000 croreD₹15,000 crore
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Correct answer
Over ₹8,000 crore
Explanation
The Central government has released over ₹8,000 crore for Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II project. A separate article mentions ₹3,000 crore released in the current financial year as part of this larger project.
Q2The 'Thayumanavar Scheme', recently in news for its upcoming launch, is related to which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDKarnataka
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The 'Thayumanavar Scheme' is a welfare program specific to Tamil Nadu, scheduled to be launched on August 12.
Q3In a significant legal development, Tamil Nadu recently became the first state to detain an economic offender under which specific act?Options
APrevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)BGoondas ActCForeign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)DEssential Commodities Act
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Goondas Act
Explanation
For the first time in Tamil Nadu, an economic offender was detained under the Goondas Act, marking a notable legal precedent.
Q4Which judicial body recently overturned the Madras High Court's order that banned the use of the Chief Minister's name and photos in Tamil Nadu government welfare schemes?Options
AHigh Court of KarnatakaBHigh Court of KeralaCSupreme Court of IndiaDHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh
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Supreme Court of India
Explanation
The Supreme Court of India overturned the Madras High Court's order, allowing the use of the Chief Minister's name and photos in Tamil Nadu government welfare schemes.
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Q5Tidel Neo Park, an IT infrastructure project, is slated to open in August in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBSalemCMaduraiDTiruppur
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Tiruppur
Explanation
Tidel Neo Park is an IT infrastructure project scheduled to open in Tiruppur in August, aiming to boost IT development in the region.
Q6The Madras High Court recently questioned the Tamil Nadu government regarding its ability to fulfill obligations under which educational act without central funds?Options
ANational Education Policy (NEP)BRight to Education (RTE) ActCSarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)DSamagra Shiksha Scheme
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Right to Education (RTE) Act
Explanation
The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government on its ability to fulfill its Right to Education (RTE) obligations without solely relying on central funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
Q7The ISRO's 'HOPE Mission', which aims to simulate astronaut life for future space missions like Gaganyaan, is being conducted in which region of India?Options
AAndaman and Nicobar IslandsBLadakhCThar DesertDWestern Ghats
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Ladakh
Explanation
ISRO's HOPE Mission is simulating space habitat in Ladakh to prepare astronauts for future missions like Gaganyaan and moon landing.
Q8What is 'Kartavya Bhavan', recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Central Vista?Options
AA new Parliament LibraryBA cultural exhibition centreCA new hub for various MinistriesDA memorial for freedom fighters
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A new hub for various Ministries
Explanation
Kartavya Bhavan is a newly inaugurated hub for various Ministries at Central Vista, aiming for agile, green governance and significant cost savings in rent.
Q9The Indian government has recently launched a scheme to provide cashless treatment for which specific group of individuals?Options
APatients suffering from chronic diseasesBSenior citizens requiring medical assistanceCRoad accident victimsDPregnant women in rural areas
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Road accident victims
Explanation
The government has introduced cashless treatment specifically for road accident victims.
Q10What is the primary objective of the National Commission for Women's (NCW) 'Yashoda AI' Literacy Program?Options
ATo provide financial assistance to women entrepreneursBTo train women in rural and semi-urban areas in AI literacyCTo promote women's participation in sportsDTo offer legal aid to victims of domestic violence
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To train women in rural and semi-urban areas in AI literacy
Explanation
The 'Yashoda AI' Literacy Program by NCW aims to train women from rural and semi-urban areas in AI literacy, with around 2500 women already trained since May 2025.
Q11As part of its Chandrayaan-4 mission, ISRO is developing a new facility for what purpose?Options
ATo manufacture advanced rocket enginesBTo house future lunar rover prototypesCTo store Moon rocks and soil samplesDTo conduct experiments on lunar dust synthesis
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To store Moon rocks and soil samples
Explanation
ISRO is developing a new facility specifically for storing Moon rocks and soil samples collected during the Chandrayaan-4 mission.
Q12The Indian government has implemented policy reforms, including 100% FDI, to boost the use of which energy source?Options
ACoalBCrude OilCLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG)DBiofuels
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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Explanation
The government is boosting the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through policy reforms, including allowing 100% FDI in the sector.