Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-07
Q1The Central government has released over ₹8,000 crore for which phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project?Options
APhase IBPhase I extensionCPhase IIDPhase III
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Correct answer
Phase II
Explanation
The Central government has released over ₹8,000 crore for the Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project.
Q2How many new Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals are planned to be set up in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATwoBThreeCFourDFive
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Four
Explanation
ESIC is setting up four more hospitals in Tamil Nadu.
Q3In which district was a canal rejuvenated and opened by Minister Duraimurugan to prevent flooding and improve irrigation?Options
AMaduraiBTirunelveliCThanjavurDCoimbatore
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Correct answer
Tirunelveli
Explanation
Minister Duraimurugan opened a rejuvenated canal in Tirunelveli district.
Q4The SLBC (Sathyamangalam Lower Bhavani Canal) tunnel excavation work in Tamil Nadu is part of which major irrigation project?Options
ACauvery Delta ProjectBLower Bhavani ProjectCAmaravathi River ProjectDVaigai Dam Project
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Lower Bhavani Project
Explanation
The SLBC tunnel excavation is linked to the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) main canal.
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Q5Which ISRO satellite's images were crucial in revealing clues about the Uttarkashi flash floods and aiding rescue operations?Options
ARohiniBKalpana-1CCartosatDINSAT
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Cartosat
Explanation
ISRO's Cartosat satellite images helped reveal clues and aid rescue operations during the Uttarkashi flash floods.
Q6The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a targeted subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) consumers for which financial year?Options
A2024-25B2025-26C2026-27D2027-28
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2025-26
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the continuation of Targeted Subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers for 2025-26.
Q7The MERITE Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet, focuses on improvement in which sector?Options
AAgricultural ResearchBMedical EducationCTechnical EducationDEnvironmental Conservation
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Correct answer
Technical Education
Explanation
MERITE stands for Multidisciplinary Education and Research improvement in Technical Education.
Q8The construction of the 4-lane Marakkanam – Puducherry (NH-332A) highway in Tamil Nadu has been approved under which mode of development?Options
ABuild-Operate-Transfer (BOT)BEngineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC)CHybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)DPublic-Private Partnership (PPP)
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Correct answer
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)
Explanation
The construction of the 4-lane Marakkanam – Puducherry (NH-332A) highway is approved on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Q9What kind of dedicated desk is planned to be set up in Tamil Nadu to attract investments and boost the state's economy?Options
AStartup Incubation CentreBGlobal Capability Centres (GCCs) deskCAgricultural Export Facilitation CentreDWomen Entrepreneurship Desk
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Correct answer
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) desk
Explanation
A dedicated desk for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) is to be set up in Tamil Nadu.
Q10The M.S. Swaminathan Global Award, recently launched by India, aims to recognize contributions in which fields?Options
AClimate Change Adaptation and MitigationBFood Security and PeaceCBiotechnology and Genetic EngineeringDSustainable Urban Development
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Correct answer
Food Security and Peace
Explanation
The M.S. Swaminathan Global Award for Food Security and Peace was launched by India.