Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-08
Q1Which class's board examination has been abolished in Tamil Nadu as part of the State Education Policy (SEP)?Options
AClass 9BClass 10CClass 11DClass 12
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Correct answer
Class 11
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu State Education Policy (SEP) has abolished the board examination for Class 11 students from this academic year.
Q2How many new Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals are planned to be set up in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATwoBThreeCFourDFive
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Correct answer
Four
Explanation
ESIC is set to establish four new hospitals in Tamil Nadu to enhance healthcare facilities for insured workers.
Q3The Union Cabinet recently approved the construction of a 4-lane national highway connecting Marakkanam in Tamil Nadu with Puducherry. What is the National Highway (NH) number for this project?Options
ANH-32BNH-45CNH-332ADNH-66
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Correct answer
NH-332A
Explanation
The 4-lane Marakkanam – Puducherry national highway (NH-332A) project was approved by the Cabinet with an outlay of Rs. 2157 crore on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
Q4Recently, a doctor in Salem, Tamil Nadu, successfully performed a telesurgery on a patient located in which other major city of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCChennaiDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
A doctor in Salem successfully performed a telesurgery on a patient located in Chennai, demonstrating advancements in remote healthcare.
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Q5In which district of Tamil Nadu was an 'untouchability wall' recently demolished by revenue officials and police intervention?Options
AVillupuramBKarurCCuddaloreDPerambalur
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Karur
Explanation
An 'untouchability wall' in Karur district was recently torn down following the intervention of Tamil Nadu revenue officials and police, addressing a significant social justice issue.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved the Multidisciplinary Education and Research improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme. What is the primary objective of this scheme?Options
ATo promote traditional arts and craftsBTo strengthen technical institutes and improve education qualityCTo provide financial aid for primary educationDTo establish new medical colleges
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Correct answer
To strengthen technical institutes and improve education quality
Explanation
The MERITE Scheme, with an outlay of Rs. 4200 crore, aims to strengthen technical institutes and improve the quality of education and research in technical fields across India.
Q7Which private aerospace company, in collaboration with ISRO, successfully tested India's largest private rocket stage named KALAM 1200?Options
AAgnikul CosmosBBellatrix AerospaceCSkyroot AerospaceDDhruva Space
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Correct answer
Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation
Skyroot Aerospace successfully tested India's largest private rocket stage, KALAM 1200, marking a significant ISRO-private partnership in space technology.
Q8Which ISRO satellite's images provided crucial insights and helped in disaster relief operations for the recent flash floods in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand?Options
ARISATBCartosatCOceansatDINSAT
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Correct answer
Cartosat
Explanation
ISRO's Cartosat satellite images were instrumental in providing 'before and after' insights and aiding rescue operations during the Uttarkashi flash floods.
Q9The Union Cabinet recently approved the continuation of targeted subsidy for beneficiaries of which scheme for domestic LPG for the fiscal year 2025-26, with an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore?Options
APradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan YojanaBPradhan Mantri Ujjwala YojanaCPradhan Mantri Awas YojanaDPradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
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Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the continuation of targeted subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers for 2025-26, ensuring access to clean cooking fuel.
Q10India's first-of-its-kind State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell BioBank and Laboratory was recently inaugurated at which institution and city?Options
AIndian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), BareillyBNational Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), HyderabadCNational Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), KarnalDCentral Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Avikanagar
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Correct answer
National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad
Explanation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell BioBank and Laboratory at NIAB, Hyderabad, enhancing research in animal health.