Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-11
Q1What is the primary objective of the 'Thayumanavar Scheme' recently launched in Tamil Nadu?Options
AProviding free education to girl students.BOffering financial assistance to small farmers.CEnsuring door delivery of essential commodities to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.DPromoting skill development among rural youth.
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Correct answer
Ensuring door delivery of essential commodities to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Explanation
The Thayumanavar Scheme, launched across Tamil Nadu, aims to deliver essential commodities like ration products directly to the doorsteps of eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities, ensuring their convenience and access to necessities.
Q2Chennai is planning to launch a Water Metro service, inspired by a similar successful project in which Indian city?Options
AKochiBMumbaiCKolkataDVisakhapatnam
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Kochi
Explanation
Chennai is exploring the possibility of introducing a Water Metro from Kovalam to Napier Bridge, taking inspiration from the successful Water Metro project in Kochi.
Q3The 'Agal Vilakku' scheme, recently introduced by the Tamil Nadu School Education Department, aims to achieve which of the following?Options
AProvide tablets to all government school students.BTeach safe internet practices to girl students.CPromote traditional Tamil art forms in schools.DEstablish smart classrooms in rural areas.
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Correct answer
Teach safe internet practices to girl students.
Explanation
The 'Agal Vilakku' scheme is designed to educate girl students on safe internet practices, helping them navigate the digital world securely.
Q4To replenish groundwater sources across Tamil Nadu, the Water Resources department plans to install which of the following?Options
ADesalination plantsBArtificial recharge shaftsCNew check damsDMicro-irrigation systems
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Artificial recharge shafts
Explanation
The Water Resources department is planning to install artificial recharge shafts to effectively replenish groundwater sources throughout Tamil Nadu.
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Q5What significant change has been announced regarding government job appointments on compassionate grounds in Tamil Nadu?Options
AOnly women are eligible for such appointments.BA single seniority list will be prepared for the entire state.CAppointments will now be based on merit only.DThe scheme has been discontinued for new applicants.
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A single seniority list will be prepared for the entire state.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that a single seniority list will be prepared for all government job appointments made on compassionate grounds across the state.
Q6What is the primary objective of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's upcoming visit to the UK and Germany?Options
ATo promote Tamil culture and tourism.BTo strengthen diplomatic ties with these countries.CTo attract investors to Tamil Nadu.DTo recruit skilled labor for local industries.
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To attract investors to Tamil Nadu.
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's visit to the UK and Germany is primarily aimed at attracting foreign investments to Tamil Nadu, bolstering the state's economic growth.
Q7An AI-based warning system has successfully facilitated safe crossings for elephants across railway tracks near Coimbatore. This initiative primarily aims to mitigate which type of conflict?Options
AHuman-wildlife conflictBClimate change impactCIllegal poachingDHabitat destruction
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Human-wildlife conflict
Explanation
The AI-based warning system near Coimbatore is a key initiative for human-elephant conflict mitigation, specifically to prevent train accidents involving elephants, thus ensuring safety for both humans and wildlife.
Q8The Union Health Ministry recently launched 'SHRESTH – State Health Regulatory Excellence Index'. What is its main purpose?Options
ATo provide financial aid to states for healthcare infrastructure.BTo benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems.CTo rank states based on overall health outcomes.DTo promote traditional medicine systems across states.
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To benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems.
Explanation
The SHRESTH Index is a national initiative launched by the Union Health Ministry to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems through a transparent, data-driven framework.
Q9Which India-led consortium is set to establish India’s first commercial earth observation satellite constellation?Options
ATata Advanced SystemsBHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)CPixxelSpace IndiaDBharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Correct answer
PixxelSpace India
Explanation
PixxelSpace India-led consortium has been selected to establish India's first commercial earth observation satellite constellation, marking a significant step in indigenous space capabilities.
Q10The Indian government is accelerating its ethanol blending program. What is the current target for ethanol blending in petrol, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependency and emissions?Options
A5%B10%C20%D30%
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Correct answer
20%
Explanation
The Indian government has set an ambitious target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol, accelerating efforts to expand production and infrastructure to achieve this goal and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.