Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-13
Q1What is the name of the new system launched by the Tamil Nadu government to manage forest and wildlife crimes?Options
AVETRIBHAWKCKAVALDARUVI
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HAWK
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has launched 'HAWK', a new system designed for effective management of forest and wildlife crimes.
Q2Which vulnerable group has recently been included under Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)?Options
AMigrant workersBMentally ill residents in registered homesCTransgender individualsDSingle mothers
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Mentally ill residents in registered homes
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that residents of registered homes for the mentally ill will be enrolled under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
Q3The Tamil Nadu IT Minister recently accused the Union Government of bias regarding the allocation of which major industrial project, citing its shift from Tamil Nadu to other states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat?Options
AElectric Vehicle Manufacturing HubBSemiconductor Fabrication UnitCRenewable Energy ParkDAerospace and Defence Corridor
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Semiconductor Fabrication Unit
Explanation
Tamil Nadu IT Minister Sridhar Babu and other leaders have accused the Centre of bias in allocating semiconductor projects, which were reportedly shifted from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
Q4What significant milestone did India recently achieve in its efforts towards self-reliance in clean energy, particularly under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme?Options
A100 GW Wind Energy ProductionB100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing CapacityC100 GW Hydroelectric Power GenerationD100 GW Biomass Energy Conversion
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100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity
Explanation
India has achieved a historic milestone of 100 GW Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), bolstering its self-reliance in clean energy.
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Q5Amidst protests by conservancy workers in urban local bodies, what new welfare measure was recently approved by the Tamil Nadu Cabinet for them?Options
ADirect employment in governmentBFree breakfast, medical treatment, and other aidCGuaranteed minimum wage hikeDHousing subsidies in urban areas
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Free breakfast, medical treatment, and other aid
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has approved new welfare measures for conservancy workers in urban local bodies, including free breakfast, medical treatment, and other aid.
Q6In the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, which crop achieved its highest-ever coverage this year, indicating a significant agricultural milestone?Options
ASambaBThaladiCKuruvaiDNavarai
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Kuruvai
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The Cauvery delta region has recorded its highest-ever Kuruvai crop coverage this year, showcasing strong agricultural performance.
Q7Which former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was involved in a historical controversy for reportedly insisting on the retention of the term 'Pappathi' in the Tamil Nadu Assembly records, despite its casteist connotations?Options
AM. KarunanidhiBJ. JayalalithaaCK. KamarajDC.N. Annadurai
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J. Jayalalithaa
Explanation
J. Jayalalithaa, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was associated with a controversy for insisting on the retention of the term 'Pappathi' in the Tamil Nadu Assembly records.
Q8ISRO is set to launch the first uncrewed mission for its Gaganyaan program. When is this mission, known as TV-D2, planned to be launched?Options
ASeptember 2025BOctober 2025CNovember 2025DDecember 2025
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December 2025
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ISRO is scheduled to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, TV-D2, in December 2025 as a precursor to its human spaceflight program.