Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-14
Q1What is the primary objective of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) Scheme?Options
AProviding free education for women.BCash transfer to women.CSubsidized housing for women.DFree bus travel for women.
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Correct answer
Cash transfer to women.
Explanation
The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme is a cash transfer program aimed at providing financial assistance to women in Tamil Nadu.
Q2Which department in Tamil Nadu is exploring the feasibility of turning the Buckingham Canal into a functional waterway?Options
APublic Works Department (PWD)BHighways DepartmentCWater Resources DepartmentDChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
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Correct answer
Water Resources Department
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department is exploring the feasibility of converting the Buckingham Canal into a functional waterway.
Q3What significant achievement was recorded in the Cauvery delta region regarding Kuruvai crop coverage this year?Options
ALowest-ever Kuruvai crop coverage.BHighest-ever Kuruvai crop coverage.CStagnant Kuruvai crop coverage.DIntroduction of a new Kuruvai crop variety.
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Correct answer
Highest-ever Kuruvai crop coverage.
Explanation
The Cauvery delta has recorded the highest-ever Kuruvai crop coverage this year.
Q4According to the ISRO Chief, by which year does India aim to establish its own space station?Options
A2027B2030C2035D2040
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Correct answer
2035
Explanation
ISRO Chief outlined India's plan to establish a Space Station by 2035 and launch the first crewed mission by 2027.
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Q5Under which scheme will residents of registered homes for the mentally ill in Tamil Nadu be enrolled for medical treatment?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai SchemeBChief Minister's Health Insurance SchemeCDr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit SchemeDPrime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana
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Correct answer
Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme
Explanation
Residents of registered homes for the mentally ill will be enrolled under the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme.
Q6The Tamil Nadu Cabinet recently approved several welfare measures for conservancy workers in urban local bodies. Which of the following was NOT approved?Options
AFree breakfastBMedical treatmentCInterest-free loans for housingDOther aid
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Correct answer
Interest-free loans for housing
Explanation
The TN Cabinet approved free breakfast, medical treatment, and other aid for conservancy workers, but interest-free loans for housing were not mentioned as part of these approvals.
Q7India observes which day as 'National Space Day' to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon?Options
AAugust 15BAugust 23CSeptember 5DOctober 2
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Correct answer
August 23
Explanation
August 23 is observed as National Space Day to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.
Q8Who was recently presented with the ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar’ Award by the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AV. NarayananBM. K. StalinCKader MohideenDC.Ve. Shanmugam
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Correct answer
Kader Mohideen
Explanation
Kader Mohideen was presented with the ‘Thagaisal Thamizhar’ Award.
Q9How many patent details were shared with the industry by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) at a recent Tech Transfer meeting?Options
A50B65C77D100
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Correct answer
77
Explanation
TNSCST shared 77 patent details with the industry at the Tech Transfer meeting.
Q10In which city of Tamil Nadu was a new Para sports stadium recently inaugurated?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTiruchi
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Correct answer
Tiruchi
Explanation
A Para sports stadium was opened in Tiruchi.
Q11Which state was a semiconductor project recently shifted to, leading to criticism regarding its initial proposed location in Tamil Nadu?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCGujaratDMaharashtra
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Correct answer
Gujarat
Explanation
The semiconductor project, initially considered for Tamil Nadu, was shifted to Gujarat.
Q12Who among the following received the Abdul Kalam Award recently?Options
AKader MohideenBV. NarayananCR. N. RaviDM. K. Stalin
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Correct answer
V. Narayanan
Explanation
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan received the Abdul Kalam Award.
Q13Which district's mental health establishments were recently asked to register with the Tamil Nadu State Mental Health Authority?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCVirudhunagarDMadurai
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Correct answer
Virudhunagar
Explanation
Mental health establishments in Virudhunagar district were asked to register with the Tamil Nadu State Mental Health Authority.
Q14What is 'SabhaSaar', recently launched by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh in New Delhi?Options
AA new agricultural scheme for farmers.BAn AI-boosted platform for Panchayats.CA national sports initiative.DA health insurance scheme.
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Correct answer
An AI-boosted platform for Panchayats.
Explanation
'SabhaSaar' is an AI-boosted platform for Panchayats, launched by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
Q15India achieved its clean energy target how many years ahead of schedule, as stated by PM Modi on Independence Day?Options
A1 yearB3 yearsC5 yearsD10 years
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Correct answer
5 years
Explanation
PM Modi stated that India achieved its clean energy target 5 years ahead of schedule.