Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-15
Q1Tamil Nadu’s "Doorstep Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) model" was recently adopted by an NGO in which city's slums?Options
AChennaiBHyderabadCBengaluruDMumbai
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Hyderabad
Explanation
A Hyderabad-based NGO recently adopted Tamil Nadu’s doorstep NCD model for implementation in slums, recognizing its effectiveness.
Q2Who was honored with the prestigious 'Thagaisal Thamizhar' Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu during Independence Day celebrations?Options
AS. SomanathBV. NarayananCKader MohideenDM. K. Stalin
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Kader Mohideen
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Kader Mohideen, a prominent educationist and social worker, received the 'Thagaisal Thamizhar' Award. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath received the Dr. Abdul Kalam Award.
Q3For the first time in Tamil Nadu, the Goondas Act has been invoked against which category of offenders?Options
ADrug traffickersBEconomic offendersCSand smugglersDChain snatchers
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Economic offenders
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The Goondas Act was invoked for the first time in Tamil Nadu against economic offenders, marking a significant step in tackling such crimes.
Q4India aims to establish its own space station and launch its first crewed Gaganyaan mission by which respective years?Options
ASpace Station by 2030, Gaganyaan by 2025BSpace Station by 2035, Gaganyaan by 2027CSpace Station by 2040, Gaganyaan by 2030DSpace Station by 2028, Gaganyaan by 2026
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Space Station by 2035, Gaganyaan by 2027
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ISRO Chief has outlined India's big plans, including establishing a Space Station by 2035 and launching the first crewed Gaganyaan mission by 2027.
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Q5Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urged the Union government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on which particular item to 5% to support the state's textile industry?Options
ACotton yarnBSilk fabricsCReadymade garmentsDMan-made fibres (MMF)
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Man-made fibres (MMF)
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin, along with powerloom associations, requested the PM to fix the GST on man-made fibres (MMF) at 5% to alleviate the impact of high tariffs and support the textile industry.
Q6The recently deployed NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is notable for unfurling what unique feature in orbit?Options
AThe largest solar panel everBThe largest space telescope everCThe largest radar antenna reflector everDThe largest satellite communication dish ever
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The largest radar antenna reflector ever
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The NISAR satellite successfully deployed its giant radar antenna reflector, which is the largest ever deployed by NASA, advancing Earth observation capabilities.
Q7Which institution recently signed an MoU to promote small farm mechanisation in Tamil Nadu, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency?Options
AIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)BTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)CNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)DInstitute of Horticultural Research (IHR)
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) signed an MoU to promote small farm mechanisation, indicating efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the state.
Q8During his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the nation's efforts towards self-reliance and announced that India would soon introduce Made-in-India semiconductor chips and also emphasized self-reliance in which other crucial sector?Options
AAutomotive manufacturingBRenewable energy equipmentCDefence productionDFertilizers
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Fertilizers
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PM Modi called for self-reliance in the fertilizers sector from the Red Fort, in addition to announcing Made-in-India semiconductor chips.
Q9A homeless Tamil woman recently received land under which type of scheme, aiming to provide basic amenities and upliftment?Options
AHousing for All SchemeBPoverty Eradication SchemeCUrban Renewal SchemeDRural Development Scheme
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Poverty Eradication Scheme
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A homeless Tamil woman was allotted land under a poverty eradication scheme in Tamil Nadu, highlighting state efforts for social welfare.
Q10Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his Independence Day speech that India has achieved its clean energy target how many years ahead of schedule?Options
A10 yearsB7 yearsC5 yearsD3 years
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5 years
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PM Modi stated that India achieved its clean energy target 5 years ahead of schedule, showcasing the country's commitment to sustainable development.
Q11On Independence Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the only solution to retrieve states' powers from the Union government lies in what?Options
AForming a new national allianceBConstitutional measuresCInternational interventionDState-wide protests
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Constitutional measures
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CM M.K. Stalin asserted that constitutional measures are the only solution to retrieve states' powers, reflecting his stance on state autonomy.
Q12An ISRO-backed space laboratory was recently inaugurated in Mechukha to inspire future scientists. Mechukha is located in which Indian state?Options
ALadakhBSikkimCArunachal PradeshDHimachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh
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An ISRO Space Laboratory was inaugurated in Mechukha, Arunachal Pradesh, as part of efforts to inspire future generations in science and technology.