Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-16
Q1The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) recently signed an MoU to promote which specific area in the State?Options
AOrganic farming practicesBSmall farm mechanisationCHorticultural crop developmentDDrought-resistant crop research
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Correct answer
Small farm mechanisation
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) signed an MoU to promote small farm mechanisation in Tamil Nadu, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency.
Q2According to recent Union government data, in which Union government scheme is Tamil Nadu lagging, achieving less than half of its target registrations?Options
APM-KISAN schemeBAyushman Bharat schemeCe-Shram registrationsDJal Jeevan Mission
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Correct answer
e-Shram registrations
Explanation
Union government data revealed that Tamil Nadu is lagging in e-Shram registrations, achieving less than half of its target, which impacts unorganised sector workers.
Q3What is a significant recent development regarding the Goondas Act in Tamil Nadu, marking a first for the state?Options
AIt has been repealed for minor offenses.BIt was invoked on economic offenders for the first time.CIts scope has been limited to violent crimes only.DNew provisions have been added to include environmental crimes.
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Correct answer
It was invoked on economic offenders for the first time.
Explanation
For the first time in Tamil Nadu, the Goondas Act has been invoked against economic offenders, expanding its application beyond traditional violent crimes.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take relief measures regarding the impact of US tariffs on which industry?Options
AAutomobile industryBTextile industry, particularly man-made fibresCIT and software servicesDFisheries and marine products
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Textile industry, particularly man-made fibres
Explanation
CM Stalin wrote to PM Modi expressing concern over the impact of US tariffs on the textile industry, specifically man-made fibres, and sought a reduction in GST for these products to 5%.
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Q5Which Tamil Nadu State Corporation recently registered a five-fold increase in revenue?Options
ATamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB)BTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)CTamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)DTamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC)
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) reported a five-fold increase in its revenue, indicating growth in the state's tourism sector.
Q6A Hyderabad-based NGO is adopting Tamil Nadu's 'doorstep NCD model' in slums. What does 'NCD' stand for in this context?Options
ANutrient Consumption DisorderBNon-Communicable DiseasesCNational Census DataDNew Community Development
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Correct answer
Non-Communicable Diseases
Explanation
The 'doorstep NCD model' refers to an initiative by Tamil Nadu for managing Non-Communicable Diseases, which is being adopted by an NGO in Hyderabad to improve health outcomes in urban slums.
Q7What is the primary objective of the 'VETRI Palligal' initiative recently sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government with ₹54 crore?Options
ATo provide vocational training for school dropouts.BTo improve basic infrastructure in government schools.CTo prepare government school students for competitive exams like JEE and NEET.DTo establish new residential schools for gifted students.
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Correct answer
To prepare government school students for competitive exams like JEE and NEET.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned ₹54 crore for 'VETRI Palligal' to provide coaching and prepare government school students for competitive examinations such as JEE and NEET, facilitating their entry into higher education.
Q8Which former Coimbatore MP and current Maharashtra Governor has recently been named as the NDA's Vice-Presidential pick?Options
AL. MuruganBK. AnnamalaiCC.P. RadhakrishnanDP. Chidambaram
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Correct answer
C.P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation
C.P. Radhakrishnan, who served as a former MP from Coimbatore and is currently the Governor of Maharashtra, has been chosen as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
Q9What is India's target year for establishing its own space station?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2050
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2035
Explanation
ISRO Chief S. Somanath has outlined India's roadmap, stating the mission is to have a space station by 2035 and put a man on the moon by 2040.
Q10The NISAR satellite, which recently deployed its antenna in orbit, is a collaborative mission between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and ESA (European Space Agency)BNASA and Roscosmos (Russian Space Agency)CISRO and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)DNASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
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Correct answer
NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission between the US space agency NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Q11In which state did ISRO recently support the establishment of a space lab in a school, inaugurated by a state minister?Options
AAssamBArunachal PradeshCManipurDMeghalaya
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Correct answer
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh's remote Mechuka region received an ISRO-backed space lab, which was inaugurated at a school by a state minister, promoting space education.
Q12The Union government's 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme aims to empower which section of the population?Options
AFarmersBStudentsCWomenDSenior citizens
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Women
Explanation
The 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, a Union Government initiative, is focused on empowering women by increasing their income and financial independence.