Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-17
Q1What is Tamil Nadu's strategic focus in high-tech manufacturing, as indicated by recent preparations?Options
AAutomobile productionBTextile industryCSemiconductor landscapeDPharmaceuticals
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Correct answer
Semiconductor landscape
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is preparing to grab a major share in the semiconductor landscape, indicating a strategic focus on high-tech manufacturing.
Q2Which Indian city's air quality, particularly over the southeast coast, is reportedly worsened by aerosols transported from North India, according to IIT Madras findings?Options
AMumbaiBKolkataCChennaiDVisakhapatnam
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
IIT Madras has found that aerosols transported from North India worsen air quality over Chennai and the southeast coast.
Q3What is India's ambitious target for establishing its own space station and landing an astronaut on the Moon?Options
ASpace station by 2030, moon mission by 2035BSpace station by 2035, moon mission by 2040CSpace station by 2025, moon mission by 2030DSpace station by 2040, moon mission by 2045
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Correct answer
Space station by 2035, moon mission by 2040
Explanation
ISRO chief has announced India's mission to establish a space station by 2035 and land an astronaut on the moon by 2040.
Q4Which Para-Table Tennis athlete created history by winning medals at the ITTF World Para Events in Spokane, USA?Options
ADeepa MalikBManasi JoshiCBhavina PatelDAvani Lekhara
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Correct answer
Bhavina Patel
Explanation
Bhavina Patel, an Assistant Director in ESIC, created history at the ITTF World Para Events in Spokane, USA.
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Q5Which of the following is a new portal launched by the Union Government aimed at boosting employment opportunities across various sectors?Options
APradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana PortalBPradhan Mantri Gramin Rozgar Yojana PortalCPradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana PortalDNational Career Service Portal
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Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Portal
Explanation
The 'Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Portal' has gone live, focusing on enhancing employment opportunities.
Q6The Madras High Court recently questioned the efficiency of which wing of the T.N. police regarding timely resolution of cases?Options
ACyber Crime WingBEconomic Offences WingCNarcotics Control WingDSpecial Task Force
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Correct answer
Economic Offences Wing
Explanation
The Madras High Court asked if the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of T.N. police ever solved a case within a reasonable time, highlighting concerns about its efficiency.
Q7The Sempozhil urban village fest in Chennai is known for blending which of the following aspects?Options
AModern art, street food, and foreign breedsBFolk art, food, and native cattle displaysCClassical music, gourmet food, and exotic petsDDigital art, fusion cuisine, and hybrid crops
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Correct answer
Folk art, food, and native cattle displays
Explanation
Chennai’s urban village fest Sempozhil blends folk art, food, and native cattle displays.
Q8What was the reported increase in revenue for the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)?Options
ATwo-fold increaseBThree-fold increaseCFour-fold increaseDFive-fold increase
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Five-fold increase
Explanation
The T.N. Tourism Development Corporation registered a five-fold increase in revenue.
Q9For which of the following TNPSC exams was the application correction window recently opened?Options
ATNPSC Group 1 ExamBTNPSC Group 2 ExamCTNPSC Group 4 ExamDTNPSC VAO Exam
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Correct answer
TNPSC Group 2 Exam
Explanation
The application correction window for TNPSC Group 2 Exam 2025 recently opened on August 18.
Q10What is the primary purpose of the inter-State border coordination meeting between Kerala and Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo discuss tourism promotionBTo resolve water sharing disputesCTo enhance security and resolve border issuesDTo collaborate on economic projects
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Correct answer
To enhance security and resolve border issues
Explanation
Kerala and Tamil Nadu held an inter-State border coordination meeting to discuss issues related to security and cooperation along the border.