Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-23
Q1The Chief Minister's Free Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu is set to expand to cover how many students?Options
A10.59 lakhB15.59 lakhC20.59 lakhD25.59 lakh
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20.59 lakh
Explanation
The Chief Minister's Free Breakfast Scheme is to be expanded to benefit 20.59 lakh students across Tamil Nadu.
Q2What is the primary objective of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme launched in Tamil Nadu?Options
AProviding financial aid for educationBPromoting women entrepreneurshipCCrediting care work by women heads of familiesDOffering healthcare benefits to women
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Crediting care work by women heads of families
Explanation
The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme aims to credit the care work performed by women heads of families.
Q3Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged other states to form a panel to study which of the following?Options
AInterstate river water disputesBCentre-state fiscal devolution and autonomyCCoastal area development strategiesDAgricultural trade policies
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Centre-state fiscal devolution and autonomy
Explanation
CM Stalin urged states to form a panel on Centre-state ties, fiscal devolution, and state autonomy, alleging unfair tax distribution by the Union government.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government has recently identified a site for a proposed new airport in which city/region?Options
AHosurBThoothukudiCCuddaloreDSalem
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Hosur
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has identified a site for the proposed Hosur airport.
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Q5How many services is the Greater Chennai Corporation set to offer under its WhatsApp governance initiative?Options
A16B24C32D40
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32
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation will provide 32 services under its WhatsApp governance initiative.
Q6On which date is 'National Space Day' celebrated in India, commemorating the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission?Options
AAugust 15BAugust 23CSeptember 5DOctober 2
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August 23
Explanation
National Space Day is celebrated on August 23rd in India, marking the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.
Q7What is the target year for the establishment of India's indigenous space station, the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' (BAS)?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2045
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2035
Explanation
ISRO aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035.
Q8According to ISRO's roadmap, by which year does India aim to land humans on the Moon?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2045
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2040
Explanation
ISRO chief has unveiled India’s space roadmap, which includes landing humans on the Moon by 2040.
Q9Under the 'fund of funds for startups' scheme, how much capital has the Union government injected into the Indian space sector to support startups?Options
ARs 150 croreBRs 211 croreCRs 250 croreDRs 300 crore
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Rs 211 crore
Explanation
The Union government has injected Rs 211 crore into the Indian space sector under the 'fund of funds for startups' scheme.
Q10What is the name of the humanoid robot developed by ISRO that will be part of the first uncrewed Gaganyaan G1 mission?Options
APragyanBVyommitraCDishaDMitra
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Vyommitra
Explanation
Vyommitra is the humanoid robot developed by ISRO, set to be part of the first uncrewed Gaganyaan G1 mission in December.
Q11The Union government's 'NAKSHA' project, recently launched in Puducherry, is related to what?Options
ANational Agricultural Knowledge Sharing HubBUrban Land SurveyCNational Coastal Zone Management PlanDDigital Healthcare Records
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Urban Land Survey
Explanation
The Union government’s ‘NAKSHA’ project is an initiative for urban land survey, launched in Puducherry.
Q12The Tamil Nadu government has recently sought the withdrawal of environmental clearance for a hydrocarbon project proposed by which public sector undertaking?Options
AIndian Oil Corporation (IOC)BOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)CGas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)DBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has sought the withdrawal of environmental clearance for ONGC’s hydrocarbon project.
Q13What percentage drop in road accidents and fatalities has Tamil Nadu observed this year?Options
A5%B7%C9%D12%
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9%
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has seen a 9% drop in road accidents and fatalities this year.
Q14The Tamil Nadu government is increasingly focusing on which mode of project implementation for its development initiatives?Options
AForeign direct investmentBPublic-private partnershipCCentrally sponsored schemesDLocal community funding
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Public-private partnership
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is betting big on projects through the public-private partnership (PPP) mode for its development initiatives.