Daily Current Affairs - 2025-08-24
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently announced the expansion of which flagship scheme to benefit 20.59 lakh students?Options
AChief Minister’s Free Breakfast SchemeBKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai SchemeCPudhumai Penn SchemeDNaan Mudhalvan Scheme
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Chief Minister’s Free Breakfast Scheme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Chief Minister’s Free Breakfast Scheme will be expanded to benefit 20.59 lakh students across the state.
Q2Which entity's hydrocarbon project clearance did the Tamil Nadu government recently seek to withdraw, as stated by Environment Minister Thangam Thennarasu?Options
AReliance IndustriesBOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)CVedanta LimitedDNeyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC)
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Environment Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the state government is seeking the withdrawal of environmental clearance for ONGC’s proposed hydrocarbon project.
Q3Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged other states to form panels to study and address issues related to which of the following?Options
AInter-state water disputesBBilateral trade agreementsCUnion-state relations and unfair tax distributionDCross-border cultural exchange programs
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Union-state relations and unfair tax distribution
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CM M.K. Stalin called on other states to form panels to examine Centre-state ties, alleging unfair tax distribution and advocating for greater state autonomy.
Q4What was the significance of ISRO's recently conducted Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01)?Options
ATesting a new propulsion system for interplanetary missionsBEvaluating the reusability of launch vehicle stagesCSuccessfully testing the parachute-based deceleration system for the Gaganyaan crew moduleDDemonstrating autonomous landing on a celestial body
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Successfully testing the parachute-based deceleration system for the Gaganyaan crew module
Explanation
The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) was a crucial step for the Gaganyaan mission, successfully testing the parachute-based deceleration system designed to bring the crew module safely back to Earth.
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Q5What ambitious target has ISRO set for India regarding a human landing on the Moon?Options
ABy 2030BBy 2035CBy 2040DBy 2050
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By 2040
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ISRO Chief S. Somanath has stated that India aims to land on the Moon by 2040. Additionally, ISRO targets the first module of India's maiden space station to lift off in 2028 and have a space station by 2035.
Q6The Tamil Nadu SC/ST Commission recently called for an inquiry into caste-based bias allegations against which transport corporation?Options
AMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), ChennaiBTamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), CoimbatoreCState Express Transport Corporation (SETC)DMadurai City Transport Corporation (MCTC)
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Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Coimbatore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu SC/ST Commission has called for an inquiry into allegations of caste-based bias by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Coimbatore.
Q7Under the 'Fund of Funds for Startups' (FFS) scheme, how much has the government recently invested to boost spacetech startups?Options
AINR 111 CroreBINR 211 CroreCINR 311 CroreDINR 411 Crore
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INR 211 Crore
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The government has invested INR 211 Crore to boost spacetech startups under the 'Fund of Funds for Startups' (FFS) scheme.
Q8The Tamil Nadu government has identified a site for a proposed new airport in which of the following locations?Options
AThoothukudiBHosurCSalemDVellore
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Hosur
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The Tamil Nadu government has identified a site for the proposed Hosur airport, signaling infrastructure development in the region.
Q9The 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme in Tamil Nadu aims to credit which type of work by women heads of families?Options
AEntrepreneurial workBCare workCAgricultural laborDPublic service
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Care work
Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme acknowledges and credits the unpaid care work performed by women who are heads of families, providing them with financial assistance.