Daily Current Affairs - 2025-09-07
Q1Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that during his recent overseas visits to Germany and the U.K., a total investment of ₹15,516 crore was pledged through 33 MoUs. Of this, the Hinduja Group committed a significant investment specifically for which sector in Tamil Nadu?Options
AAutomobile manufacturingBRenewable energyCElectric Vehicle (EV) ecosystemDInformation Technology
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Correct answer
Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem
Explanation
During his overseas visits, CM Stalin announced a total investment of ₹15,516 crore. The Hinduja Group specifically pledged ₹7,500 crore towards Tamil Nadu's Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
Q2Activists and politicians have urged the Tamil Nadu government to extend the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme. To which educational levels is the extension being proposed?Options
APrimary schools onlyBHigh and Higher Secondary schoolsCColleges and UniversitiesDAnganwadi centres
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High and Higher Secondary schools
Explanation
There is a call to extend the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to high and higher secondary schools in Tamil Nadu.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that 517 villages in the state have been declared 'seemai karuvelam'-free. 'Seemai karuvelam' refers to which type of environmental threat?Options
AWater scarcityBAir pollutionCInvasive tree speciesDSoil erosion
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Correct answer
Invasive tree species
Explanation
'Seemai karuvelam' refers to the invasive Prosopis juliflora tree species, which the Tamil Nadu government is actively eradicating.
Q4India recently achieved a significant milestone in semiconductor technology. What is the name of India's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor chip, developed by a laboratory under ISRO?Options
AShaktiBDhruvaCVikramDArjun
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Correct answer
Vikram
Explanation
India's first fully indigenous 32-bit chip is named 'Vikram' and was built by an ISRO laboratory.
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Q5The Supreme Court recently directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Tamil Nadu government to expeditiously consider names for the appointment of a regular Director General of Police (DGP) for the state. This intervention comes after the state had appointed a DGP in what capacity?Options
ATemporary capacityBAdditional chargeCIn-charge capacityDHonorary position
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Correct answer
In-charge capacity
Explanation
The Supreme Court's direction follows a contempt plea against Tamil Nadu for appointing a DGP in-charge, instead of a regular appointee through the proper process involving UPSC.
Q6Which organization in Tamil Nadu is taking steps to make Tamil content searchable for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, aiming to enhance the language's digital presence and accessibility?Options
ATamil Nadu Text Book CorporationBWorld Tamil SangamCTamil Valarchi KazhagamDCentral Institute of Classical Tamil
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Correct answer
Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam
Explanation
The Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam (Tamil Development Organisation) is working to make Tamil content searchable for AI tools.
Q7According to a recent study, Tamil Nadu ranks as the second-biggest market in India for what specific type of credit?Options
ALarge corporate loansBSmall business creditCAgricultural subsidiesDHousing loans
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Correct answer
Small business credit
Explanation
A study revealed that Tamil Nadu is the second-biggest market in India for small business credit.
Q8A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from Kancheepuram was recently remanded in custody. For what reason was the action taken against the DSP?Options
ACorruption chargesBMisconduct in dutyCFailing to take action in an SC/ST Act caseDEmbezzlement of funds
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Correct answer
Failing to take action in an SC/ST Act case
Explanation
The DSP was remanded in custody for failing to take appropriate action in a case filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Q9The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (Codissia) has urged the Union government to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for 'job work'. What is the proposed reduction in percentage?Options
AFrom 18% to 5%BFrom 12% to 5%CFrom 28% to 18%DFrom 5% to 0%
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Correct answer
From 18% to 5%
Explanation
Codissia has urged the Union government to reduce the GST rate on job work from the current 18% to 5%.
Q10The family of Colonel Pennycuick recently thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in London. For what particular recognition was the family expressing gratitude?Options
ANearing a scheme after himBInstalling a bust in CamberleyCPublishing a book about his lifeDAnnouncing a state holiday in his honour
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Installing a bust in Camberley
Explanation
Colonel Pennycuick's family thanked CM Stalin for the installation of a bust of the Colonel in Camberley, UK.