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TNPSC Current Affairs · August 2025

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August 1, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which Chola ruler ascended the throne in 1012 CE and earned the title "Kadaram Kondan"?
A) Rajendra Chola I B) Raja Raja Chola I C) Parantaka Chola I D) Virarajendra I E) Answer Not Known
2. Who was India's first Chief Election Commissioner who served from 1950-1958?
A) T.N. Seshan B) Sukumar Sen C) Gyanesh Kumar D) S.Y. Quraishi E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the weight of the NISAR satellite launched by GSLV-F16?
A) 2.6 tonnes B) 3.5 tonnes C) 3.2 tonnes D) 2.8 tonnes E) Answer Not Known
4. Which ancient Tamil literary work mentions the kombu instrument in its 12th canto?
A) Tolkappiyam B) Silappatikaram C) Manimekalai D) Tirukkural E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to strengthen educational components in Anganwadis?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao B) Poshan bhi Padhai bhi C) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana D) Anganwadi Sashaktikaran E) Answer Not Known
6. What is India's target year for malaria elimination?
A) 2027 B) 2028 C) 2030 D) 2032 E) Answer Not Known
August 2, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which Indian space programme will directly benefit from the knowledge gained during the Axiom Mission 4?
A) Chandrayaan B) Mangalyaan C) Gaganyaan D) Aditya-L1 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which city became the first in India to introduce mid-day meals for school students in 1920?
A) Madras B) Madurai C) Coimbatore D) Salem E) Answer Not Known
3. The Pudhumai Penn Thittam scheme provides what monthly stipend to eligible girl students?
A) ₹500 per month B) ₹750 per month C) ₹1,000 per month D) ₹1,500 per month E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the name of the engagement platform for mangrove conservation?
A) Mangrove Guardians B) Coastal Protectors C) Blue Carbon Champions D) Mangrove Mitras E) Answer Not Known
5. Who is the current Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
A) K. Sivan B) V. Narayanan C) S. Somnath D) A.S. Kiran Kumar E) Answer Not Known
August 3, 2025 6 Qs
1. Under which scheme were medical camps organized in all districts of Tamil Nadu?
A) Ayushman Bharat B) Nalam Kaakkum Stalin C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana D) National Health Mission E) Answer Not Known
2. Tamil Nadu was recognized as the best state in 2024 for which healthcare initiative?
A) Maternal Health Services B) Organ Donation C) Digital Health Records D) Vaccination Coverage E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the former name of the LVM3 launch vehicle?
A) PSLV Mk III B) GSLV Mk II C) GSLV Mk III D) ASLV Mk III E) Answer Not Known
4. What is Operation Mahadev?
A) A counter-terrorism operation that killed three LeT terrorists in Pahalgam on July 28 ஜூடை 28 அன்று பஹல்காமில் மூன்று LeT பயங்கர ாதிகடைக் தகான்ற பயங்கர ாத எதிர்ப்பு நை டிக்டக B) A surgical strike operation conducted across the Line of Control in Pakistan பாகிஸ்தானில் கட்டுப்பாட்டு ஜகாட்டின் குறுக்ஜக நைத்தப்பட்ை அறுட சிகிச்ட தாக்குதல் நை டிக்டக C) An intelligence gathering mission in the Kashmir valley forests காஷ்மீர் பள்ைத்தாக்கு காடுகளில் உைவுத்துடற ஜ கரிப்பு பணி D) A joint military exercise between Indian and foreign security forces இந்திய மற்றும் த ளிநாட்டு பாதுகாப்புப் படைகளுக்கு இடையிைாே கூட்டு இராணு ப் பயிற்சி E) Answer Not Known
5. Which desert has been identified as having the world's highest bird death rates at wind farms?
A) Sahara Desert B) Gobi Desert C) Thar Desert D) Atacama Desert E) Answer Not Known
6. On which date did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign from his position as Vice President?
A) July 20, 2025 B) July 22, 2025 C) July 23, 2025 D) July 21, 2025 E) Answer Not Known
August 4, 2025 5 Qs
1. Who headed the Tamil Nadu Fifth Police Commission?
A) Justice C.T. Selvam B) Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer C) Justice A.P. Shah D) Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul E) Answer Not Known
2. Which UN Sustainable Development Goal promotes repair as part of responsible consumption?
A) SDG 11 B) SDG 9 C) SDG 12 D) SDG 13 E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the Act East Policy announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2015 D) 2016 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which mountain pass section connects Mumbai with the Deccan plateau through Western Ghats?
A) Thal Ghat B) Bhor Ghat C) Khandala Ghat D) Kasara Ghat E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is the International Potato Center (CIP) headquartered?
A) Brazil B) Colombia C) Ecuador D) Peru E) Answer Not Known
August 5, 2025 3 Qs
1. Which district in Tamil Nadu houses VinFast's first EV manufacturing plant in India?
A) Kanchipuram B) Thoothukudi C) Salem D) Coimbatore E) Answer Not Known
2. What does VVPAT stand for?
A) Voter Verification Paper Audit Trail B) Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail C) Valid Verification Paper Assessment Tool D) Verified Voting Paper Authentication Technology E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year were the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) notified in India?
A) 2020 B) 2021 C) 2022 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
August 6, 2025 7 Qs
1. Who is the chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
A) Vijay Sampla B) Ram Shankar Katheria C) Kishor Makwana D) Yashwant Singh E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the current base year for calculating economic growth statistics in India?
A) 2004-05 B) 2011-12 C) 2017-18 D) 2019-20 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is the current Chairperson of Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)?
A) Shiv Das Meena B) Rajesh Kumar C) Anand Mohan D) Vinod Sharma E) Answer Not Known
4. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act was enacted in which year?
A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2016 D) 2017 E) Answer Not Known
5. Who are the authors of the coffee table book "Evolution of Temple Architecture in Tamil Nadu"?
A) Vrinda Ramanan and J. Ramanan B) N. Ram and L.V. Navaneeth C) Shiv Das Meena and Nirmala Lakshman D) Sridhar Aranala and N. Ram E) Answer Not Known
6. Who is the president of CREDAI Tamil Nadu?
A) W.S. Habib B) Julian Francis C) C.G. Sathish D) Jerry Kingsley E) Answer Not Known
7. On which date did the nuclear bomb explode over Hiroshima?
A) August 4, 1945 B) August 9, 1945 C) August 8, 1945 D) August 6, 1945 E) Answer Not Known
August 7, 2025 6 Qs
1. What is Tamil Nadu's economic growth rate in real terms for 2024-25?
A) 11.19% B) 10.5% C) 12.3% D) 9.63% E) Answer Not Known
2. What percentage tariff has the U.S. imposed on India?
A) 25% B) 40% C) 50% D) 60% E) Answer Not Known
3. When is the Indian carbon market scheduled to be launched?
A) 2025 B) 2026 C) 2027 D) 2028 E) Answer Not Known
4. How much wastewater does India generate daily?
A) More than 60 billion litres B) More than 90 billion litres C) More than 80 billion litres D) More than 70 billion litres E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year did former Prime Minister Vajpayee start the ethanol blending program in India?
A) 1999 B) 2000 C) 2001 D) 2002 E) Answer Not Known
6. Which sport is Nikhat Zareen associated with?
A) Wrestling B) Weight Lifting C) Badminton D) Boxing E) Answer Not Known
August 8, 2025 5 Qs
1. The Transplantation of Human Organ and Tissue Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1992 B) 1994 C) 1995 D) 1996 E) Answer Not Known
2. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
A) Shaktikanta Das B) Sanjay Malhotra C) Urjit Patel D) Raghuram Rajan E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the minimum age criterion for senior citizens to be eligible under the Thayumanavar Scheme?
A) 65 years B) 68 years C) 70 years D) 75 years E) Answer Not Known
4. What was India's GDP growth rate for FY2024?
A) 7.6% B) 7.2% C) 8.1% D) 8.4% E) Answer Not Known
5. From which historical period did the artifacts discovered by Kolipaka Srinivas belong?
A) Mauryan period B) Chola period C) Vijayanagara period D) Satavahana period E) Answer Not Known
August 9, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the full form of EPIC in the context of Indian elections?
A) Electors Photo Identity Card B) Electoral Process Identity Certificate C) Electronic Photo Identity Code D) Electronic Polling Identity Chip E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the benchmark set by MoHUA for city buses per lakh urban population?
A) 40 buses per lakh B) 50 buses per lakh C) 60 buses per lakh D) 80 buses per lakh E) Answer Not Known
3. Who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu when Kambar's statue was installed near Marina beach?
A) M. Karunanidhi B) C.N. Annadurai C) M.G. Ramachandran D) J. Jayalalithaa E) Answer Not Known
4. Who received the Kavi Chakravarathi Kambar Award at Kamban Vizha 2025?
A) T. Gnanasundaram B) S. Jagathrakshakan C) Vairamuthu D) S.P. Muthuraman E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was the Land Border Agreement signed between India and Bangladesh?
A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2016 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
August 10, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which century did the Dard-Shin tribe rule large parts of Kashmir?
A) 15th century B) 17th century C) 16th century D) 14th century E) Answer Not Known
2. How many species belonging to the cat family are found in the wild in India?
A) 15 species B) 18 species C) 12 species D) 20 species E) Answer Not Known
3. How many handloom products from Tamil Nadu currently hold Geographical Indication (GI) recognition?
A) 9 B) 11 C) 15 D) 7 E) Answer Not Known
4. Under which government scheme is the Ramanthangal lake restoration project being implemented?
A) Mahatma Gandhi NREGA B) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana C) Swachh Bharat Mission D) Namakku Naame E) Answer Not Known
5. Which tree has been officially recognized as Tamil Nadu's state tree due to its cultural and economic significance?
A) Banyan tree B) Neem tree C) Palmyra tree D) Tamarind tree E) Answer Not Known
August 11, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which year was the Ardhanarisvara sculpture classified as 'pinnam' and removed from the temple?
A) 2000 B) 2002 C) 2004 D) 2006 E) Answer Not Known
2. How many tiger reserves exist in India currently?
A) 47 B) 52 C) 58 D) 65 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the current population of snow leopards in India?
A) 650 B) 714 C) 780 D) 825 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the full form of STEAM education approach in Tamil Nadu's policy?
A) Science, Technology, Economics, Arts, Mathematics B) Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics C) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics D) Social, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year was the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) originally signed?
A) 2007 B) 2009 C) 2011 D) 2005 E) Answer Not Known
August 12, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which classes of students are covered under the Agal Vilakku scheme in Tamil Nadu?
A) Classes 6-10 B) Classes 8-12 C) Classes 9-12 D) Classes 10-12 E) Answer Not Known
2. When was the 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme introduced in Tamil Nadu?
A) August 2021 B) July 2021 C) September 2021 D) October 2021 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is Ramesh Budihal?
A) A cricket player from Kerala B) A surfer from Kovalam C) A swimmer from Chennai D) A footballer from Goa E) Answer Not Known
4. The Statue of Unity is built on the banks of which river?
A) Godavari B) Yamuna C) Kaveri D) Narmada E) Answer Not Known
5. Where was India's first urban water metro operated?
A) Bengaluru B) Kochi C) Visakhapatnam D) Kolkata E) Answer Not Known
6. Where will the World Elephant Day celebrations be conducted?
A) Coimbatore B) Chennai C) Madurai D) Salem E) Answer Not Known
August 13, 2025 5 Qs
1. On which days of the month will essential commodities be delivered under the Thayumanavar Thittam?
A) First Saturday and Sunday B) Second Saturday and Sunday C) Third Saturday and Sunday D) Last Saturday and Sunday E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the muon first discovered in cosmic rays?
A) 1932 B) 1945 C) 1940 D) 1936 E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act enacted in India?
A) 1960 B) 1950 C) 1972 D) 1976 E) Answer Not Known
4. When is World Organ Donation Day observed annually?
A) August 12 B) August 14 C) August 13 D) August 15 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the total budget outlay approved for the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme in 2025?
A) ₹89,500 crore B) ₹99,446 crore C) ₹1,05,000 crore D) ₹95,250 crore E) Answer Not Known
August 14, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the target age group for the Japanese Encephalitis vaccination campaign being expanded in Tamil Nadu?
A) Children aged 6 months to 5 years B) Children aged 1 to 15 years C) All children below 18 years D) Children aged 9 months to 10 years E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the total estimated cost and beneficiary coverage of the Thayumanavar Thittam scheme?
A) ₹25.50 crore for 18 lakh beneficiaries B) ₹30.16 crore for 21.7 lakh beneficiaries C) ₹35.20 crore for 25 lakh beneficiaries D) ₹28.75 crore for 19.5 lakh beneficiaries E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the funding ratio between Union and State governments for centrally sponsored scholarship schemes in most states?
A) 70:30 (Union: States) B) 50:50 (Union: States) C) 60:40 (Union: States) D) 80:20 (Union: States) E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the theme for India's 79th Independence Day celebrations in 2025?
A) Naya Bharat B) Viksit Bharat C) Atmanirbhar Bharat D) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat E) Answer Not Known
5. Where was India's first seismological observatory established by the Meteorological Department?
A) Mumbai B) Chennai C) New Delhi D) Alipore E) Answer Not Known
August 15, 2025 6 Qs
1. Who was the primary defense lawyer for the INA trials despite being gravely ill?
A) Bhulabhai Desai B) Tej Bahadur Sapru C) Asaf Ali D) K.N. Katju E) Answer Not Known
2. Who was the Prime Minister (Chief Minister) of Madras State during Independence in 1947?
A) P. Subbaroyan B) O.P. Ramaswami Reddiar C) K. Kamaraj D) C. Rajagopalachari E) Answer Not Known
3. Who described farmers as the 'soul of the nation'?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Mahatma Gandhi C) Sardar Patel D) B.R. Ambedkar E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the scientific name of water hyacinth?
A) Pistia stratiotes B) Lemna minor C) Salvinia molesta D) Eichhornia crassipes E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the current share of the services sector in India's GDP?
A) 52% B) 55% C) 58% D) 60% E) Answer Not Known
6. What was Tamil Nadu's economic growth rate for the financial year 2024-25?
A) 11.19% B) 10.15% C) 12.25% D) 9.87% E) Answer Not Known
August 16, 2025 8 Qs
1. What is the name of India's indigenous air defense system to be developed by 2035?
A) Brahmastra Shield B) Sudarshan Chakra C) Kavacha Defence D) Vajra Security E) Answer Not Known
2. Who received the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award during Tamil Nadu's Independence Day celebrations in 2025?
A) K.M. Kader Mohideen B) V. Narayanan C) Thulasimathi Murugesan D) Aftab Rasool E) Answer Not Known
3. Who received the Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring Enterprise for 2025?
A) Dr. Kumaravel Shanmuga Sundaraman B) V. Narayanan C) Thulasimathi Murugesan D) K.M. Kader Mohideen E) Answer Not Known
4. The Arjuna Award in India is primarily given for excellence in which field?
A) Defense Services B) Scientific Research C) Sports and Games D) Public Administration E) Answer Not Known
5. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act was enacted in which year?
A) 2021 B) 2022 C) 2023 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
6. By proposed GST restructuring, which two tax slabs are recommended to be eliminated?
A) 5% and 18% B) 12% and 28% C) 5% and 12% D) 18% and 28% E) Answer Not Known
7. Which town panchayat from Kancheepuram district secured the top position in the Chief Minister's Award?
A) Madurantakam B) Uthiramerur C) Sriperumbudur D) Kattankolathur E) Answer Not Known
8. Which IUML leader received the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during Independence Day celebrations?
A) K.M. Kader Mohideen B) P.K. Kunhalikutty C) E. Ahamed D) K. Mammootty E) Answer Not Known
August 17, 2025 5 Qs
1. How many Thozhi hostel locations are currently operational across Tamil Nadu state?
A) 13 locations B) 10 locations C) 16 locations D) 20 locations E) Answer Not Known
2. How many Indian states have banned the production and use of single-use plastics?
A) Nearly 15 states B) Nearly 25 states C) Nearly 20 states D) Nearly 30 states E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year did the Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) first undertake archaeological studies at the Mahabalipuram coast?
A) 1999 B) 2001 C) 2003 D) 2004 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Gulf of Mannar designated as a Marine Biosphere Reserve?
A) 1986 B) 1995 C) 1992 D) 1989 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which Act does the Income Tax Bill 2025 seek to replace?
A) Income Tax Act of 1956 B) Income Tax Act of 1961 C) Income Tax Act of 1965 D) Income Tax Act of 1971 E) Answer Not Known
August 18, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which district was the instant crop loan scheme launched on a pilot basis?
A) Salem B) Dharmapuri C) Krishnagiri D) Coimbatore E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the total corpus allocated for Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030?
A) ₹500 crore B) ₹300 crore C) ₹750 crore D) ₹1000 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. In which state is Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, India's only habitat for feral horses, located?
A) Meghalaya B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Assam D) Tripura E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the KAPILA program launched to promote IP awareness in higher education?
A) 2018 B) 2019 C) 2020 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which African country became the first to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system?
A) South Africa B) Kenya C) Nigeria D) Namibia E) Answer Not Known
August 19, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which year is described as a watershed year for tax reforms?
A) 2025 B) 2024 C) 2026 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the name of the robot for India's uncrewed space mission in 2026?
A) Vyommitra B) Chandrayaan C) Mangalyaan D) Aditya E) Answer Not Known
3. By what year does India plan to establish its own space station "Bharat Antariksh Station"?
A) 2030 B) 2040 C) 2035 D) 2032 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the name of the current Chief Election Commissioner?
A) Rajiv Kumar B) Gyanesh Kumar C) Sushil Chandra D) Arjun Ram Meghwal E) Answer Not Known
5. What percentage of ethanol blending in petrol does India aim to achieve by 2025?
A) 15% B) 25% C) 10% D) 20% E) Answer Not Known
August 20, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which ministry released India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy for public consultation?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change B) Ministry of External Affairs C) Ministry of Power D) Ministry of Finance E) Answer Not Known
2. How many years of diplomatic engagement between India and China are being commemorated in 2025?
A) 70 years B) 75 years C) 80 years D) 60 years E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the capital subsidy percentage provided under the 'Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal' scheme for former servicemen?
A) 30% B) 25% C) 35% D) 40% E) Answer Not Known
4. Who developed the dwarf wheat variety that became crucial for the Green Revolution in India?
A) M.S. Swaminathan B) Japanese scientist C) Norman Borlaug D) C. Subramaniam E) Answer Not Known
5. By which year does India aim to land an astronaut on the moon and return safely?
A) 2035 B) 2038 C) 2040 D) 2045 E) Answer Not Known
6. What was the name of India's first political party established by the Young Bengal group?
A) Bengal National Congress B) Bengal British India Society C) Young Bengal Association D) Academic Political Society E) Answer Not Known
August 21, 2025 6 Qs
1. When is India's National Space Day celebrated?
A) August 15 B) August 20 C) August 23 D) August 25 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act (CLNDA) enacted in India?
A) 2010 B) 2008 C) 2012 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is India's ambitious nuclear power capacity target by 2047?
A) 75 GW B) 85 GW C) 100 GW D) 125 GW E) Answer Not Known
4. Which committee's 1997 report was examined regarding amendments to the Atomic Energy Act?
A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Committee B) Dr. Raja Ramanna Committee C) Dr. Homi Bhabha Committee D) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Committee E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the digital application used by EC officials to process voter registration applications?
A) NVSP (National Voters' Service Portal) B) Voter Helpline App C) e-EPIC D) ERONET E) Answer Not Known
6. Which portal is used by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment to register unorganised workers including migrant workers?
A) National Career Service Portal B) Labour Ministry Registration Portal C) Skill India Digital Portal D) eShram Portal E) Answer Not Known
August 22, 2025 5 Qs
1. When was the first Marine Elite Force unit established in Tamil Nadu?
A) May 2024 B) March 2024 C) June 2024 D) April 2024 E) Answer Not Known
2. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1987 B) 1989 C) 1991 D) 1993 E) Answer Not Known
3. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act was originally enacted in which year?
A) 1992 B) 1996 C) 1994 D) 1998 E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the budget allocation for the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme for 2025-26?
A) ₹500.25 crore B) ₹600.25 crore C) ₹650.25 crore D) ₹550.25 crore E) Answer Not Known
5. What are the two proposed GST rates in the simplified structure?
A) 5% and 18% B) 5% and 12% C) 12% and 18% D) 8% and 18% E) Answer Not Known
August 23, 2025 5 Qs
1. How many governments medical college hospitals and affiliated institutions are there in Tamil Nadu?
A) 32 B) 36 C) 39 D) 42 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the total length of the India-China border that requires boundary resolution?
A) 2,500 km B) 3,000 km C) 3,500 km D) 4,000 km E) Answer Not Known
3. Which High Court published the first policy in India regarding AI use in district judiciary?
A) Delhi High Court B) Bombay High Court C) Madras High Court D) Kerala High Court E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Protection of Aboriginal Tribes Act enacted that governs the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A) 1954 B) 1962 C) 1958 D) 1956 E) Answer Not Known
5. What does NAPRE stand for in the rabies control in India?
A) National Action Plan for Rabies Elimination B) National Animal Protection and Rescue Effort C) National Action Plan for Rabies Education D) National Animal Population Regulation Effort E) Answer Not Known
August 24, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister demanded a review of the Constitution in 1967 to secure States' rights?
A) M. Karunanidhi B) C.N. Annadurai C) M.G. Ramachandran D) K. Kamaraj E) Answer Not Known
2. Which former Supreme Court judge chairs the Tamil Nadu government's High-Level Committee on Union-State relations?
A) Justice Kurian Joseph B) Justice Jasti Chelameswar C) Justice Madan Lokur D) Justice Rohinton Nariman E) Answer Not Known
3. Which two viruses are currently under wastewater surveillance?
A) COVID-19 and Influenza B) Polio and Hepatitis C) COVID-19 and Polio D) Avian Influenza and Dengue E) Answer Not Known
4. What is India's ranking globally in terms of e-cigarette usage?
A) Second highest B) Third highest C) Fifth highest D) Among few countries to ban E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the last satellite (IRNSS-1I) of the original NAVIC constellation launched?
A) 2017 B) 2018 C) 2019 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
August 25, 2025 4 Qs
1. Which Constitutional Articles does the 130th Amendment Bill seek to modify?
A) Articles 75 and 164 B) Articles 74 and 163 C) Articles 76 and 165 D) Articles 77 and 166 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did the Keeladi excavations begin under the Archaeological Survey of India?
A) 2012 B) 2013 C) 2014 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
3. Who was the British archaeologist that first excavated the Adichanallur site in the early 20th century?
A) John Marshall B) Alexander Cunningham C) Alexander Rea D) Mortimer Wheeler E) Answer Not Known
4. Which AI-enabled decoy system was reportedly deployed by the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor?
A) BriteCloud FOTD B) X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy C) AN D) SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite E) Answer Not Known
August 26, 2025 7 Qs
1. Which protected area in Chennai represents a key ecological zone?
A) Guindy National Park B) Pallikaranai Marsh C) Pulicat Lake D) Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary E) Answer Not Known
2. How many species of fireflies were identified in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve study?
A) 6 species B) 10 species C) 12 species D) 8 species E) Answer Not Known
3. Which deity is central to the Mysuru Dasara festival?
A) Goddess Durga B) Goddess Lakshmi C) Goddess Chamundeshwari D) Goddess Saraswati E) Answer Not Known
4. Which award has Banu Mushtaq won?
A) Sahitya Akademi Award B) Pulitzer Prize C) Booker Prize D) Jnanpith Award E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation between India and Fiji signed?
A) 2015 B) 2017 C) 2019 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
6. What is the minimum number of sitting days recommended for effective functioning of State Legislative Assemblies per year?
A) 60 days B) 50 days C) 30 days D) 45 days E) Answer Not Known
7. What uniform GST rate was imposed on online gaming platforms in 2023?
A) 18% B) 24% C) 12% D) 28% E) Answer Not Known
August 27, 2025 4 Qs
1. What is the name of the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education for children aged 3-6 years?
A) Navchetna B) Aadharshila C) Bal Vatika D) Shiksha Setu E) Answer Not Known
2. Under which larger programme is the Adi Karmayogi initiative being implemented?
A) Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan B) Vanvasi Kalyan Abhiyaan C) Tribal Empowerment Mission D) Eklavya Model Residential Schools E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the name of the humanoid robot designed to mimic astronaut operations in Gaganyaan-1 mission?
A) Vyommitra B) Gaganyaatri C) Antariksh D) Bhoomitra E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the first phase of One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) initiative?
A) ₹4,000 crore B) ₹5,000 crore C) ₹6,000 crore D) ₹7,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
August 28, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which Finance Commission was the first to use income distance as a criterion?
A) 14th Finance Commission B) 15th Finance Commission C) 13th Finance Commission D) 16th Finance Commission E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state became the first to issue detailed guidelines for systematic management of stray dogs?
A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Maharashtra D) Karnataka E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the extended deadline for the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors?
A) March 31, 2029 B) March 31, 2030 C) December 31, 2029 D) April 30, 2030 E) Answer Not Known
4. Under which act are tigers and leopards protected as Schedule-I species in India?
A) Forest Rights Act 2006 B) Biological Diversity Act 2002 C) Environment Protection Act 1986 D) Wildlife Protection Act 1972 E) Answer Not Known
5. Under which scheme is the Madhya Pradesh government providing free ration to families with annual income exceeding Rs 25 lakh?
A) Antyodaya Anna Yojana B) National Food Security Act C) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana D) One Nation One Ration Card E) Answer Not Known
August 29, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which organization releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data in India?
A) Reserve Bank of India B) NITI Aayog C) Central Statistics Office D) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation E) Answer Not Known
2. How many people does the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) cover?
A) 300 million B) 500 million C) 400 million D) 600 million E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India by 2021?
A) 2.4 B) 2.1 C) 1.91 D) 1.8 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did Tamil Nadu face approximately 50 lakh voter deletions during Lok Sabha election preparations?
A) 2004 B) 2006 C) 2009 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the old Sanskrit name of Vriddachalam?
A) Thirumudhukundram B) Pazhamalainathar C) Manimuktha D) Sembiyan Mahadevi E) Answer Not Known
August 30, 2025 5 Qs
1. Who is set to become the first Chairman of the Fire Commission constituted by the Tamil Nadu State government?
A) Shailesh Kumar Yadav B) Shankar Jiwal C) Additional Director of Fire Services D) CMDA Member Secretary E) Answer Not Known
2. What is India's target for green hydrogen production by 2030?
A) Three million metric tonnes B) Four million metric tonnes C) Five million metric tonnes D) Six million metric tonnes E) Answer Not Known
3. How much money was transferred to farmers through the ethanol blending programme?
A) ₹85,000 crore B) ₹90,000 crore C) ₹92,000 crore D) ₹95,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
A) B.R. Gavai B) Vipul M. Pancholi C) B.V. Nagarathna D) Alok Aradhe E) Answer Not Known
5. To what level did the Indian Rupee crash against the US Dollar?
A) ₹87.45 B) ₹90.23 C) ₹89.15 D) ₹88.09 E) Answer Not Known
August 31, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the nesting season period for Olive Ridley turtles?
A) October to March B) December to May C) November to April D) September to February E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the name of the AI-based translation app for Adivasi languages being launched?
A) Adivasi Bhasha B) Tribal Translator C) Aadi Vaani D) Bhasha Bridge E) Answer Not Known
3. Which act replaced the 19th century Telegraph Act for telecommunications regulations?
A) Telecommunications Act, 2023 B) Information Technology Act, 2000 C) Digital India Act, 2022 D) Cyber Security Act, 2021 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which government scheme is in coordination with providing education to migrant children?
A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan B) Illam Thedi Kalvi C) Mid-Day Meal Scheme D) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan E) Answer Not Known
5. Which is the most commonly spoken Adivasi language according to the 2011 Census?
A) Santali B) Gondi C) Kui D) Bhili (or Bhilodi) E) Answer Not Known
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