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TNPSC Current Affairs · July 2025

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July 1, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which state recorded the maximum number of new fauna discoveries in 2024?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Arunachal Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
2. Which international banks supported the Chennai electric bus project?
A) World Bank and IMF B) World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank C) Asian Development Bank and World Bank D) BRICS Bank and World Bank E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is honoured on National Doctor's Day observed on July 1st in India?
A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam B) Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy C) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad E) Answer Not Known
4. When did India's Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act come into force?
A) 1999 B) 2001 C) 2005 D) 2003 E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year did Van Mahotsav become a national festival observed in the first week of July?
A) 1950 B) 1948 C) 1947 D) 1952 E) Answer Not Known
July 2, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the target age group for the 'Vetri Nichayam' programme beneficiaries?
A) 16-25 years B) 18-35 years C) 20-30 years D) 22-40 years E) Answer Not Known
2. Which country is scheduled to host the next Quad leaders' summit?
A) United States B) Australia C) India D) Japan E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the financial benefit amount for the first child under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
A) ₹5,000 B) ₹3,000 C) ₹6,000 D) ₹4,000 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which portal provides single-window access for women to lodge workplace sexual harassment complaints?
A) Mission Shakti Portal B) SHe-Box Portal C) CARINGS Portal D) Poshan Tracker Portal E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of the new app launched by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
A) RailConnect B) IRCTC Connect C) UTS Mobile D) RailOne E) Answer Not Known
July 3, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which country will confer the "Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana" on Prime Minister Modi?
A) Nigeria B) Ghana C) Morocco D) Namibia E) Answer Not Known
2. What is India's current doctor-population ratio?
A) 1:834 B) 1:900 C) 1:1000 D) 1:750 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which scheme serves as the main instrument for India's Lines of Credit to Global South countries?
A) Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) B) Development Partnership Administration (DPA) C) Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS) D) South-South Cooperation Programme (SSCP) E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year did the Bhopal gas tragedy occur?
A) 1982 B) 1984 C) 1986 D) 1988 E) Answer Not Known
5. How many Indian universities were featured in the QS top 1,500 rankings in 2026?
A) 48 universities B) 51 universities C) 57 universities D) 54 universities E) Answer Not Known
July 4, 2025 4 Qs
1. Which Italian Jesuit missionary was known by the Tamil name Veeramamunivar and built the Adaikala Madha Shrine in the early 18th century?
A) Constantine Joseph Beschi B) Roberto de Nobili C) Francis Xavier D) Matteo Ricci E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the current Maternal Mortality Ratio in Tamil Nadu as per the Health Management Information System for 2024-2025?
A) 35.2 per 1,00,000 live births B) 39.4 per 1,00,000 live births C) 42.8 per 1,00,000 live births D) 45.5 per 1,00,000 live births E) Answer Not Known
3. Which scheme provides financial assistance and nutritional support to pregnant women from disadvantaged sections in Tamil Nadu?
A) Chief Minister's Maternity Assistance Scheme B) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme C) Tamil Nadu Maternal Welfare Programme D) Integrated Maternity Support Scheme E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Basic Structure Doctrine established by the Supreme Court?
A) 1971 B) 1972 C) 1974 D) 1973 E) Answer Not Known
July 5, 2025 6 Qs
1. In which year was the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award instituted by the Tamil Nadu government?
A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Communist leader was among the first recipients of the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award?
A) N. Sankaraiah B) M. Kalyanasundaram C) P. Ramamurthi D) G. Ramakrishnan E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the highest GST slab rate currently applicable in India?
A) 24% B) 26% C) 30% D) 28% E) Answer Not Known
4. Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation to adopt which Indian digital payment system?
A) RuPay B) BHIM C) UPI (Unified Payments Interface) D) Aadhaar Pay E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the approximate size of the Indian diaspora worldwide?
A) 25 million B) 35 million C) 45 million D) 55 million E) Answer Not Known
6. Who posed the question "Do you want a real national secular State or a theocratic State?" in the Constituent Assembly?
A) Govind Ballabh Pant B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad E) Answer Not Known
July 6, 2025 6 Qs
1. How many hemodialysis units did India give to Trinidad and Tobago for healthcare services?
A) 20 B) 15 C) 25 D) 30 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which city was India's first national cooperative university's foundation stone laid?
A) Ahmedabad B) Gandhinagar C) Anand D) Vadodara E) Answer Not Known
3. Which historical ruler is traditionally associated with wearing Kolhapuri chappals?
A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj B) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj C) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj D) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj E) Answer Not Known
4. Which district will host the first camp of the 'Unga ludan Stalin' initiative?
A) Chennai district B) Coimbatore district C) Madurai district D) Cuddalore district E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is the BRICS summit (July 6-7) being held?
A) Rio De Janeiro B) São Paulo C) Brasília D) Salvador E) Answer Not Known
6. What is India's rank in the global Gini Index according to the World Bank report?
A) Second B) Third C) Fourth D) Fifth E) Answer Not Known
July 7, 2025 6 Qs
1. How many elephant corridors were preliminarily identified in Tamil Nadu?
A) 32 corridors B) 40 corridors C) 36 corridors D) 44 corridors E) Answer Not Known
2. Who headed the Fifth Tamil Nadu Police Commission?
A) Justice C.T. Selvam B) Justice N. Sathish Kumar C) Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy D) Justice T.S. Sivagnanam E) Answer Not Known
3. When did the WHO declare tuberculosis a "global health emergency"?
A) 1991 B) 1993 C) 1995 D) 1997 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the Kalloori Kanavu initiative launched in Tamil Nadu?
A) 2022 B) 2021 C) 2023 D) 2020 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the name of India's recent evacuation operation from Israel and Iran?
A) Operation Ganga B) Operation Devi Shakti C) Operation Sindhu D) Operation Airavat E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year was India's dedicated Union Cooperation Ministry established?
A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2022 D) 2021 E) Answer Not Known
July 8, 2025 8 Qs
1. What is the new official name given to Tamil Nadu government hostels?
A) Samatha Viduthigal B) Samooga Needhi Viduthigal C) Samudaya Kalyana Viduthigal D) Sarva Dharma Viduthigal E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Southern State has the lowest Maternal Mortality Ratio?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Telangana C) Andhra Pradesh D) Kerala E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the current repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India?
A) 5.50% B) 5.25% C) 5.75% D) 6.00% E) Answer Not Known
4. What makes the 2027 Census unique in India's census history?
A) First census to include caste enumeration B) First digital census with electronic data collection C) First census with self-enumeration only D) First census conducted in regional languages E) Answer Not Known
5. Which state government recently approved a declaration to establish a quantum technology hub?
A) Telangana B) Karnataka C) Andhra Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu E) Answer Not Known
6. Which animals serve as the natural reservoir for Nipah virus?
A) Pigs B) Fruit bats C) Monkeys D) Rodents E) Answer Not Known
7. Where is COP30 scheduled to be held according to the Bonn Climate Conference discussions?
A) Baku, Azerbaijan B) Bangkok, Thailand C) Berlin, Germany D) Belém, Brazil E) Answer Not Known
8. The Building and Other Construction Workers Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1996 B) 1995 C) 1998 D) 2000 E) Answer Not Known
July 9, 2025 4 Qs
1. In which year was the Representation of the People Act enacted in India?
A) 1949 B) 1950 C) 1951 D) 1952 E) Answer Not Known
2. Who holds the current world record in the men's 100 metres sprint?
A) Usain Bolt B) Carl Lewis C) Justin Gatlin D) Tyson Gay E) Answer Not Known
3. Which highest state honour did PM Modi receive from Brazil during his visit?
A) Order of Merit of Brazil B) Order of the Golden Jaguar C) Brazilian National Excellence Medal D) Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross E) Answer Not Known
4. What was the former name of PARAKH RS before it was renamed?
A) National Education Assessment Survey B) National Achievement Survey C) Performance Review National Survey D) Holistic Development Assessment E) Answer Not Known
July 10, 2025 4 Qs
1. Which historical novel by Su. Venkatesan won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award?
A) Velpari B) Kaval Kottam C) Sangam Malar D) Tamil Veeran E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the name of Namibia's highest civilian award that was conferred upon PM Modi?
A) Order of the Eagle of Namibia B) Order of Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis C) Distinguished Service Order D) Freedom Fighter's Medal E) Answer Not Known
3. Which state in India was the first to establish a separate Human Rights Commission specifically for police-related violations?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) West Bengal D) Maharashtra E) Answer Not Known
4. Which ministry is responsible for conducting the National Achievement Survey (NAS) in India?
A) Ministry of Human Resource Development B) Ministry of Education C) Ministry of Skill Development D) Ministry of Youth Affairs E) Answer Not Known
July 11, 2025 4 Qs
1. What Total Fertility Rate (TFR) value indicates below-replacement fertility?
A) Less than 2.1 B) Less than 1.8 C) Less than 2.5 D) Less than 3.0 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Supreme Court case mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations in 2020?
A) Prakash Singh v. Union of India B) Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh C) D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal D) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year was the International Conference on Population and Development (ICDP) held?
A) 1992 B) 1996 C) 1994 D) 1998 E) Answer Not Known
4. What does 'TN-KET' stand for in Tamil Nadu's tuberculosis elimination program?
A) Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Elimination Therapy B) Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam C) Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Emergency Treatment D) Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Eradication Target E) Answer Not Known
July 12, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the unit cost per house under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme?
A) ₹3.5 lakh B) ₹2.5 lakh C) ₹4.5 lakh D) ₹5.0 lakh E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year did the Supreme Court rule against mandatory regional language instruction in primary classes?
A) 2012 B) 2018 C) 2016 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known
3. What is India's rank in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025?
A) 125 out of 148 B) 131 out of 148 C) 135 out of 148 D) 140 out of 148 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which instrument is commonly used for monitoring radiation exposure in space missions?
A) Geiger Counter B) Dosimeter C) Spectrometer D) Magnetometer E) Answer Not Known
5. Which athletic discipline do M. Sreeshankar and Jeswin Aldrin primarily compete in?
A) High Jump B) Triple Jump C) Long Jump D) Pole Vault E) Answer Not Known
July 13, 2025 5 Qs
1. The Maratha Military Landscapes span which time period?
A) 15th to 17th centuries CE B) 16th to 18th centuries CE C) 17th to 19th centuries CE D) 18th to 20th centuries CE E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the name of the indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine being tested in India?
A) DengVaxia B) DengiAll C) Qdenga D) Dengue Shield E) Answer Not Known
3. Who coined the term BRICS as an economic acronym in 2001?
A) Christine Lagarde B) Jeffrey Sachs C) Joseph Stiglitz D) Jim O'Neill E) Answer Not Known
4. Who originally built the Gingee Fort in the 12th century?
A) Ananda Kon B) Krishnadevaraya C) Shivaji Maharaj D) Tipu Sultan E) Answer Not Known
5. According to the World Bank report, what was India's Gini coefficient for consumption inequality in 2022-23?
A) 0.288 B) 0.255 C) 0.275 D) 0.265 E) Answer Not Known
July 14, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which country is VinFast, the electric vehicle manufacturer, originally from?
A) Thailand B) Vietnam C) Malaysia D) Singapore E) Answer Not Known
2. The Motilal Nehru Committee, which first drafted a constitution for India, presented its report in which year?
A) 1927 B) 1929 C) 1928 D) 1930 E) Answer Not Known
3. According to the 2011 Census, how many Jarawa individuals were recorded in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A) 380 individuals B) 350 individuals C) 320 individuals D) 410 individuals E) Answer Not Known
4. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually on which date?
A) June 15 B) June 17 C) June 21 D) July 17 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is India's stated target year for achieving net-zero emissions?
A) 2050 B) 2060 C) 2070 D) 2080 E) Answer Not Known
6. In which year was Section 20A added to the Representation of the People Act to enable NRI voting rights?
A) 2008 B) 2009 C) 2011 D) 2010 E) Answer Not Known
July 15, 2025 5 Qs
1. When is World Youth Skills Day observed annually?
A) July 11 B) July 15 C) July 12 D) August 15 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which country hosts the largest-ever war-fighting drill called Exercise Talisman Sabre?
A) United States B) South Korea C) Japan D) Australia E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total number of camps planned under the Ungalu dan Stalin programme?
A) 5,000 B) 15,000 C) 10,000 D) 8,000 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which countries form the Quad partnership?
A) India, Japan, South Korea, Australia B) Australia, India, Japan, U.S. C) India, U.S., U.K., Canada D) Japan, India, Singapore, U.S. E) Answer Not Known
5. Which city accounted for the highest percentage of dowry death cases?
A) Delhi B) Kanpur C) Mumbai D) Bengaluru E) Answer Not Known
July 16, 2025 4 Qs
1. In which town was the memorial hall and statue of L. Elayaperumal inaugurated?
A) Cuddalore B) Chidambaram C) Villupuram D) Pondicherry E) Answer Not Known
2. In which year was the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act enacted?
A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2016 D) 2015 E) Answer Not Known
3. Which Central government scheme introduced an indicative framework for CFR management plans?
A) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Vikas Abhiyan B) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan C) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Shakti Abhiyan D) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Samriddhi Abhiyan E) Answer Not Known
4. Which Constitutional Article enshrines Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?
A) Article 343 B) Article 342 C) Article 344 D) Article 345 E) Answer Not Known
July 17, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the annual outlay allocated for the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?
A) ₹24,000 crore B) ₹20,000 crore C) ₹30,000 crore D) ₹18,000 crore E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the primary objective of the Nirntha Nil initiative launched by the MSME Ministry?
A) Financial assistance to small industries B) Nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among youth C) Employment generation in rural areas D) Export promotion for MSMEs E) Answer Not Known
3. Which agency is responsible for managing adoptions in India?
A) Ministry of Women and Child Development B) Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) C) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights D) Child Welfare Committee E) Answer Not Known
4. Which district accounts for the highest number of camps under the Ungaludan Stalin Scheme (USS)?
A) Chennai B) Tiruvallur C) Salem D) Coimbatore E) Answer Not Known
5. What percentage of India's oil imports does Russian crude constitute?
A) 30% B) 42% C) 28% D) 36% E) Answer Not Known
July 18, 2025 5 Qs
1. Which city was ranked as the cleanest among cities with population above 10 lakhs in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
A) Bhopal B) Ahmedabad C) Lucknow D) Indore E) Answer Not Known
2. Which Chola emperor assumed the title 'Gangaikonda Cholan' after his military expedition?
A) Raja Raja I B) Vira Rajendra C) Kulottunga I D) Rajendra Chola I E) Answer Not Known
3. What was the traditional levy called that was collected from farmers for waterbody maintenance?
A) Kudimaramathu B) Eri-ayam C) Varam D) Neer-kkai E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year were the Esalam Copper Plates discovered during temple renovation?
A) 1985 B) 1986 C) 1987 D) 1988 E) Answer Not Known
5. When is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated annually by the United Nations?
A) July 18 B) July 11 C) December 5 D) June 16 E) Answer Not Known
July 19, 2025 5 Qs
1. How many districts will be identified by the Centre based on low productivity and cropping intensity under PMDDKY?
A) 100 districts B) 75 districts C) 125 districts D) 150 districts E) Answer Not Known
2. Tamil Nadu Day is celebrated on which date annually?
A) July 17 B) July 18 C) July 19 D) August 15 E) Answer Not Known
3. On which river's banks are Gangaikonda Cholapuram located?
A) Kaveri B) Tamiraparani C) Vaigai D) Kollidam E) Answer Not Known
4. Who is the current Chief of the Naval Staff?
A) Admiral R. Hari Kumar B) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi C) Admiral Karambir Singh D) Admiral Sunil Lanba E) Answer Not Known
5. When was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched and by which Prime Minister?
A) 26th January 2001 by Manmohan Singh B) 15th August 2000 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee C) 25th December 2000 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee D) 2nd October 2001 by Manmohan Singh E) Answer Not Known
July 20, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the minimum population requirement for a city to be classified as a Municipal Corporation?
A) 10 lakhs B) 3 lakhs C) 5 lakhs D) 1 lakh E) Answer Not Known
2. Which city hosted the seventh plenary session of the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum in 2024?
A) Beijing B) New Delhi C) Rio de Janeiro D) Johannesburg E) Answer Not Known
3. Which PSU contributed the highest dividend to the Centre in FY25?
A) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation B) Indian Oil Corporation C) Bharat Petroleum Corporation D) Coal India Limited E) Answer Not Known
4. What time period does the archaeological findings at Marungur primarily belong to?
A) Sangam Period B) Iron Age to Early Historic Period C) Megalithic Period D) Chola Period E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is Wular Lake located?
A) Himachal Pradesh Valley B) Punjab Plains C) Uttarakhand Hills D) Kashmir Valley E) Answer Not Known
July 21, 2025 6 Qs
1. Under which revised policy can coal linkages be allocated to projects through tariff-based competitive bidding?
A) National Coal Policy 2020 B) Shakti Policy 2025 C) Coal India Policy 2024 D) Energy Security Policy 2025 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which ministry developed the e-Sakshya mobile application for police personnel?
A) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology B) Ministry of Home Affairs C) Ministry of Law and Justice D) Ministry of Science and Technology E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year did the negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement begin?
A) 2022 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2023 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which space mission is commemorated by World Moon Day?
A) Apollo 10 B) Apollo 12 C) Apollo 11 D) Gemini 7 E) Answer Not Known
5. Which platform did India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology use for nationwide consultation on AI?
A) Digital India Portal B) National Portal of India C) e-Governance Portal D) MyGov Platform E) Answer Not Known
6. Which location is described as a hub for the bronze sculpture industry, especially Chola-era bronzes?
A) Swamimalai B) Thanjavur C) Kumbakonam D) Darasuram E) Answer Not Known
July 22, 2025 5 Qs
1. Who was India's 13th Vice-President?
A) Hamid Ansari B) M. Venkaiah Naidu C) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat D) Mohammad Hidayatullah E) Answer Not Known
2. What does NISAR stand for in the satellite mission?
A) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar B) National Indian Space Advanced Radar C) NASA-ISRO Surveillance and Reconnaissance D) Nuclear Imaging Satellite Advanced Radar E) Answer Not Known
3. Who is the 54th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court?
A) Justice P. Sathasivam B) Justice N.V. Ramana C) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud D) Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava E) Answer Not Known
4. What is the local Tamil name for goldlined seabream?
A) Koduva B) Matti vaayan C) Sankara meen D) Pomfret E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the scientific name of goldlined seabream?
A) Lates calcarifer B) Lutjanus argentimaculatus C) Epinephelus malabaricus D) Rhabdosargus sarba E) Answer Not Known
July 23, 2025 7 Qs
1. Since which year has Tamil Nadu been officially celebrating Rajendra Chola I's birth anniversary?
A) 2021 B) 2020 C) 2019 D) 2022 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which organization established the South Asian University?
A) ASEAN B) SAARC C) BIMSTEC D) SCO E) Answer Not Known
3. What percentage of India's rubber cultivation area does Kerala account for?
A) 68% B) 80% C) 76% D) 72% E) Answer Not Known
4. What rank does Tamil Nadu hold in India in terms of per capita Net State Domestic Product?
A) Second B) First C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
5. What is India's ambitious target for nuclear power generating capacity by 2047 as announced in Union Budget 2025-26?
A) 50 GW B) 75 GW C) 100 GW D) 150 GW E) Answer Not Known
6. Who authored the "Constitution of Free India: A Draft" in 1944 under the Radical Democratic Party?
A) Jayaprakash Narayan B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak C) Shriman Narayan Agarwal D) M.N. Roy E) Answer Not Known
7. Which was Asia's first nuclear research reactor, established by India in 1956?
A) Dhruva B) Apsara C) Cirus D) Kamini E) Answer Not Known
July 24, 2025 5 Qs
1. In which year was the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem scheme launched in India?
A) 2023 B) 2025 C) 2022 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which public outreach programme is being implemented by the Tamil Nadu government for direct interaction with citizens?
A) Ungaludan Stalin B) Makkal Nalvazhvu C) Jana Sampark Abhiyan D) Praja Darbar E) Answer Not Known
3. Which city is known for its innovative six-bucket waste segregation system at source level?
A) Surat B) Indore C) Pune D) Lucknow E) Answer Not Known
4. In which landmark case did the Supreme Court clarify that advisory opinions do not constitute binding precedents?
A) R.K. Garg vs Union of India (1981) B) St. Xavier's College vs State of Gujarat (1974) C) In Re: Special Courts Bill (1978) D) Natural Resources Allocation (2012) E) Answer Not Known
5. What is arthritis according to medical definition?
A) A viral infection affecting respiratory system B) A cardiovascular disease affecting heart function C) Joint inflammation causing pain, stiffness, and swelling D) A neurological disorder affecting brain function E) Answer Not Known
July 25, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra River?
A) Yarlung Tsangpo B) Manas Tsangpo C) Indus Tsangpo D) Sutlej Tsangpo E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state records the highest rate of internal migration in India?
A) Uttar Pradesh B) West Bengal C) Bihar D) Odisha E) Answer Not Known
3. In which year did NDMA release the Management of Urban Flooding guidelines?
A) 2008 B) 2010 C) 2012 D) 2014 E) Answer Not Known
4. In which year was the NAMASTE scheme for mechanised sanitation launched?
A) 2013 B) 2022 C) 2023 D) 2024 E) Answer Not Known
5. In which year were the Registration of Electors Rules amended to introduce summary and intensive revision categories?
A) 1960 B) 1989 C) 2003 D) 1987 E) Answer Not Known
July 26, 2025 5 Qs
1. When is World Mangrove Day observed annually?
A) July 25 B) July 26 C) July 27 D) August 26 E) Answer Not Known
2. What does GLOMIS stand for in mangrove research?
A) Global Mangrove Information System B) GLObal Mangrove database and Information System C) Global Marine database Information System D) Global Monitoring Information System E) Answer Not Known
3. When did India declare itself a nuclear weapon state?
A) May 1998 B) May 1997 C) June 1998 D) April 1999 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which two communities are primarily involved in the ethnic conflict in Manipur?
A) Naga and Meitei B) Tangkhul and Kabui C) Manipuri and Assamese D) Kuki-Zo and Meitei E) Answer Not Known
5. Who was the second longest-serving Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms before Narendra Modi surpassed this record?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee C) Indira Gandhi D) Rajiv Gandhi E) Answer Not Known
July 27, 2025 5 Qs
1. Tamil Nadu's Cadaver Transplant Programme was established in which year?
A) 2008 B) 2007 C) 2009 D) 2010 E) Answer Not Known
2. In which district of Tamil Nadu is Gangaikonda Cholapuram located?
A) Thanjavur B) Tiruchirappalli C) Ariyalur D) Cuddalore E) Answer Not Known
3. What is India's rank in global tomato production according to the 2022-23 data?
A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth E) Answer Not Known
4. The Vishaka Guidelines were formulated by the Supreme Court in response to which case?
A) Nirbhaya case B) Aruna Shanbaug case C) Mathura rape case D) Bhanwari Devi case E) Answer Not Known
5. What does NISAR stand for?
A) NASA-ISRO Strategic Aerospace Radar B) Nuclear Imaging Satellite Advanced Radar C) National Indian Space Advanced Radar D) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar E) Answer Not Known
July 28, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the monthly financial assistance amount provided under Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme?
A) ₹1,000 B) ₹3,000 C) ₹2,000 D) ₹1,500 E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the total fund amount requested by Tamil Nadu under Samagra Shiksha for 2024-25?
A) ₹2,151.59 crore B) ₹2,051.59 crore C) ₹2,251.59 crore D) ₹2,351.59 crore E) Answer Not Known
3. Which government initiative supports MedTech entrepreneurs by promoting local manufacturing?
A) Startup India B) Digital India C) Make in India D) Skill India E) Answer Not Known
4. When is National Handloom Day celebrated annually in India?
A) August 5 B) August 7 C) August 9 D) August 11 E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the denomination of the commemorative coin released by PM Modi to honor Rajendra Chola I?
A) One thousand rupees B) Five hundred rupees C) Two thousand rupees D) Five thousand rupees E) Answer Not Known
July 29, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is the current paddy procurement target that Tamil Nadu is likely to achieve soon?
A) 45 lakh tonnes B) 40 lakh tonnes C) 50 lakh tonnes D) 35 lakh tonnes E) Answer Not Known
2. What is the World Heritage Site in connection with Rajendra Chola I's legacy?
A) Shore Temple at Mamallapuram B) Brihadisvara Temple C) Meenakshi Temple D) Airavatesvara Temple E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the total number of Grandmasters India has produced in chess?
A) 85 B) 87 C) 88 D) 90 E) Answer Not Known
4. Which committee in 1946 recommended evidence-based modern scientific medicine over traditional systems?
A) Bhore Committee B) Mudaliar Committee C) Sarkaria Commission D) Kothari Commission E) Answer Not Known
5. What is the weight of the NISAR satellite that will be launched by GSLV-F16?
A) 2,280 kg B) 2,520 kg C) 2,450 kg D) 2,392 kg E) Answer Not Known
July 30, 2025 5 Qs
1. What is India's Gini Index score that places it in the 'moderately low' inequality category?
A) 25.5 B) 23.2 C) 27.8 D) 29.1 E) Answer Not Known
2. Which state became the first to offer free bus services for women?
A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) Delhi E) Answer Not Known
3. Which radar system did India build for the NISAR satellite?
A) L-band radar B) S-band radar C) X-band radar D) C-band radar E) Answer Not Known
4. Which scheme was implemented by the Central government in 2016 to incentivise formal sector job creation but was discontinued in March 2022?
A) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana B) Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana C) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana D) Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan E) Answer Not Known
5. Where is the Bandipur Tiger Reserve located?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh E) Answer Not Known
July 31, 2025 6 Qs
1. Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in India?
A) Central Election Committee B) Election Commission of India C) Parliamentary Standing Committee D) Ministry of Law and Justice E) Answer Not Known
2. Under which programme is the ₹1,321-crore water infrastructure project being implemented in Tamil Nadu?
A) National Water Mission B) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana C) Comprehensive Water Resources Development Programme D) Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme E) Answer Not Known
3. What is the standard unit used to measure water flow rate in irrigation canals in India?
A) Litres per second B) Cubic feet per second (cusecs) C) Megalitres per day D) Thousand million cubic feet E) Answer Not Known
4. According to ILO and UNICEF estimates, how many children were engaged in hazardous work globally in 2024?
A) 138 million B) 54 million C) 271 million D) 153 million E) Answer Not Known
5. According to National Crime Records Bureau data, how many children were trafficked in India in 2022?
A) 2,878 children B) 1,059 children C) 271 children D) 153 children E) Answer Not Known
6. What was India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate in June, representing a 10-month low?
A) 3.9% B) 1.5% C) 2.6% D) 3.5% E) Answer Not Known
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