DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – 24 & 25

1. The “Namma School Namma Ooru Palli (NSNOP)” initiative in Chennai was launched by which department?

2. Which committee was set up in 1969 to examine Centre–State relations in India?

3. The Sarkaria Commission, which studied Centre–State relations, was established in which year?

4. The Justice Kurian Joseph Committee (2025) was set up to __________

5. According to Article 51A(h) of the Indian Constitution, it is a fundamental duty of citizens to:

6. In which year was the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai scheme introduced by the Tamil Nadu government?

7. Choose the correct statement about The Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai scheme
1. It provides ₹1,000 yearly assistance to women heads of families earning less than ₹2.5 lakh annually.
2. Tamil Nadu is the first state in India to recognise women’s unpaid domestic and care work through financial compensation.

8. Which of the following are criteria for a Census Town in India?
1. Minimum population of 5,000 persons
2. Population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km
3. At least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits

9. Match the following
Global Navigation Satellite Systems Country/Region
(a) GPS 1. Russia
(b) GLONASS 2. EU
(c) Beidou 3. US
(d) Galileo 4. China

10. Choose the correct statement about the NAVIC
1. NAVIC stands for National Advanced Vehicle and Intercontinental Constellation.
2. NAVIC covers a distance of approximately 2,500 km around India.

11. Which of the following correctly matches the components of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) with their functions?
1. QRSAM – Neutralizes high-speed targets at medium ranges
2.VSHORADS – Shoulder-fired missile for close-range threats
3. DEW – High-energy laser weapon for drones

12. Choose the correct statement about the National Space Day
1. India celebrates National Space Day on August 23 every year, marking Chandrayaan3’s landing and other space achievements.
2. The theme for National Space Day 2025 is “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient
Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities.”

13. Match the following
Space Events Year
(a) INCOSPAR formed 1. 1969
(b) ISRO established 2. 1962
(c) Aryabhatta launched 3. 1975
(d) Rohini Satellite 4. 1980

14. Statement 1 : Ministry of Tourism released the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” on 22 August 2025 in collaboration with IAMAI.
Statement 2 : The report aims to provide a strategic roadmap for strengthening India’s homestay and BnB sectors.

15. Choose the incorrect statement about Subarnarekha river
1. It originates at an altitude of 600 m near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand
2. Its main tributaries are the Kanchi, Karkari and Karkai.

16. Choose the correct statement about Tiger Reserve in India
1. The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve (STR) has become India’s first -largest tiger reserve after adding 1,044.68 sq km to its area.
2. The second-largest tiger reserve in India is the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, covering approximately 3,728 sq km in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

17. Choose the incorrect statement about International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
1.It is a multilateral alliance of over 90 countries and organizations dedicated to the conservation of 10 big cat species
2. Nepal has officially joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

18. Choose the correct statement about the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
1. It was formed in 2016 under the provisions of the RBI Act, 1934, to set India’s benchmark policy interest rate (repo rate).
2. The Governor of RBI serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the MPC.

19. Choose the correct pair
Production Tamil Nadu rank
1.Finger millet – 2
2.Sugarcane and maize – 3

20. Choose the correct pair
Scheme Place
1. Illam Thedi Kalvi Mudaliarkuppam
2. Ennum Ezhuthum’ Tiruvallur