TNPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 06th August 2025

Test your knowledge with the TNPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 06th August 2025. This quiz covers topics such as Annu Rani's javelin throw victory, Thayumanavar Scheme for senior citizens, Hill Farmers Development Scheme, PVTG welfare programs, and Coastal Shipping Bill 2025. Available in English with detailed explanations for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, and Banking aspirants.

Question 1: Annu Rani Javelin Throw Victory

English: Who won women's gold in javelin throw at the 8th International Wieslaw Maniak Memorial 2025 Athletics Championships held in Szczecin, Poland?

Options:
A) Annu Rani
B) Anjali Bhagwat
C) Anuradha Biswal
D) Dutee Chand

Answer: A

Explanation: Annu Rani won the gold medal with her best effort of 62.59 meters at the competition which ended on Wednesday night, Indian time. She will next compete in the World Athletics Continental Tour France stage event starting in Puvaleswaram on Sunday. Meanwhile, India's Pooja finished 3rd in the 800m race in the event.

Question 2: Thayumanavar Scheme

English: Consider the following statements about Thayumanavar Scheme:
1. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Food and Consumer Protection.
2. Target Beneficiaries are Senior citizens aged 60 and Persons with disabilities.
3. Essential commodities like rice, sugar, and oil will be delivered to beneficiaries' doorsteps on the second Saturday and Sunday of every alternate month.

Options:
A) 1,2 are correct
B) 2,3 only correct
C) 1,2,3 are correct
D) 1 only correct

Answer: D

Explanation: The Hindu
1. The Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme, under which families with senior citizens above the age of 70 and persons with disabilities will be provided essential commodities at their doorstep, will be launched on August 12. It is implemented by the Department of Food and Consumer Protection. This is correct.
2. Target beneficiaries are senior citizens above 70 years and persons with disabilities, not 60 years. This is incorrect.
3. Delivery is not specified to occur on the second Saturday and Sunday of every alternate month, but rather as per the scheme's schedule. This is incorrect.

Question 3: Hill Farmers Development Scheme

English: Which of the following is incorrect about Malaivazh Uzhavar Munnetra Thittam (Hill Farmers Development Scheme)?
1. Approximately 79,323 hill farmers in Tamil Nadu are engaged in agricultural activities, covering around 75,360 hectares of land.
2. This scheme would focus on promoting the cultivation of minor millets, vegetable crops, and the Integrated Farming System.
3. It was launched in the year 2023 under centrally sponsored scheme National Millet Mission.

Options:
A) 1,2,3 are incorrect
B) 1,3 only incorrect
C) 3 only incorrect
D) None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation: TN press release
1. Approximately 79,323 hill farmers in Tamil Nadu are engaged in agricultural activities, covering around 75,360 hectares of land. This is correct.
2. The scheme focuses on promoting the cultivation of minor millets, vegetable crops, and the Integrated Farming System. This is correct.
3. The Hill Farmers Development Scheme was announced on March 15, 2025, not in 2023, and it is not under the National Millet Mission. This is incorrect.

Question 4: PVTG Welfare Schemes

English: Consider the following schemes for the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
1. Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya MahaAbhiyaN (PM JANMAN) is a mission to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs by providing essential amenities.
2. "Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)" to provide quality education, 5% seats in each of the EMRSs is reserved for PVTG students.
3. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) is a central sector scheme to promote the livelihood of tribal communities to provide support for processing and value addition of Minor Forest Produce (MFP).

Options:
A) 1,2 are correct
B) 1,3 only correct
C) 1,2,3 are correct
D) 1 only correct

Answer: C

Explanation: PIB
1. On 15th November 2023, Hon'ble Prime Minister launched Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya MahaAbhiyaN (PM JANMAN) for socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities residing in 18 states and one UT. This is correct.
2. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) provide quality education, with 5% seats in each EMRS reserved for PVTG students. This is correct.
3. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) is a central sector scheme to promote the livelihood of tribal communities by supporting processing and value addition of Minor Forest Produce (MFP). This is correct.

Question 5: Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025

English: Consider the following statements about Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025:
1. It comprises six chapters and 42 clauses, It introduces a licensing system for coastal shipping and framework for regulating foreign vessels engaged in coasting trade.
2. It mandates the formulation of a National Coastal and Inland Shipping Strategic Plan to guide future infrastructure development.
3. It provides for the creation of a National Database for Coastal Shipping, enabling real-time access to authentic and updated data.

Options:
A) 1,2 are correct
B) 1,2,3 are correct
C) 1,3 only correct
D) 2,3 only correct

Answer: B

Explanation: PIB
1. The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 comprises six chapters and 42 clauses. It introduces a simplified licensing system for coastal shipping and lays down the framework for regulating foreign vessels engaged in coasting trade. This is correct.
2. The Bill mandates the formulation of a National Coastal and Inland Shipping Strategic Plan to guide future infrastructure development and policy direction. This is correct.
3. The Bill provides for the creation of a National Database for Coastal Shipping, enabling real-time access to authentic and updated data. This is correct.

Question 6: Matched Pairs

English: Consider the following matched pairs:
1. NMCG - National Movement for Clean Ganga
2. WALAMTARI - Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute
3. INTACH - Indian National Troop for Art and Cultural Heritage
4. CLAP - Continuous Learning and Activity Portal

Options:
A) 2 pairs are correct
B) 3 pairs are correct
C) 4 pairs are correct
D) 1 pair is correct

Answer: B

Explanation:
1. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) - Namami Gange Programme, is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a 'Flagship Programme' by the Union Government in June 2014 to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation, and rejuvenation of National River Ganga. This is correct.
2. WALAMTARI - Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute. This is correct.
3. INTACH - Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, not "Troop." It was founded in 1984 to spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India. This is incorrect.
4. CLAP - Continuous Learning and Activity Portal. This is correct.
Thus, three pairs (1, 2, 4) are correct.