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TNPSC Current Affairs – Wednesday, 1 January 2025

TNPSC Current Affairs • 1 Jan 2025

Published on: Wednesday, 1 January 2025

TNPSC current affairs for Wednesday, 1 January 2025 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 18 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-01 so that General Studies I, II, III, and the dedicated current affairs slot see the same narrative. Today’s batch explains why each headline matters, the cause-effect threads behind the policies, and how the stories feed into the schemes and science headlines you will see on the paper. Read it once, mark the anchor words that link people, policies, and dates, and then scroll straight to the quiz call-to-action; that second pass is when you turn reading into retrieval rather than letting the news slide away.

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Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-01

Q1India's first 'glass bridge' on the sea has been inaugurated in which district of Tamil Nadu?

Options

AKanyakumari
BThoothukudi
CNagapattinam
DRamanathapuram

Correct answer

Kanyakumari

Explanation

India's first 'glass bridge' on the sea has been inaugurated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

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Q2The Tamil Nadu government's recent proposal for the reorganisation of local bodies involves the merger of which entities with municipal corporations?

Options

ARural panchayats
BTown panchayats
CPeri-urban panchayats
DSpecial village panchayats

Correct answer

Peri-urban panchayats

Explanation

The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled a proposal for the reorganisation of local bodies, which includes the merger of peri-urban panchayats with municipal corporations.

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Q3What is the primary reason cited by Tamil Nadu officials for the financial crisis faced by state universities?

Options

ADecreased state budget allocation
BUGC refusing to release funds
CReduced student fees
DMismanagement of internal funds

Correct answer

UGC refusing to release funds

Explanation

Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu stated that state universities are encountering a financial crisis due to the University Grants Commission (UGC) refusing to release funds.

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Q4Which major tender related to the power sector was recently cancelled by the Tamil Nadu government?

Options

ASolar panel installation
BSmart-meter installation
CWind energy project
DPower plant construction

Correct answer

Smart-meter installation

Explanation

The Tamil Nadu government recently cancelled the smart-meter tender that was awarded to the Adani Group.

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Q5In which area of Erode Corporation is preliminary work beginning for an integrated vegetable and grocery market?

Options

APerundurai
BBhavani
CSolar
DGobi

Correct answer

Solar

Explanation

Erode Corporation has begun preliminary work for an integrated vegetable and grocery market in Solar.

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Q6The recent Chennai Flower Show was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin at which famous park?

Options

AGuindy National Park
BSemmozhi Poonga
CAnna Zoological Park
DChetpet Eco Park

Correct answer

Semmozhi Poonga

Explanation

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Chennai Flower Show at Semmozhi Poonga.

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Q7What is the name of the annual cultural festival in Chennai, also known as 'Namma Ooru Thiruvizha', recently inaugurated by CM Stalin?

Options

AMargazhi Mahotsavam
BChennai Sangamam
CPongal Vizha
DMamallapuram Dance Festival

Correct answer

Chennai Sangamam

Explanation

CM Stalin inaugurated the annual Chennai Sangamam, also known as 'Namma Ooru Thiruvizha'.

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Q8ISRO is set to launch a US satellite that will enable a new communication feature for smartphones. What is this feature?

Options

ADirect satellite internet
BVoice calls directly from space
CHigh-resolution satellite imagery
DGPS navigation enhancement

Correct answer

Voice calls directly from space

Explanation

ISRO is preparing to launch a US satellite that enables direct smartphone calls from space.

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Q9Which central government crop insurance scheme, along with Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme, has been approved for continuation till 2025-26?

Options

APradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
BPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
CKisan Credit Card Scheme
DSoil Health Card Scheme

Correct answer

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Explanation

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) till 2025-26.

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Q10India recently submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report to which international convention, detailing its climate actions?

Options

AConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
BParis Agreement
CUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
DKyoto Protocol

Correct answer

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Explanation

India submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Q11Which female robot is being prepared by ISRO for future space missions, including the Gaganyaan program?

Options

AKIRA
BVyommitra
CPragyan
DKalpana

Correct answer

Vyommitra

Explanation

ISRO is preparing a female robot named Vyommitra for future space missions, including the Gaganyaan program.

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Q12Which digital initiative is credited by the Prime Minister for empowering small businesses and revolutionizing e-commerce in India?

Options

AMyGov
BDigiLocker
COpen Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
DUnified Payments Interface (UPI)

Correct answer

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Explanation

The Prime Minister stated that ONDC has contributed to empowering small businesses and revolutionising e-commerce in India.

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Q13The central government recently extended a one-time special package for which type of fertilizer, benefiting farmers?

Options

AUrea
BDAP (Diammonium Phosphate)
CMOP (Muriate of Potash)
DSSP (Single Super Phosphate)

Correct answer

DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)

Explanation

The government extended a one-time special package up to ₹3,850 crore for DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) fertilizer.

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Q14The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently directed Tamil Nadu to strengthen its border monitoring to prevent the dumping of what type of waste from a neighbouring state?

Options

APlastic waste
BE-waste
CBiomedical waste
DConstruction debris

Correct answer

Biomedical waste

Explanation

The NGT directed Tamil Nadu to strengthen border monitoring to prevent the dumping of biomedical waste from Kerala.

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Q15The weaving sector in Tamil Nadu is investing in which technology to enhance its global competitiveness?

Options

AHandlooms
BPower looms
CAuto looms
DDigital printing

Correct answer

Auto looms

Explanation

The weaving sector in Tamil Nadu is investing in auto looms to tap into the global market and enhance competitiveness.

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Q16Which is India's first Biotechnology policy, paving the way for its critical role in the global biotechnology revolution by 2025?

Options

ABIO-GEN
BBIO-E3
CNational Biotech Mission
DBiotech Vision 2025

Correct answer

BIO-E3

Explanation

India's first Biotechnology policy, named BIO-E3, has been instrumental in paving the way for India's critical role in the global biotechnology revolution by 2025.

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Q17Construction of a new bridge is set to gather steam across which major river in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu?

Options

AVaigai River
BPalar River
CThamizhaparani River
DCauvery River

Correct answer

Cauvery River

Explanation

Construction of a new bridge across the River Cauvery in Tiruchi is set to gather steam by month-end.

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Q18Dr. K.S. Manilal, a recently deceased Padma Awardee, was an eminent personality in which scientific field?

Options

APhysics
BBotany
CZoology
DChemistry

Correct answer

Botany

Explanation

Dr. K.S. Manilal, whose demise was condoled by the Prime Minister, was an eminent botanist and Padma Awardee.

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