Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-02
Q1Which institution has partnered with the Union government to enhance the agricultural extension system in India?Options
AIIT DelhiBIIT MadrasCIISc BengaluruDIIM Ahmedabad
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras has partnered with the Union government to enhance the agricultural extension system.
Q2What is the name of the draft rules released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for public consultation, seeking feedback until February 18, 2025?Options
ADraft Personal Data Security Rules, 2025BDraft Digital India Act, 2025CDraft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025DDraft E-commerce Privacy Rules, 2025
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Correct answer
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
Explanation
MeitY has released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 for public consultation, with feedback sought by February 18, 2025.
Q3What reason did Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu state for the financial crisis faced by universities in the state?Options
ADecline in student admissionsBMismanagement of funds by universitiesCRefusal by UGC to release fundsDIncrease in operational costs
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Refusal by UGC to release funds
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu stated that the University Grants Commission (UGC) refusing to release funds is the reason for the financial crisis in state universities.
Q4Which major space mission is among ISRO's key projects planned for 2025?Options
AChandrayaan-4 lunar missionBMangalyaan-2 Mars orbiterCAditya-L2 solar missionDGaganyaan human spaceflight
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Gaganyaan human spaceflight
Explanation
ISRO's ambitious launch schedule for 2025 includes the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, along with other key missions in navigation, defense, remote sensing, and communication.
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Q5Which annual cultural festival, also known as 'Namma Ooru Thiruvizha', is set to be inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin on January 13?Options
AMargazhi MahotsavamBPongal VizhaCChennai SangamamDMamallapuram Dance Festival
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Chennai Sangamam
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin is scheduled to inaugurate the annual Chennai Sangamam, also known as 'Namma Ooru Thiruvizha', on January 13.
Q6What is the primary purpose of ISRO's planned launch of the US communications satellite 'Bluebird' with GSLV Mk III?Options
AEarth observation for climate studiesBDirect smartphone calls from spaceCDeep space explorationDMilitary surveillance
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Direct smartphone calls from space
Explanation
ISRO is poised to launch the US communications satellite 'Bluebird' using GSLV Mk III, which is intended to enable direct smartphone calls from space.
Q7The Tamil Nadu government announced a Pongal bonus for its employees and a gift of ₹500 for which group of beneficiaries?Options
AStudentsBFarmersCPensionersDUnemployed youth
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Pensioners
Explanation
The T.N. government announced a Pongal bonus for employees and a gift of ₹500 for pensioners.
Q8Which district in Tamil Nadu is set to host the first Jallikattu event of 2025 at Thatchankurichi?Options
AMaduraiBSivagangaCPudukottaiDRamanathapuram
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Correct answer
Pudukottai
Explanation
Thatchankurichi in Pudukottai district is all set to host the first Jallikattu event of 2025 in Tamil Nadu on January 4.
Q9The Supreme Court has ruled that if land compensation is delayed, the compensation should be paid at what rate?Options
AThe rate at the time of initial acquisitionBA fixed interest rate decided by the governmentCThe current market rateDA rate decided by the local administration
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The current market rate
Explanation
The Supreme Court has ruled that if land compensation is delayed, it should be paid at the current market rate.
Q10The 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme, under which registrations have begun in Chamarajanagar, provides unemployment allowance to graduates and diploma holders. Which state government launched this scheme?Options
ATamil NaduBKeralaCKarnatakaDAndhra Pradesh
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Karnataka
Explanation
The 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme, which provides unemployment allowance, has begun registrations in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. It is a scheme of the Karnataka state government.
Q11Which organization has been directed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to strengthen border monitoring to prevent the dumping of biomedical waste from a neighboring state?Options
AKerala State Pollution Control BoardBTamil Nadu Pollution Control BoardCCentral Pollution Control BoardDKarnataka State Environmental Agency
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Explanation
The NGT slammed Kerala for inaction on biomedical waste dumping and directed Tamil Nadu to strengthen its border monitoring to prevent the inflow of such waste.
Q12What is the 'Vergalai Thedi' scheme recently in the news, involving children of non-resident Tamils visiting Ramanathapuram district?Options
AA cultural exchange program for foreign studentsBA tourism promotion initiative for ancestral visitsCA scheme to connect diaspora children with their roots in Tamil NaduDAn educational scholarship program
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A scheme to connect diaspora children with their roots in Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The 'Vergalai Thedi' scheme facilitates children of non-resident Tamils to visit places like Ramanathapuram district, connecting them with their ancestral roots in Tamil Nadu.
Q13The Madras High Court recently highlighted the politicisation of a sexual assault case that occurred in which prominent educational institution in Tamil Nadu?Options
AUniversity of MadrasBMadurai Kamaraj UniversityCAnna UniversityDBharathiar University
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Anna University
Explanation
The Madras High Court highlighted the politicisation of the sexual assault case that took place at Anna University.
Q14India has invited private participation for the first time in which key energy sector?Options
ASolar powerBWind powerCHydroelectric powerDNuclear power
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Nuclear power
Explanation
In a historic first, India has invited private participation in the nuclear power sector.
Q15Which report recently recommended major reforms in the Tamil Nadu police force?Options
AThird Police Commission reportBFifth Police Commission reportCState Administrative Reforms Commission reportDJustice Aruna Jagadeesan Commission report
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Correct answer
Fifth Police Commission report
Explanation
The Fifth Police Commission report has recommended major reforms in the T.N. police.