Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-03
Q1How many Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres are currently operational in Tamil Nadu's Municipal Corporations, with plans for further expansion?Options
A10B12C18D25
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Correct answer
18
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) has reported that 18 Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres are currently operational in the State's Municipal Corporations, and the government plans to expand them.
Q2Which district in Tamil Nadu recently saw over 10,000 students benefit under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCErodeDVellore
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Correct answer
Erode
Explanation
More than 10,000 students have benefited under the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme in Erode district.
Q3ISRO recently announced the successful germination of which type of seeds in space under microgravity conditions within four days?Options
ARice seedsBWheat seedsCCowpea seedsDMustard seeds
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Correct answer
Cowpea seeds
Explanation
ISRO successfully germinated cowpea seeds in space in just four days under microgravity conditions, marking a significant step in space farming efforts.
Q4Which district is set to host Tamil Nadu's first Jallikattu event of 2025 in Thatchankurichi?Options
AMaduraiBSivagangaCPudukottaiDTheni
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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, 2025.
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Q5What is the name of India's first indigenous space robotic arm, which successfully operated in space onboard POEM4?Options
AChandraBotBRRM-TDCSpaceArm-IDVayuHand
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Correct answer
RRM-TD
Explanation
ISRO successfully operated India's first space robotic arm, named RRM-TD (Robotic Arm Refueling Mission - Technology Demonstrator), onboard POEM4.
Q6Who recently inaugurated the services of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) and laid the foundation stone of its new building in Madurai?Options
AUnion Minister Shri Piyush GoyalBUnion Minister Dr. Virendra KumarCChief Minister M.K. StalinDPrime Minister Narendra Modi
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Correct answer
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar
Explanation
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the services of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) and laid the foundation stone of its new building in Madurai.
Q7The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 for public consultation. What is the deadline for submitting feedback?Options
AJanuary 31, 2025BFebruary 18, 2025CMarch 15, 2025DApril 1, 2025
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Correct answer
February 18, 2025
Explanation
MeitY has sought feedback/comments from the public on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, by 18th February, 2025.
Q8What is the name of the Tamil Nadu government scheme under which children of non-resident Tamils visit ancestral places in the state, such as Ramanathapuram district?Options
ATamil Isai ThittamBVergalai ThediCPravasi Tamil ConnectDNammaku Naame
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Correct answer
Vergalai Thedi
Explanation
Under the 'Vergalai Thedi' scheme (meaning 'In Search of Roots'), children of non-resident Tamils visit places like Ramanathapuram district to connect with their ancestral heritage.
Q9Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, a renowned scientist who recently passed away, held which of the following prominent positions?Options
AChairman of ISROBPrincipal Scientific Adviser to the Government of IndiaCDirector General of DRDODPresident of Indian National Science Academy
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Correct answer
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Explanation
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram served as the Principal Scientific Adviser and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy, and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Q10Which Police Commission in Tamil Nadu recently submitted its report recommending major reforms in the state police department?Options
AThird Police CommissionBFourth Police CommissionCFifth Police CommissionDSixth Police Commission
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Correct answer
Fifth Police Commission
Explanation
The Fifth Police Commission report has recommended major reforms in the Tamil Nadu police department.
Q11ISRO's 'all-girls moon mission' is slated for launch in which year?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2028
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Correct answer
2026
Explanation
ISRO’s all-girls moon mission is slated for a September 2026 launch.
Q12A vaccination drive for cattle against foot-and-mouth disease recently got underway in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AThanjavurBNagapattinamCMayiladuthuraiDTiruvarur
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Correct answer
Mayiladuthurai
Explanation
A vaccination drive for cattle against foot-and-mouth disease has gotten underway in Mayiladuthurai district.
Q13The Tamil Nadu government announced a Pongal gift of what amount for pensioners?Options
A₹200B₹300C₹500D₹1,000
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Correct answer
₹500
Explanation
The T.N. government announced a Pongal bonus for employees and a gift of ₹500 each for pensioners.
Q14DRDO observed its 67th Foundation Day by paying floral tributes to which former President of India at its headquarters?Options
ADr. S. RadhakrishnanBDr. A.P.J. Abdul KalamCShri Ram Nath KovindDDr. Zakir Husain
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Correct answer
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation
On its 67th Foundation Day, DRDO paid floral tributes to former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at his bust in the DRDO Headquarters.
Q15The Madras High Court recently ruled that elephant camps cannot be conducted without whose permission?Options
AState Forest DepartmentBAnimal Welfare Board of IndiaCUnion governmentDLocal District Collector
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Correct answer
Union government
Explanation
The Madras High Court has ruled that elephant camps cannot be conducted without the Union government's permission.