Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-04
Q1What amount has Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced as a prize for successfully deciphering the Indus Valley script?Options
A$500,000B$1 millionC$2 millionD₹1 crore
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Correct answer
$1 million
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a prize of $1 million for scholars who successfully decipher the Indus Valley script, emphasizing the State's commitment to historical research.
Q2According to a recent report, how many million units of electricity were consumed by public EV charging stations in Tamil Nadu?Options
A5.45 million unitsB6.89 million unitsC8.77 million unitsD10.21 million units
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8.77 million units
Explanation
Public EV charging stations across Tamil Nadu consumed 8.77 million units of electricity, as per a recent report.
Q3Which of the following schemes has benefited over 10,000 students in Erode district, Tamil Nadu?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBNaan Mudhalvan SchemeCPudhumai Penn SchemeDMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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Correct answer
Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
Explanation
The 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, aimed at skill development and career guidance, has benefited over 10,000 students in Erode district, showcasing its impact on youth empowerment.
Q4India's first glass bridge has been inaugurated in which location in Tamil Nadu?Options
AUdhagamandalamBKodaikanalCKanniyakumariDRameswaram
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Kanniyakumari
Explanation
India's first glass bridge has been inaugurated at Kanniyakumari, adding a new tourist attraction to the southern tip of India.
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Q5Which two rivers in Tamil Nadu are currently facing serious pollution issues and require rejuvenation, as per recent reports?Options
ACauvery and BhavaniBVaigai and TamirabharaniCPonnaiyar and PalarDThenpennai and Vaigai
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Vaigai and Tamirabharani
Explanation
The Vaigai and Tamirabharani rivers in Tamil Nadu are reported to be facing serious pollution issues and are in urgent need of rejuvenation efforts.
Q6In December 2024, a Composite Regional Centre (CRC) was inaugurated in which city of Tamil Nadu by Union Minister Shri Virendra Kumar?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDTrichy
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Madurai
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Virendra Kumar inaugurated the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and also laid the foundation stone for its new building, aimed at serving persons with disabilities.
Q7Which type of seeds did ISRO successfully germinate under microgravity conditions, marking a significant step in space farming?Options
AWheat seedsBRice seedsCCowpea seedsDMustard seeds
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Correct answer
Cowpea seeds
Explanation
ISRO successfully germinated cowpea seeds in just four days under microgravity conditions in its space laboratory, showcasing potential for future space farming efforts.
Q8What is the name of India's first space robotic arm successfully operated by ISRO onboard the POEM4 platform?Options
AChandrayaan ArmBRRM-TDCGaganyaan ManipulatorDMangalyaan Rover Arm
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Correct answer
RRM-TD
Explanation
ISRO successfully operated India's first space robotic arm, named RRM-TD (Robotic Refueling Mission - Test Demonstrator), onboard the POEM4 platform, marking a significant technological advancement.
Q9With over 1,000 kilometers of operational metro lines, what is India's global ranking in terms of metro connectivity?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Third
Explanation
India's extensive development in urban transport has led to over 1,000 km of operational metro lines, placing it as the third-largest metro network globally.
Q10The Union government is set to launch a new round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for which sector on January 6?Options
ATextile sectorBAutomobile sectorCSteel sectorDElectronics sector
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Correct answer
Steel sector
Explanation
The Central government is scheduled to launch a new round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme specifically for the steel sector on January 6.
Q11Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who recently passed away, was a renowned Indian scientist known for his significant contributions in which field?Options
ASpace TechnologyBAtomic EnergyCBiotechnologyDInformation Technology
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Atomic Energy
Explanation
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram was a distinguished atomic energy scientist, former Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Q12DRDO's CVRDE is planning to develop an indigenous 700HP engine for the future production of which Indian light tank?Options
AArjun TankBZorawar Light TankCT-90 Bhishma TankDVijayanta Tank
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Correct answer
Zorawar Light Tank
Explanation
DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) is set to develop an indigenous 700HP engine for the 'Zorawar Light Tank', replacing the current Cummins engine, as part of India's push for defence indigenization.