Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-05
Q1Which state government recently announced a USD 1 million prize for deciphering the Indus Valley script?Options
ATamil NaduBKarnatakaCKeralaDAndhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a USD 1 million prize for scholars who successfully decipher the Indus Valley script.
Q2The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, recently urged the Union government to approve metro rail projects for which two cities in the state?Options
AChennai and CoimbatoreBMadurai and TiruchirappalliCMadurai and CoimbatoreDSalem and Erode
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Madurai and Coimbatore
Explanation
Governor R.N. Ravi specifically mentioned the need for the Union government to approve metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore.
Q3`Mucuna bracteata`, an invasive creeper, is currently being cleared in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AKanniyakumariBThe NilgirisCCoimbatoreDDindigul
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Kanniyakumari
Explanation
The clearing of the invasive creeper `Mucuna bracteata` has begun in Kanniyakumari district as part of environmental conservation efforts.
Q4Which two major rivers in Tamil Nadu were recently highlighted for facing serious pollution issues and needing rejuvenation?Options
ACauvery and VaigaiBVaigai and TamirabharaniCTamirabharani and PalarDBhavani and Noyyal
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Vaigai and Tamirabharani
Explanation
The Vaigai and Tamirabharani rivers were highlighted for facing serious pollution issues and the urgent need for rejuvenation efforts.
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Q5What was the primary reason cited for Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walking out of the Assembly during the customary address recently?Options
ADisagreement over state policiesBIssues regarding the national anthemCProtest against central government fundsDConcerns about legislative procedures
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Issues regarding the national anthem
Explanation
Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the Assembly citing issues related to the national anthem and perceived disrespect to the constitution during the proceedings.
Q6Which political party recently opposed the Tamil Nadu government's move to merge village panchayats with municipalities?Options
ADMKBAIADMKCCPIDBJP
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CPI
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) openly opposed the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to merge village panchayats with municipalities.
Q7With over 1,000 km of operational network, India's Metro Rail system ranks as the _____ largest in the world.Options
ASecondBThirdCFourthDFifth
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Third
Explanation
India has achieved a significant milestone with over 1,000 km of operational metro rail network, making it the third largest in the world.
Q8What significant milestone did ISRO's POEM-4 mission achieve recently, marking a first for India in space?Options
ASuccessful tethered debris captureBDeployment of a new communication satelliteCSprouting of cowpea seedlings in zero gravityDFirst human spaceflight test
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Sprouting of cowpea seedlings in zero gravity
Explanation
ISRO's POEM-4 mission successfully sprouted cowpea seedlings in zero gravity, a first for India in demonstrating plant growth in space.
Q9The UJALA scheme, which recently completed 10 years, is associated with which of the following initiatives?Options
ARural electrificationBEnergy-efficient lightingCClean cooking fuelDSolar power generation
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Energy-efficient lighting
Explanation
UJALA scheme focuses on promoting energy-efficient lighting solutions like LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption and save electricity.
Q10Which recent cyclone affecting Tamil Nadu was declared a 'disaster of severe nature' by the Union government?Options
ACyclone MichaungBCyclone RemalCCyclone FengalDCyclone Hamoon
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Cyclone Fengal
Explanation
Cyclone Fengal, which caused significant damage and casualties in Tamil Nadu, was declared a 'disaster of severe nature' by the Union government.
Q11Which institution in Tamil Nadu recently built Asia's largest shallow wave basin?Options
AAnna UniversityBMadras Institute of TechnologyCIIT-MadrasDNIT-Tiruchirappalli
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IIT-Madras
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IIT-Madras constructed Asia's largest shallow wave basin, a significant infrastructure for coastal and ocean engineering research and development.
Q12What is the primary objective of ISRO's recently highlighted SpaDeX mission?Options
APlanetary explorationBSatellite docking experimentCDeep-space communicationDAsteroid deflection test
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Satellite docking experiment
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ISRO's SpaDeX mission is designed for an in-orbit satellite docking experiment, which is crucial for future space missions like orbital refueling, in-space manufacturing, and debris removal.
Q13Which transport corporation in Tamil Nadu recently introduced a smart travel card for cashless ticketing in its buses and metro rail?Options
ASETCBTNSTCCMTCDCMRL
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MTC
Explanation
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) in Chennai introduced a smart travel card for cashless ticketing, facilitating seamless travel across its bus and metro rail networks.
Q14Awareness campaigns in South India's "vulture-safe" zones are proving effective in phasing out toxic drugs harmful to vultures. Which of the following drugs is commonly cited as a threat to vultures?Options
AParacetamolBIbuprofenCDiclofenacDAspirin
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Diclofenac
Explanation
Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in livestock, has been widely implicated in vulture population declines due to its toxicity to the birds when they feed on treated carcasses.
Q15India is set to host an International Seminar to deliberate on challenges and innovations in formalizing and extending social security for which group of workers?Options
AGovernment employeesBInformal workersCIT professionalsDAgricultural scientists
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Informal workers
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India will host an International Seminar focusing on formalization and extension of social security for informal workers, addressing their unique challenges and seeking innovative solutions.