Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-06
Q1IIT-Madras recently inaugurated Asia's largest facility of its kind. What is this facility?Options
AShallow Wave BasinBDeep Ocean Research CentreCCoastal Erosion Study LaboratoryDTsunami Simulation Tank
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Shallow Wave Basin
Explanation
IIT-Madras has built Asia’s largest shallow wave basin, a crucial facility for coastal and ocean engineering research.
Q2What new initiative has the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) in Tamil Nadu introduced for cashless ticketing in public transport?Options
AQR Code Payments OnlyBSmart Travel CardCMobile Wallet IntegrationDSubscription-based Model
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Smart Travel Card
Explanation
MTC has introduced a smart travel card to facilitate cashless ticketing in its buses and the Chennai Metro Rail.
Q3Tamil Nadu's first floating restaurant was recently inaugurated in which location?Options
AChennai PortBMuttukaduCRameswaramDKanyakumari
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Muttukadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's first floating restaurant has been opened at Muttukadu, offering a unique dining experience.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced a $1 million prize for achieving what significant feat in ancient Indian history?Options
ATranslating ancient Tamil Brahmi inscriptionsBDeciphering the Indus Valley scriptCLocating submerged ancient citiesDReconstructing the Poompuhar port
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Deciphering the Indus Valley script
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin offered a $1 million prize for successfully deciphering the Indus Valley script, promoting research into ancient Indian civilization.
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Q5What key demand related to agriculture is being raised by farmers in Tamil Nadu?Options
AIncreased budget allocation for organic farmingBHigher Minimum Support Price for paddyCSubsidies for agricultural machinery importsDWaiver of all agricultural loans
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Increased budget allocation for organic farming
Explanation
Farmers in Tamil Nadu are demanding more budget allocation to support organic farming initiatives in the state.
Q6Which of the following proposals by the Tamil Nadu government regarding local self-governance has faced opposition from the CPI?Options
AEstablishing new Zilla ParishadsBMerging village panchayats with municipalitiesCIncreasing the term limit for ward membersDIntroducing direct elections for Panchayat Presidents
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Merging village panchayats with municipalities
Explanation
The CPI has opposed the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to merge village panchayats with municipalities, citing concerns about local governance.
Q7In his recent address, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi urged the Union Government to sanction funds for which of the following?Options
ANational Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)BSamagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and metro projects for Madurai and CoimbatoreCPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)DSmart Cities Mission Phase II
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Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and metro projects for Madurai and Coimbatore
Explanation
Governor R.N. Ravi urged the Centre to release pending funds for Samagra Shiksha and approve metro projects for Madurai and Coimbatore.
Q8Which monsoon season is expected to retreat from Tamil Nadu after another spell of rain, as per recent meteorological reports?Options
ASouthwest MonsoonBNortheast MonsoonCSummer MonsoonDWinter Monsoon
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Northeast Monsoon
Explanation
Meteorological reports indicate another rain spell for Tamil Nadu before the Northeast monsoon retreats from the region.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government has been urged to submit a revised plan for an eco-sensitive zone around which prominent Tiger Reserve in the state?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBKalakad Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveCAnamalai Tiger ReserveDSathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Explanation
The state government is asked to submit a revised plan for the eco-sensitive zone surrounding the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
Q10Which recent cyclone caused significant damage and casualties in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACyclone MichaungBCyclone RemalCCyclone FengalDCyclone Tej
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Cyclone Fengal
Explanation
Cyclone Fengal recently claimed 40 lives and caused significant damage in Tamil Nadu, as mentioned in the Governor's address.
Q11What type of mining project is currently facing strong opposition from local communities and farmers in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ATitanium miningBTungsten miningCGranite quarryingDCoal mining
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Tungsten mining
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Villagers and farmers in Madurai are rallying against a proposed tungsten mining project.
Q12What was the primary reason cited for Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walking out of the Assembly without reading his customary address?Options
ADispute over budget allocationBDisagreement on a specific legislative billCAlleged disrespect to the national anthem and ConstitutionDProtest against central government policies
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Alleged disrespect to the national anthem and Constitution
Explanation
Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly citing 'brazen disrespect' to the national anthem and the Constitution.
Q13The Tamil Nadu government has expressed strong opposition to which draft regulations concerning higher education?Options
ANational Education Policy (NEP) guidelinesBAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) normsCUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) regulationsDNational Medical Commission (NMC) curriculum
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University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is opposing the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, planning to fight them legally and politically.
Q14The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritizes which core principle?Options
ACorporate data securityBGovernment data accessibilityCCitizen-centric governanceDInternational data sharing protocols
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Citizen-centric governance
Explanation
The Prime Minister stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritizes India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Q15ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone in space agriculture by successfully sprouting leaves of which plant in zero gravity?Options
AWheatBRiceCCowpeaDSpinach
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Cowpea
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ISRO successfully sprouted cowpea seedlings onboard its POEM-4 mission, marking a breakthrough in space agriculture.
Q16What is the primary objective of ISRO's upcoming SpaDeX mission?Options
ALunar sample returnBAsteroid deflection experimentCHistoric satellite docking experimentDMars atmospheric study
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Historic satellite docking experiment
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The SpaDeX mission aims to demonstrate robotic technology for a historic satellite docking experiment, also involving capturing space debris.
Q17Who is the outgoing ISRO Chairman, widely known as the 'man who landed India on Moon' for his leadership in lunar missions?Options
AK. SivanBA.S. Kiran KumarCS. SomanathDG. Madhavan Nair
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S. Somanath
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S. Somanath is the outgoing ISRO Chairman, credited for leading India's successful lunar missions.
Q18What is 'Garudakshi', recently launched by the Forest Department across India?Options
AA new species of eagleBAn online FIR system to curb wildlife crimesCA satellite for forest mappingDA drone for anti-poaching operations
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An online FIR system to curb wildlife crimes
Explanation
The Forest Department has launched 'Garudakshi', an online FIR system designed to curb wildlife crimes effectively.
Q19India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster was recently launched in which state?Options
AKeralaBWest BengalCSikkimDGujarat
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Sikkim
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Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Sikkim.
Q20The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) is often associated with the 'quiet revolution in healthcare' during the tenure of which former Prime Minister?Options
AAtal Bihari VajpayeeBP.V. Narasimha RaoCManmohan SinghDH.D. Deve Gowda
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Manmohan Singh
Explanation
The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was a flagship program launched during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Q21What is HMPV, recently reported by the T.N. health department, as two cases emerged?Options
AHuman Monkeypox VirusBHuman MetapneumovirusCHighly Mutated Pathogen VariantDHeatstroke Management Protocol Virus
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Human Metapneumovirus
Explanation
HMPV refers to Human Metapneumovirus, an old circulating virus, as confirmed by the T.N. health department after two cases emerged.