Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-08
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently announced its plan to establish a 2 million-sq.ft Artificial Intelligence (AI) facility. In which city will this facility be set up, and what is its operational model?Options
AChennai; Government-funded modelBCoimbatore; Public-Private Partnership (PPP) modelCMadurai; State-owned enterprise modelDTrichy; Foreign direct investment (FDI) model
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Correct answer
Coimbatore; Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that a 2 million-sq.ft Artificial Intelligence facility will be set up in Coimbatore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Q2Dr. V. Narayanan, hailing from Tamil Nadu, has recently been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO. He is widely recognized for his expertise in which crucial area of space technology?Options
ASatellite CommunicationBRemote Sensing ApplicationsCCryogenic Engine DevelopmentDPlanetary Exploration Robotics
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Correct answer
Cryogenic Engine Development
Explanation
Dr. V. Narayanan, the new ISRO Chairman, is a renowned cryogenic engine expert and was instrumental in the development of India's cryogenic capabilities.
Q3The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently announced a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims. What is the maximum treatment period covered under this scheme?Options
A24 hoursB48 hoursC7 daysD10 days
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Correct answer
7 days
Explanation
The scheme provides cashless treatment for road accident victims for up to seven days from the date of the accident. This is as per the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Q4A recent multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment identified the Western Ghats as a significant hotspot for threatened species. What does this assessment highlight about the Western Ghats region?Options
AIt is predominantly a marine biodiversity zone.BIt harbors a high concentration of threatened terrestrial species.CIt is a critical region for threatened freshwater fauna.DIt has an abundance of endemic avian species.
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Correct answer
It is a critical region for threatened freshwater fauna.
Explanation
The assessment, for the first time, focused on multi-taxon global freshwater fauna, identifying the Western Ghats as a hotspot of threatened freshwater species.
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Q5According to recent reports, the Samba rice cultivation coverage in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu has seen a significant increase. By approximately how many lakh acres has the Samba coverage increased this time?Options
A1.5 lakh acresB2.0 lakh acresC2.5 lakh acresD3.0 lakh acres
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Correct answer
2.5 lakh acres
Explanation
The Samba rice cultivation coverage in the Cauvery delta has increased by approximately 2.5 lakh acres this time, indicating a boost in agricultural activity.
Q6What is the primary objective of ISRO's SpaDeX mission, which has recently seen some delays?Options
ATo study solar flares and their impact on Earth.BTo test autonomous docking capabilities for future space stations.CTo develop new propulsion systems for deep space missions.DTo conduct a detailed mapping of lunar resources.
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Correct answer
To test autonomous docking capabilities for future space stations.
Explanation
The SpaDeX mission is ISRO's Space Docking Experiment, designed to test autonomous docking capabilities, which are crucial for future space stations and in-orbit servicing missions.
Q7The Madras High Court recently made strong remarks regarding the maintenance and cleanliness of sewage systems. What analogy did the court use to emphasize the importance of keeping sewers pristine?Options
AAs clean as public parksBAs functional as traffic signalsCAs pristine as your arteriesDAs clear as mountain streams
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Correct answer
As pristine as your arteries
Explanation
The Madras High Court observed that sewers should be kept as pristine as one's arteries, highlighting the critical need for proper maintenance and sanitation infrastructure.
Q8Microsoft has recently partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India. What is the primary focus of this collaboration?Options
ATo boost cybersecurity infrastructure across government agencies.BTo promote e-governance initiatives in rural areas.CTo skill youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and establish AI Centers of Excellence.DTo develop indigenous software for national defense.
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Correct answer
To skill youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and establish AI Centers of Excellence.
Explanation
The partnership between Microsoft and MeitY aims to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence for inclusive development by skilling youth and setting up AI Centers of Excellence.
Q9Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu recently attributed the inability to provide Pongal cash dole to certain factors. Which entity did he primarily blame for the state's financial constraints in this regard?Options
AThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI)BThe Union GovernmentCInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)DNeighboring states for water disputes
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Correct answer
The Union Government
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the Union government's policies and allocation were responsible for the state's financial limitations, which impacted the Pongal cash dole.
Q10The western districts of Tamil Nadu, known for their industrial prowess, recently saw a boost in a specific economic activity due to revival of orders. Which sector experienced this significant growth?Options
AAutomobile manufacturingBTextile industryCInformation Technology servicesDAgricultural processing
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Correct answer
Textile industry
Explanation
The textile activity in the western districts of Tamil Nadu (including Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, and Karur) experienced a boost due to the revival of orders.