Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-09
Q1The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish a 2 million-sq.ft Artificial Intelligence (AI) facility under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode in which city?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would establish a 2 million-sq.ft AI facility in Coimbatore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Q2What kind of Pongal gift was launched for distribution by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently?Options
ACash dole of ₹1,000BSpecial Pongal mealCPongal gift hampersDFree clothes for Pongal
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Pongal gift hampers
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of Pongal gift hampers. While there was discussion about a cash dole, the distributed item was hampers.
Q3What measure has the Tamil Nadu government recently permitted to address conflicts between wildlife and agricultural activities in farmlands close to forest areas?Options
ARelocation of wild boarsBRegulated culling of wild boarsCConstruction of fences around farmlandsDIncreased compensation for crop damage
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Regulated culling of wild boars
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has permitted the regulated culling of wild boars in farmland close to forest areas, as a measure to mitigate conflicts with agricultural activities.
Q4Which taluk in Tamil Nadu has been assured by a Minister that a proposed Tungsten mining project will not be implemented?Options
AThanjavur talukBMelur talukCHosur talukDTirunelveli taluk
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Melur taluk
Explanation
A Minister has assured villagers that the Tungsten mining project will not be implemented in Melur taluk without the T.N. government’s nod.
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Q5Which department in Tamil Nadu has stressed the need for sanctioning funds to restore water bodies across the state?Options
ADepartment of Rural Development and Panchayat RajBPublic Works Department (PWD)CWater Resources Department (WRD)DDepartment of Environment and Forests
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Water Resources Department (WRD)
Explanation
The Water Resources Department (WRD) has stressed the need to sanction funds for restoring T.N. water bodies.
Q6In which district of Tamil Nadu did paddy procurement recently begin, benefiting local farmers?Options
AThanjavurBTiruvannamalaiCMayiladuthuraiDCuddalore
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Correct answer
Mayiladuthurai
Explanation
Paddy procurement recently began in the Mayiladuthurai district, aiding local farmers.
Q7Who has recently been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)?Options
AS. SomanathBK. SivanCDr V NarayananDA.S. Kiran Kumar
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Dr V Narayanan
Explanation
Dr V Narayanan has taken over as the new Chairman of ISRO, bringing his expertise as a cryogenic pioneer and a combination of satellite and rocket expert.
Q8The NISAR mission, expected to be launched in 2025, is a joint Earth observation mission between which two space agencies?Options
AISRO and ESA (European Space Agency)BNASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)CISRO and NASADRoscosmos and CNSA (China National Space Administration)
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ISRO and NASA
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth observation mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Q9A new cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims has recently been welcomed by drivers and commuters. This scheme aims to provide immediate medical assistance without upfront payment. Which state's scheme is being discussed in this context?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The article from The Hindu specifically mentions that drivers and commuters welcome the cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, implying it's implemented in Tamil Nadu where the newspaper primarily reports.
Q10Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal recently launched the 8th edition of which national program aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices?Options
ANational Mission for Sustainable AgricultureBNational Programme for Organic ProductionCParamparagat Krishi Vikas YojanaDPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
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Correct answer
National Programme for Organic Production
Explanation
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal launched the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production.
Q11The Supreme Court recently sought a response from the Union government regarding the examination of the safety of which dam by the National Dam Safety Authority? This dam is a point of contention between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Options
ABhakra DamBHirakud DamCMullaperiyar DamDSardar Sarovar Dam
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Correct answer
Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Supreme Court sought a response from the Union government on whether the National Dam Safety Authority had examined the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam.