Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-10
Q1Which two days in January are observed as 'dry days' (prohibition of liquor sales) in Tamil Nadu, as announced by TASMAC?Options
APongal and Republic DayBThiruvalluvar Day and Republic DayCTamil New Year and Republic DayDMartyrs' Day and Republic Day
Options
Correct answer
Thiruvalluvar Day and Republic Day
Explanation
TASMAC announced that Thiruvalluvar Day and Republic Day will be observed as dry days in Tamil Nadu, meaning liquor sales will be prohibited.
Q2What is the approximate premium amount paid by the Tamil Nadu government for the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)?Options
A₹1,000 croreB₹1,262 croreC₹1,500 croreD₹2,000 crore
Options
Correct answer
₹1,262 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has paid a premium of ₹1,262 crore for the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS).
Q3The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹3,750 crore for road development and plans to purchase how many new buses?Options
A1,000B2,000C3,000D5,000
Options
Correct answer
3,000
Explanation
The T.N. government will buy 3,000 new buses and has allocated ₹3,750 crore for road development.
Q4What did the Madras High Court rule regarding the use of surplus funds of temples in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThey can be used for any charitable purpose.BThey can be used to construct shopping complexes.CThey cannot be used to construct shopping complexes.DThey must be deposited in a nationalized bank.
Options
Correct answer
They cannot be used to construct shopping complexes.
Explanation
The Madras High Court ruled that surplus funds of temples cannot be used to construct shopping complexes.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently passed a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. What is the primary purpose of this amendment?Options
ATo increase penalties for poaching.BTo expedite the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests.CTo permit the construction of forest resorts.DTo allow commercial logging in protected areas.
Options
Correct answer
To expedite the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests.
Explanation
The Bill seeks to expedite the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government has introduced new Bills to curb sexual crimes. What is a key focus of these new Bills?Options
ATo reduce the minimum age of consent.BTo introduce mandatory public shaming for offenders.CTo protect victims of sexual crimes and strengthen legal frameworks.DTo privatize rehabilitation centres for victims.
Options
Correct answer
To protect victims of sexual crimes and strengthen legal frameworks.
Explanation
The new Tamil Nadu Bills primarily focus on protecting victims of sexual crimes and strengthening the legal framework to curb such offenses.
Q7Regarding the regulated culling of wild boars in farmland close to forest areas in Tamil Nadu, which statement is true as per the T.N. Forest Minister?Options
AFarmers with gun licenses are permitted to cull wild boars.BOnly forest department officials can cull wild boars.CRegulated culling is permitted, but farmers with gun licenses cannot cull them themselves.DCulling is completely prohibited.
Options
Correct answer
Regulated culling is permitted, but farmers with gun licenses cannot cull them themselves.
Explanation
The T.N. government permits regulated culling of wild boars, but the Forest Minister stated that farmers with gun licenses cannot cull them. This implies an official process for culling.
Q8What is the primary challenge currently faced by automatic weaving units in Tamil Nadu?Options
AShortage of skilled labour.BHigh production costs.CLack of market demand.DInsufficient power supply.
Options
Correct answer
High production costs.
Explanation
Automatic weaving units in Tamil Nadu are primarily hit by high production costs.
Q9Which of the following is a key mission planned by ISRO for 2025?Options
ALaunch of a new Mars orbiter mission.BUncrewed orbital test for Gaganyaan.CDeployment of a lunar rover.DMission to study Jupiter's moons.
Options
Correct answer
Uncrewed orbital test for Gaganyaan.
Explanation
ISRO's 2025 plans include the Gaganyaan uncrewed orbital test and the NISAR launch.
Q10The Union Government recently released a significant amount as tax devolution to State Governments to accelerate capital spending and finance development. What was the approximate amount released?Options
A₹50,000 croreB₹1,00,000 croreC₹1,73,030 croreD₹2,50,000 crore
Options
Correct answer
₹1,73,030 crore
Explanation
The Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to State Governments.
Q11India added a record renewable energy capacity in 2024. Approximately how much new renewable energy capacity was added?Options
A10 GWB20 GWC30 GWD40 GW
Options
Correct answer
30 GW
Explanation
India added a record renewable energy capacity of about 30 GW in 2024.
Q12Who among the following Singapore-based entrepreneurs was felicitated with India’s Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award 2025?Options
ASundar PichaiBSatya NadellaCAtul TemurnikarDIndra Nooyi
Options
Correct answer
Atul Temurnikar
Explanation
Singapore-Based Entrepreneur Atul Temurnikar was felicitated with India’s Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award 2025.
Q13Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw recently launched C-DAC designed products. Which of the following is an indigenous 64-bit System-on-Chip (SoC) launched?Options
ABRAHMOS64BTHEJAS64CSHAKTI64DAGNI64
Options
Correct answer
THEJAS64
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launched C-DAC designed products including THEJAS64 Indigenous 64-bit SoC.
Q14The Water Resources Department (WRD) recommended including representatives from which group in the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to check water theft in canals in Tiruppur district?Options
ALocal police officials.BFarmers' welfare associations.CWater user associations.DEnvironmental activists.
Options
Correct answer
Water user associations.
Explanation
WRD recommended inclusion of water user association representatives in JAC to check water theft in canals in Tiruppur district.
Q15India recently joined a UN committee on what specific technological area for official statistics?Options
AArtificial IntelligenceBQuantum ComputingCBig DataDBlockchain Technology
Options
Correct answer
Big Data
Explanation
India joins UN committee on big data for official statistics.
Q16The Union Government is implementing a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across India. This scheme was recently rolled out on an experimental basis in which city?Options
ANew DelhiBMumbaiCChennaiDChandigarh
Options
Correct answer
Chandigarh
Explanation
The cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims was rolled out on an experimental basis in Chandigarh and will be implemented across India soon.