Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-11
Q1Which Tamil Nadu city is set to establish a ₹50 crore Bio-CNG plant to process biodegradable waste?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCSalemDCoimbatore
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Correct answer
Salem
Explanation
Salem Corporation is poised to set up a Bio-CNG plant at a cost of ₹50 crore to process biodegradable waste generated in the city.
Q2What 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.
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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.
Q3What is the primary objective of the Bill recently passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882?Options
ATo allow private entities to undertake afforestation projects.BTo expedite the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests.CTo permit agricultural activities in reserved forest areas.DTo restrict public access to all forest areas in the state.
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Correct answer
To expedite the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a Bill to amend the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882, with the primary objective of expediting the process of allotting compensatory afforestation lands as reserved forests, thereby enhancing forest cover.
Q4What is the significant new development in Tamil Nadu's public health infrastructure for cancer treatment?Options
AEstablishment of several new chemotherapy centers in rural areas.BIntroduction of free cancer screening camps across all districts.COpening of a robotic surgery centre at a government hospital offering precision surgery.DSubsidized medication for all cancer patients in government hospitals.
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Correct answer
Opening of a robotic surgery centre at a government hospital offering precision surgery.
Explanation
A robotic surgery centre has been opened at a Tamil Nadu government hospital, offering cancer patients precision surgery, marking a significant advancement in public health infrastructure for cancer treatment.
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Q5What is the name of ISRO's mission aimed at demonstrating autonomous docking of spacecraft in orbit?Options
AMangalyaanBChandrayaanCSpaDeXDGaganyaan
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Correct answer
SpaDeX
Explanation
ISRO's 'SpaDeX' (Space Docking Experiment) mission aims to demonstrate autonomous docking of spacecraft in orbit, a critical technology for future space stations and complex missions.
Q6What record renewable energy capacity did India add in 2024?Options
AAbout 10 GWBAbout 20 GWCAbout 30 GWDAbout 40 GW
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Correct answer
About 30 GW
Explanation
India added a record renewable energy capacity of about 30 GW in 2024, demonstrating significant progress in its green energy transition.
Q7Which cultural day is observed as a 'dry day' (Tasmac closure) in Tamil Nadu, along with Republic Day?Options
APongal DayBThiruvalluvar DayCTamil New YearDGandhi Jayanti
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Correct answer
Thiruvalluvar Day
Explanation
Thiruvalluvar Day is observed as a dry day in Tamil Nadu, meaning Tasmac shops remain closed, along with Republic Day.
Q8What is 'THEJAS64', recently launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?Options
AA new indigenously developed passenger aircraft.BAn indigenous 64-bit System on Chip (SoC) designed by C-DAC.CA high-speed train project connecting major cities.DA portal for online education in engineering.
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Correct answer
An indigenous 64-bit System on Chip (SoC) designed by C-DAC.
Explanation
THEJAS64 is an indigenous 64-bit System on Chip (SoC) designed by C-DAC, recently launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, signifying India's progress in semiconductor design.
Q9What was a major point of contention between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Governor R.N. Ravi regarding the customary address to the Assembly?Options
AThe Governor refused to read parts of the prepared speech.BThe Chief Minister requested the Governor to deliver the address in Tamil only.CThe Governor insisted on adding sections criticizing the state government's policies.DThe Chief Minister refused to approve the Governor's speech draft.
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Correct answer
The Governor refused to read parts of the prepared speech.
Explanation
The primary contention was that Governor R.N. Ravi refused to read certain parts of the prepared customary address to the Assembly, which led to strong reactions from the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Q10What recent judicial action did the Madras High Court take concerning TNPSC examinations?Options
AIt ordered TNPSC to conduct all future exams in regional languages only.BIt restrained TNPSC from publishing the results of an exam held under a common syllabus.CIt directed TNPSC to increase the age limit for all government job aspirants.DIt mandated TNPSC to implement a new reservation policy for economically weaker sections.
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Correct answer
It restrained TNPSC from publishing the results of an exam held under a common syllabus.
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently restrained the TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) from publishing the results of an examination that was held under a common syllabus, pending further review.