Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-12
Q1Which Tamil Nadu city's Corporation recently announced plans to set up a Bio-CNG plant at an estimated cost of ₹50 crore?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCSalemDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Salem
Explanation
Salem Corporation announced its plan to set up a Bio-CNG plant at an estimated cost of ₹50 crore.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹862 crore for the improvement of how many roads in rural areas?Options
A546B672C746D812
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746
Explanation
The T.N. government sanctioned ₹862 crore to improve 746 roads in rural areas.
Q3Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated a research institute for veterinary sciences in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBSalemCThanjavurDVellore
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Salem
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a research institute for veterinary sciences in Salem district.
Q4What is the name of the cultural festival recently inaugurated by CM Stalin, also known as ‘Namma Oor Thiruvizha’?Options
AChennai SangamamBPongal VizhaCTamil Isai VizhaDMargazhi Mahotsavam
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Correct answer
Chennai Sangamam
Explanation
CM Stalin inaugurated ‘Chennai Sangamam - Namma Oor Thiruvizha’.
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Q5What was Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's recent statement regarding tungsten mining in the state?Options
ATungsten mining will be encouraged to boost the economy.BTungsten mining will not be allowed.CA committee will be formed to study the feasibility of tungsten mining.DTungsten mining will be allowed with strict environmental regulations.
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Tungsten mining will not be allowed.
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that tungsten mining will not be allowed in Tamil Nadu.
Q6A robotic surgery centre recently started offering precision surgery for cancer patients at a government hospital in Tamil Nadu. What is the significance of this initiative?Options
AIt is the first private hospital to offer such a service.BIt makes advanced cancer treatment accessible in a government healthcare setting.CIt focuses solely on research without patient treatment.DIt is funded entirely by international organizations.
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It makes advanced cancer treatment accessible in a government healthcare setting.
Explanation
The robotic surgery centre in a T.N. government hospital provides precision surgery for cancer patients, making advanced treatment accessible within the public healthcare system.
Q7ISRO's SpaDeX mission, a space docking experiment, recently conducted a trial attempt. What was the closest distance two satellites came to each other during this trial?Options
A1 meterB3 metersC5 metersD10 meters
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3 meters
Explanation
During ISRO's SpaDeX mission trial, the satellites successfully came within three metres of each other before the docking was aborted due to safety protocols.
Q8Who has been designated as the new ISRO Chief, and what is the timeframe for India's space development roadmap under his leadership?Options
AS. Somanath, till 2030BK. Sivan, till 2035CV. Narayanan, till 2047DA.S. Kiran Kumar, till 2050
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Correct answer
V. Narayanan, till 2047
Explanation
V. Narayanan is the new ISRO Chief, and India's roadmap for space developments is set till 2047 under his leadership.
Q9The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the country's national weather agency, recently celebrated a significant anniversary. How old has IMD become?Options
A100 yearsB125 yearsC150 yearsD175 years
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150 years
Explanation
India's weather tracker, the IMD, recently turned 150 years old.
Q10According to a recent report, what was the percentage drop in India's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions?Options
A5.21%B7.93%C9.15%D10.00%
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7.93%
Explanation
India registered a 7.93% drop in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions.
Q11Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi recently reviewed the performance of schemes and programmes run by which commission?Options
ANational Commission for Women (NCW)BKhadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)CNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC)DCompetition Commission of India (CCI)
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Correct answer
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi reviewed the performance of schemes/programmes run by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Q12How much money was returned to victims of cyber fraud by Tamil Nadu’s Cyber Crime Wing in 2024?Options
A₹50.12 croreB₹65.80 croreC₹78.99 croreD₹83.34 crore
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Correct answer
₹83.34 crore
Explanation
The T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing returned ₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud to victims in 2024.
Q13The T.N. government recently issued guidelines for real-time tracking of visitors to educational institutions. What is the primary objective of these guidelines?Options
ATo regulate student attendance in classes.BTo monitor staff performance and productivity.CTo enhance safety and security within the institutions.DTo streamline administrative processes.
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Correct answer
To enhance safety and security within the institutions.
Explanation
The T.N. government issued guidelines for real-time tracking of visitors to educational institutions to enhance safety and security.