Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-14
Q1Which country is collaborating with India on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's expansion (Reactor 6)?Options
AUSABFranceCRussiaDJapan
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Russia
Explanation
Russia has shipped the nuclear reactor vessel for Kudankulam Reactor 6, indicating ongoing collaboration for its expansion.
Q2Who was recently awarded the Thiruvalluvar Award by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister?Options
AM. PadikaramuBVairamuthuCSujathaDJayakanthan
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M. Padikaramu
Explanation
Veteran poet M. Padikaramu was conferred the Thiruvalluvar Award by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
Q3Which city in Tamil Nadu is undergoing a second level study to finalise a site for its airport expansion with two runways?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCHosurDTrichy
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Hosur
Explanation
Hosur airport is planned to have two runways, and the second level of study to finalise the site has begun.
Q4The Railway Ministry recently clarified that a new railway line project connecting which two Tamil Nadu cities has not been shelved?Options
AChennai-SalemBMadurai-ThoothukudiCCoimbatore-MaduraiDTirunelveli-Kanyakumari
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Madurai-Thoothukudi
Explanation
The Railway Ministry clarified that the Madurai-Thoothukudi new line project has not been shelved, despite earlier reports.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister recently expressed concern over works related to the Godavari-Banakacherla project being taken up by which neighboring state?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCAndhra PradeshDTelangana
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Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister expressed concern over Godavari-Banakacherla works taken up by Andhra Pradesh, indicating an inter-state water dispute.
Q6A ban on private helicopter joy ride services was recently imposed near which major city in Tamil Nadu due to safety and environmental concerns?Options
AMaduraiBChennaiCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Chennai
Explanation
Private helicopter joy ride service near Chennai was banned following concerns raised by politicians and the public regarding safety and environmental impact.
Q7Who has recently taken charge as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S. Somanath?Options
AK. SivanBV. NarayananCA.S. Kiran KumarDMadhavan Nair
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V. Narayanan
Explanation
Dr. V. Narayanan has recently taken charge as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S. Somanath. He also assumed the role of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission.
Q8India recently became the fourth country to successfully achieve which significant space technology milestone with its SpaDeX mission?Options
ALanding on the moon's far sideBInterplanetary travelCSatellite dockingDAsteroid mining
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Satellite docking
Explanation
India successfully conducted a historic space-docking test with its SpaDeX mission, making it the fourth country to achieve this milestone.
Q9The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued operational guidelines for which scheme aimed at providing free electricity through rooftop solar?Options
APM-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)BPM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli YojanaCAtal Jyoti YojanaDSaur Sujala Yojana
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Correct answer
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Explanation
MNRE issued Operational Guidelines for implementation of various components under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to provide free electricity through rooftop solar installations.
Q10The 'Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program' (FTI-TTP) was recently inaugurated at which of the following airports, including Chennai?Options
AGoaBJaipurCChennaiDLucknow
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Chennai
Explanation
The FTI-TTP program was inaugurated at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad airports to facilitate faster immigration for trusted travellers.
Q11Which Union Ministry recently launched the National Turmeric Board to promote the development and growth of turmeric and related products?Options
AMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareBMinistry of Food Processing IndustriesCMinistry of Commerce and IndustryDMinistry of Ayush
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal launched the National Turmeric Board.
Q12The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, in association with DSCI, recently launched the 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0'. What is the primary objective of this challenge?Options
ATo promote ethical hacking among youthBTo identify innovative cybersecurity solutionsCTo educate the public on cyber threatsDTo develop new cyber warfare strategies
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To identify innovative cybersecurity solutions
Explanation
The 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0' aims to foster innovation and identify cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect India's digital infrastructure.
Q13The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently held a consultation meeting on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025. What is the primary focus of these rules?Options
ARegulating e-commerce transactionsBProtecting individuals' digital personal dataCPromoting digital paymentsDEstablishing data centers
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Protecting individuals' digital personal data
Explanation
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, are primarily focused on protecting individuals' digital personal data and regulating its processing.
Q14Which of the following is NOT among the frontline naval combatants (INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, INS Vaghsheer) recently dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister in Mumbai?Options
AINS SuratBINS NilgiriCINS VikrantDINS Vaghsheer
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Correct answer
INS Vikrant
Explanation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer to the nation in Mumbai. INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier and was commissioned earlier.