Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-16
Q1The news mentions Tamil Nadu's first batch of women drone flyers helping in farming. What is the primary significance of this initiative for Tamil Nadu?Options
APromotion of tourism in rural areasBModernisation of agricultural practices and women's empowermentCDevelopment of urban infrastructureDImprovement of public transport
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Modernisation of agricultural practices and women's empowerment
Explanation
This initiative specifically highlights the application of modern technology (drones) in agriculture and the empowerment of women by training them in this field, directly benefiting Tamil Nadu's farming sector.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹77.5 crore for which state welfare scheme?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai ThogaiBMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamCChief Minister's Breakfast SchemeDMidday Meal Scheme
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Midday Meal Scheme
Explanation
The article explicitly states the sanction of funds for the 'Midday meal scheme' by the Tamil Nadu state government.
Q3Which endangered marine species has recently seen a surge in deaths in Chennai, prompting a high-level review meeting?Options
ADugongsBFinless porpoisesCOlive Ridley turtlesDBengal tiger
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Olive Ridley turtles
Explanation
The article specifically mentions a surge in the death of 'Olive Ridley turtles in Chennai', leading to a review meeting.
Q4India's Cabinet has approved the construction of a third launch pad for ISRO. Where will this new launch pad be located?Options
AThiruvananthapuram, KeralaBMahendragiri, Tamil NaduCSriharikota, Andhra PradeshDBengaluru, Karnataka
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Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
Multiple articles confirm that the third launch pad will be at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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Q5With the successful SpaDeX Mission, India has achieved a significant milestone in space. In terms of satellite docking capability, what is India's position globally?Options
AFirst countryBSecond countryCThird countryDFourth country
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Fourth country
Explanation
Several articles state that India has become the 'fourth country' to achieve successful satellite docking in space with the SpaDeX mission.
Q6The SVAMITVA Scheme, under which Prime Minister recently distributed 65 lakh property cards, is primarily aimed at what?Options
AProviding financial assistance to small and marginal farmersBOffering digital property cards to rural household ownersCPromoting rural entrepreneurship through seed fundingDEnsuring universal access to electricity in villages
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Offering digital property cards to rural household owners
Explanation
The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide 'property cards' (ownership records) to 'rural household owners' to clarify land ownership and reduce disputes.
Q7Which organization recently organized a workshop on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) focusing on the Indian Cement Sector?Options
AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeBBureau of Energy EfficiencyCNITI AayogDGeological Survey of India
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NITI Aayog
Explanation
Article 6 states that 'NITI Aayog Organizes Workshop on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in the Indian Cement Sector'.