Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-17
Q1The Tamil Nadu state government recently sanctioned ₹77.5 crore for which of the following welfare schemes?Options
AKalaignar Convention CentreBMidday Meal SchemeCOld Pension SchemeDAyushman Bharat
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Midday Meal Scheme
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu state government has sanctioned ₹77.5 crore for the Midday Meal Scheme, which provides nutritious meals to schoolchildren.
Q2The Tamil Nadu coastal authority recently approved the establishment of the Kalaignar Convention Centre. In which location will this centre be established?Options
AChennai PortBMamallapuramCMuttukaduDEnnore
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Muttukadu
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu coastal authority has given its nod for the Kalaignar Convention Centre to be established in Muttukadu.
Q3India recently achieved a historic milestone by successfully performing space docking, becoming the fourth country globally to do so. What is the name of this pioneering mission?Options
AChandrayaan-3BGaganyaanCSpaDeXDMangalyaan
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SpaDeX
Explanation
ISRO's SpaDeX mission successfully demonstrated space docking, making India the fourth country after the US, Russia, and China to achieve this complex feat.
Q4The Union Cabinet recently approved the establishment of ISRO's third launch pad. Where will this new launch pad be located?Options
AThiruvananthapuram, KeralaBMahendragiri, Tamil NaduCSriharikota, Andhra PradeshDBengaluru, Karnataka
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Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of ISRO's third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, primarily for Next Generation Launch Vehicles.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently directed the Tamil Nadu government to take stringent action against illegal mining activities. Which river basin was specifically mentioned in this directive?Options
ACauvery River BasinBVaigai River BasinCKosasthalai River BasinDPalar River Basin
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Kosasthalai River Basin
Explanation
The Madras High Court specifically directed the Tamil Nadu government to combat illegal mining in the Kosasthalai river basin.
Q6The SVAMITVA Scheme, under which millions of property cards were recently distributed, aims to achieve which of the following objectives?Options
AProvide free healthcare to urban poorBGrant property rights to rural landownersCPromote digital literacy in remote areasDSupport small and medium enterprises
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Grant property rights to rural landowners
Explanation
The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to empower rural India by providing property cards and formalizing land ownership, granting property rights to rural landowners.
Q7A team from Tamil Nadu is set to participate in an important international economic event. Which event and location is this?Options
AG20 Summit in BrazilBWorld Economic Forum in DavosCBRICS Summit in RussiaDUN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan
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World Economic Forum in Davos
Explanation
A team from Tamil Nadu is scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Q8Which two prominent institutions in Tamil Nadu collaborated to develop a portable robot for hand rehabilitation?Options
AAnna University and Government Stanley Medical CollegeBIIT Madras and Christian Medical College (CMC), VelloreCMadras Medical College and SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDVellore Institute of Technology and PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
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IIT Madras and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Explanation
Researchers at IIT Madras and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, collaborated to develop a portable robot designed for hand rehabilitation.
Q9NITI Aayog recently organized a workshop focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies. Which industrial sector was the primary focus of this workshop?Options
AAutomobile SectorBTextile SectorCCement SectorDPharmaceutical Sector
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Cement Sector
Explanation
NITI Aayog organized a workshop on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) specifically focusing on its application in the Indian Cement Sector.
Q10The Union Cabinet recently approved the 'refarming' of spectrum held by ISRO and the Defence sector. For which upcoming technologies is this spectrum being repurposed?Options
ASatellite Internet and Quantum ComputingB5G and 6G mobile communicationsCAdvanced Robotics and Drone TechnologyDArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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5G and 6G mobile communications
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the refarming of spectrum from ISRO and Defence for future 5G and 6G mobile communication technologies.