Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-18
Q1Where is the proposed "Kalaignar Convention Centre" planned to be built in Tamil Nadu, which recently received approval from the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority?Options
AChennaiBMuttukaduCMamallapuramDKanyakumari
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Correct answer
Muttukadu
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority has given its nod for the construction of the Kalaignar Convention Centre in Muttukadu.
Q2According to Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, what is the significance of the proposed second airport at Parandur for the state?Options
ATo boost tourism in the southern districtsBTo improve connectivity to neighbouring statesCIndispensable for the economic and industrial growth of Tamil NaduDTo reduce traffic congestion in Chennai city
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Indispensable for the economic and industrial growth of Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the Parandur airport is indispensable for the economic and industrial growth of Tamil Nadu.
Q3The Madras High Court recently ordered the Tamil Nadu government to take action against illegal mining in which river basin?Options
ACauveryBThamirabaraniCVaigaiDKosasthalai
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Correct answer
Kosasthalai
Explanation
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to combat illegal mining activities in the Kosasthalai river basin.
Q4CM M.K. Stalin recently released 30 translated books at the Chennai International Book Fair. These books were translated through which Tamil Nadu government program?Options
ATamil Nadu Literary Promotion SchemeBTamil Nadu Translation Grant programmeCChennai Book Exchange InitiativeDState Cultural Heritage Project
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Translation Grant programme
Explanation
CM Stalin released 30 books that were translated through the Tamil Nadu Translation Grant programme at the Chennai International Book Fair.
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Q5In which significant pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu are basic amenities set to be provided at "Agni Theertham"?Options
AMaduraiBKanchipuramCRameswaramDSrirangam
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Rameswaram
Explanation
Basic amenities are to be provided at Agni Theertham, a holy site located in Rameswaram.
Q6Farmers in the Periyar-Vaigai irrigation area are protesting the proposed inclusion of officials from which neighbouring state in the Mullaiperiyar dam supervisory committee?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCKeralaDTelangana
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Kerala
Explanation
Periyar-Vaigai irrigation farmers are protesting the proposed inclusion of Kerala officials in the Mullaiperiyar panel due to long-standing inter-state water disputes.
Q7The "Valar Tamil" library, set to be inaugurated by CM Stalin, is located in which town in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThanjavurBMaduraiCKaraikudiDCoimbatore
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Correct answer
Karaikudi
Explanation
The 'Valar Tamil' library is slated for inauguration by CM Stalin in Karaikudi on January 21.
Q8India's first flying taxi prototype, "Shunya," which leverages ISRO technology, is aimed to make its debut in which year?Options
A2026B2027C2028D2029
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2028
Explanation
The prototype flying taxi "Shunya," utilizing ISRO tech, is aiming for a 2028 debut.
Q9The SVAMITVA scheme, under which Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently distributed 65 lakh property cards, is primarily aimed at:Options
AProviding urban housing to the poorBGranting ownership rights of agricultural land to tribal communitiesCMapping land parcels in rural areas using drone technology and providing property cardsDOffering financial assistance for property renovation
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Correct answer
Mapping land parcels in rural areas using drone technology and providing property cards
Explanation
The SVAMITVA scheme maps land parcels in rural areas using drone technology and provides property cards, aiming to unlock economic activities.
Q10With its recent successful satellite docking in the SpaDeX mission, India has become the ________ country globally to achieve this complex feat.Options
ASecondBThirdCFourthDFifth
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Fourth
Explanation
India achieved successful satellite docking in its SpaDeX mission, joining the US, Russia, and China as the fourth country to do so.
Q11India’s First-of-Its-Kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" has been inaugurated in which city?Options
ABengaluruBHyderabadCMumbaiDNew Delhi
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Mumbai
Explanation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's First-of-Its-Kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" in Mumbai.
Q12The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) has recently been renamed as:Options
ANational Institute for Tobacco & Health ResearchBNational Institute for Research on Commercial AgricultureCIndian Institute of Tobacco Crop ManagementDCentral Agricultural Research & Development Institute
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National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture
Explanation
The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) has been renamed as the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture.
Q13The PM-JANMAN scheme, for which a village in Mandya district was recently chosen, targets which specific demographic?Options
ASmall and marginal farmersBUrban slum dwellersCParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)DWomen entrepreneurs in rural areas
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Explanation
The PM-JANMAN scheme is designed to uplift and integrate Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) into the mainstream development.
Q14ISRO recently carried out a demonstration of restarting its Vikas liquid engine. This technology is considered key for which future space capability?Options
AInterplanetary travelBDeep space communicationCReusable launch vehiclesDSatellite navigation systems
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Correct answer
Reusable launch vehicles
Explanation
ISRO's successful test of restarting the Vikas liquid engine is a crucial step towards developing reusable launch vehicles.
Q15Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently expressed his opposition to which proposed electoral reform?Options
AOnline voting for NRIsBCompulsory voting for all citizensCIntroduction of proportional representationDOne Nation, One Election
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One Nation, One Election
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin urged BJP's allies not to support the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, reiterating his party's opposition to it.