Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-19
Q1The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGEC) is set to float tenders for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of what capacity?Options
A100 MW/400 MWhB250 MW/1,000 MWhC500 MW/2,000 MWhD750 MW/3,000 MWh
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500 MW/2,000 MWh
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation (TNGEC) is preparing to float tenders for a 500 MW/2,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Q2The proposed second airport for Chennai, deemed indispensable for Tamil Nadu's economic and industrial growth, is planned at which location?Options
AHosurBVelloreCParandurDCuddalore
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Parandur
Explanation
Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the Parandur airport project is indispensable for the economic and industrial growth of Tamil Nadu. It is planned as Chennai's second airport, despite ongoing protests.
Q3The Madras High Court recently directed local bodies to develop an action plan for the rejuvenation of which major river in Tamil Nadu?Options
ACauveryBVaigaiCPalarDThamirabarani
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Vaigai
Explanation
The Madras High Court issued a directive to local bodies to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the rejuvenation of the Vaigai river.
Q4Which institution in Tamil Nadu has recently established a dedicated centre aimed at developing zero-waste bioplastics?Options
AAnna UniversityBVIT ChennaiCIIT-MadrasDNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
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IIT-Madras
Explanation
IIT-Madras has established a new centre dedicated to the development of zero-waste bioplastics, addressing environmental concerns related to plastic pollution.
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Q5At the recent Chennai International Book Fair, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released 30 translated books under which state government initiative?Options
ATamil Language Promotion SchemeBGlobal Translation InitiativeCTamil Nadu Translation Grant programmeDDravidian Language Enrichment Project
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Tamil Nadu Translation Grant programme
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released 30 books translated through the Tamil Nadu Translation Grant programme at the Chennai International Book Fair.
Q6India's first flying taxi prototype, which leverages ISRO technology and is aiming for a 2028 debut, has been named what?Options
AVayudootBAkashCPawanDShunya
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Shunya
Explanation
India's first flying taxi prototype, developed using ISRO technology and slated for a 2028 debut, has been named 'Shunya'.
Q7Which Union Territory has recently achieved 100% coverage under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, becoming the first UT to do so?Options
APuducherryBLakshadweepCAndaman & Nicobar IslandsDDiu
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Diu
Explanation
Diu has achieved 100% coverage under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, making it the first Union Territory to fully implement the scheme.
Q8The PM-JANMAN scheme, under which a village in Mandya district was recently selected, primarily targets the welfare of which group?Options
AFarmers in drought-prone areasBUrban poor householdsCParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)DWomen entrepreneurs
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Explanation
The PM-JANMAN scheme (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) is a national initiative specifically designed for the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Q9Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged other Chief Ministers to oppose the draft regulations proposed by which central body governing higher education?Options
AAICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)BMCI (Medical Council of India)CUGC (University Grants Commission)DNCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
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UGC (University Grants Commission)
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin has urged other Chief Ministers to collectively oppose the draft regulations put forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC), citing concerns over state autonomy in higher education.
Q10Agni Theertham, a significant pilgrimage site where basic amenities are slated for development, is located in which famous temple town of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMaduraiBKanchipuramCRameswaramDChidambaram
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Rameswaram
Explanation
Agni Theertham is a sacred site located in Rameswaram, a renowned pilgrimage town in Tamil Nadu, where plans are underway to provide basic amenities.
Q11The Supreme Court recently asked Tamil Nadu and Kerala to address the effectiveness of monitoring committees for which long-standing inter-state dam dispute?Options
ABhavani DamBMettur DamCMullaperiyar DamDAliyar Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Supreme Court has asked Kerala and Tamil Nadu to deliberate on which committee would be more effective in overseeing the Mullaperiyar dam, highlighting the ongoing inter-state dispute.
Q12The official report on the 2017 Jallikattu protests, authored by Justice S. Rajeswaran, recently came to light, supporting which entity's role during the events?Options
AStudent protestorsBAnimal rights activistsCLocal villagersDPolice
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Police
Explanation
The Justice S. Rajeswaran Official Report, which was on the 2017 Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu, supported the role of the police during the events.