Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-20
Q1The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is set to inaugurate the Tamirabharani–Karumeniyar–Nambiyar River Linking Scheme. In which district will this scheme primarily benefit farmers?Options
ATirunelveliBThoothukudiCTheniDThanjavur
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Tirunelveli
Explanation
The Tamirabharani–Karumeniyar–Nambiyar River Linking Scheme is located in Tirunelveli district and aims to divert surplus water to drought-prone areas, primarily benefiting farmers there.
Q2What is the primary objective of the 'Namma School Namma Ooru Palli' scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu government?Options
ATo provide free laptops to government school students.BTo connect alumni with government schools for infrastructure development and support.CTo offer scholarships for higher education to meritorious government school students.DTo establish new government schools in underserved areas.
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To connect alumni with government schools for infrastructure development and support.
Explanation
The 'Namma School Namma Ooru Palli' scheme aims to connect alumni of government schools to facilitate donations and support for the development of school infrastructure and educational quality.
Q3Which new statutory body's constitution has the Madras High Court recently cleared for Tamil Nadu?Options
ATamil Nadu State Human Rights CommissionBTamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child RightsCTamil Nadu State Women's CommissionDTamil Nadu State Backward Classes Commission
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Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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The Madras High Court has cleared the decks for the constitution of the Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights, ensuring a dedicated body for safeguarding children's rights in the state.
Q4What unique cultural symbol did Tamil Nadu unveil at the World Economic Forum in Davos to showcase its heritage?Options
AMiniature replicas of the Meenakshi TempleBBull-themed pins inspired by JallikattuCTraditional Kanchipuram silk sareesDModels of the Thiruvalluvar Statue
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Bull-themed pins inspired by Jallikattu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu unveiled bull-themed pins at Davos, symbolizing Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport, as part of its efforts to highlight the state's culture on a global platform.
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Q5The Supreme Court recently asked Tamil Nadu and Kerala to address the effectiveness of a supervisory committee regarding which inter-state dam?Options
AKabini DamBParambikulam DamCMullaperiyar DamDBhavani Sagar Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam
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The Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to discuss which committee would be more effective in monitoring the safety and operations of the Mullaperiyar dam, a long-standing inter-state water dispute.
Q6What is the current estimated size of India's space economy and its projected growth in the next decade?Options
A$5 billion, projected to touch $25 billionB$8 billion, projected to touch $44 billionC$10 billion, projected to touch $50 billionD$12 billion, projected to touch $60 billion
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$8 billion, projected to touch $44 billion
Explanation
According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's space economy has grown to $8 billion and is projected to touch $44 billion in the next decade, indicating significant growth in the sector.
Q7Which major national scheme for women and child development is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025?Options
AUjjwala YojanaBSukanya Samriddhi YojanaCBeti Bachao Beti PadhaoDJanani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Explanation
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, which was launched to address issues of declining child sex ratio and promote girl child education.
Q8What is 'Entity Locker', recently developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?Options
AA platform for digital payments and financial transactions.BA secure cloud storage solution for personal documents.CA Digital Public Infrastructure for streamlined business document management.DA new e-commerce portal for small businesses.
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A Digital Public Infrastructure for streamlined business document management.
Explanation
'Entity Locker' is a Digital Public Infrastructure developed by MeitY to enable streamlined management of official documents for businesses and organizations, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
Q9Which significant infrastructure project in Chennai recently received environmental clearance, paving the way for its construction?Options
AChennai Outer Ring Road Phase IIIBChennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated CorridorCChennai Metro Rail’s Central Tower at CMBTDDesalination plant at Perur
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Chennai Metro Rail’s Central Tower at CMBT
Explanation
Chennai Metro Rail’s Central Tower at Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) has received environmental clearance, and construction is expected to begin soon.
Q10The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation is preparing to float a tender for what type of system to enhance the state's renewable energy infrastructure?Options
ASolar panel manufacturing unitsBWind turbine installation projectsCBattery energy storage systemsDHydroelectric power generation units
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Battery energy storage systems
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The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation will float a tender for battery energy storage systems, which are crucial for integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid reliably.