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TNPSC Current Affairs – Monday, 20 January 2025

TNPSC Current Affairs • 20 Jan 2025

Published on: Monday, 20 January 2025

TNPSC current affairs for Monday, 20 January 2025 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 10 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-20 so that General Studies I, II, III, and the dedicated current affairs slot see the same narrative. Today’s batch explains why each headline matters, the cause-effect threads behind the policies, and how the stories feed into the schemes and science headlines you will see on the paper. Read it once, mark the anchor words that link people, policies, and dates, and then scroll straight to the quiz call-to-action; that second pass is when you turn reading into retrieval rather than letting the news slide away.

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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

ATirunelveli
BThoothukudi
CTheni
DThanjavur

Correct answer

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.

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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.

Correct answer

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.

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Q3Which new statutory body's constitution has the Madras High Court recently cleared for Tamil Nadu?

Options

ATamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission
BTamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights
CTamil Nadu State Women's Commission
DTamil Nadu State Backward Classes Commission

Correct answer

Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Explanation

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.

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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 Temple
BBull-themed pins inspired by Jallikattu
CTraditional Kanchipuram silk sarees
DModels of the Thiruvalluvar Statue

Correct answer

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 Dam
BParambikulam Dam
CMullaperiyar Dam
DBhavani Sagar Dam

Correct answer

Mullaperiyar Dam

Explanation

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.

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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 billion
B$8 billion, projected to touch $44 billion
C$10 billion, projected to touch $50 billion
D$12 billion, projected to touch $60 billion

Correct answer

$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.

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Q7Which major national scheme for women and child development is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025?

Options

AUjjwala Yojana
BSukanya Samriddhi Yojana
CBeti Bachao Beti Padhao
DJanani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

Correct answer

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.

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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.

Correct answer

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.

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Q9Which significant infrastructure project in Chennai recently received environmental clearance, paving the way for its construction?

Options

AChennai Outer Ring Road Phase III
BChennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor
CChennai Metro Rail’s Central Tower at CMBT
DDesalination plant at Perur

Correct answer

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.

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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 units
BWind turbine installation projects
CBattery energy storage systems
DHydroelectric power generation units

Correct answer

Battery energy storage systems

Explanation

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.

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