Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-22
Q1The Union Government recently annulled the auction of a tungsten mineral block in which village of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, following protests from local residents and farmers?Options
AKeeladiBNayakkarpattiCAriyalurDThiruparankundram
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Nayakkarpatti
Explanation
Articles 2, 4, 5, 20, 22, 45, and 54 confirm that the Union Government cancelled the tungsten mineral block auction in Nayakkarpatti, Madurai district, after strong protests from local residents and farmers.
Q2The Tamirabharani – Karumeniyar – Nambiyar River Linking Scheme is a significant water management project in which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCAndhra PradeshDTamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Article 3 clearly states that the Tamirabharani – Karumeniyar – Nambiyar River Linking Scheme is a project in Tamil Nadu.
Q3According to recent statements by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, citing global scientific research, when did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu?Options
AFirst quarter of 3rd millennium BCEBFirst quarter of 4th millennium BCECSecond quarter of 2nd millennium BCEDFirst quarter of 1st millennium CE
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First quarter of 4th millennium BCE
Explanation
Articles 11 and 49 mention Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's statement that the Iron Age began in Tamil Nadu in the first quarter of the 4th millennium BCE, citing global scientific research.
Q4The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?Options
APromoting digital literacy among womenBPreventing female foeticide and promoting girl child educationCProviding financial assistance for higher education for girlsDSupporting women entrepreneurs in rural areas
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Preventing female foeticide and promoting girl child education
Explanation
Article 8 discusses the 10th-anniversary celebration of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to address the declining child sex ratio and promote girl child education and empowerment.
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Q5India's Deep Ocean Mission is gaining momentum with a human submersible planned for launch this year. What is the primary objective of this mission?Options
AExplore exoplanets for extraterrestrial lifeBDevelop sustainable fishing technologiesCExplore the deep sea for resources and biodiversityDEstablish a permanent research station in the Arctic
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Explore the deep sea for resources and biodiversity
Explanation
Article 25 indicates that India's Deep Ocean Mission is focused on exploring the deep sea, which includes seeking out resources and studying biodiversity, with a human submersible planned for launch.
Q6The National Health Mission (NHM) has been approved for continuation for another five years. According to a recent Centre's report, what key achievements has NHM demonstrated?Options
ALaunched India's first human submersibleBEnhanced healthcare workforce and curbed several public health concernsCSuccessfully auctioned tungsten mineral blocks in Tamil NaduDDeveloped technologies for space exploration
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Enhanced healthcare workforce and curbed several public health concerns
Explanation
Articles 10 and 48 report that the National Health Mission has enhanced the healthcare workforce and curbed several public health concerns, leading to its continuation for another five years.
Q7A plea in the Madras High Court recently insisted on the regulation of delivery partners for which companies?Options
AAmazon and FlipkartBOla and UberCSwiggy and ZomatoDBigBasket and Grofers
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Swiggy and Zomato
Explanation
Article 9 explicitly states that a plea in the Madras High Court insisted on the regulation of Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners.
Q8Which Tamil Nadu state body is set to launch a year-long plastic waste collection drive across the state?Options
ATamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD)BTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)CTamil Nadu Forest DepartmentDChennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
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Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)
Explanation
Article 13 clearly indicates that the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) will launch a year-long plastic waste collection drive.
Q9The Supreme Court recently noted that the Centre is yet to give its nod to Tamil Nadu’s river linking project concerning which two rivers?Options
AVaigai and MullaperiyarBBhavani and AmaravathiCCauvery and South VellarDPalar and Thenpennai
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Cauvery and South Vellar
Explanation
Article 15 explicitly states that the Centre is yet to approve Tamil Nadu's Cauvery-South Vellar Link project.
Q10The Union Cabinet recently approved a 6% hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for which agricultural product to revive its production?Options
ASugarcaneBWheatCJuteDCotton
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Jute
Explanation
Article 35 clearly reports that the "Cabinet announces 6% hike in jute MSP to revive production."
Q11In Tamil Nadu, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are planned to be used in a phased manner for which type of elections?Options
AAssembly electionsBParliamentary electionsCRural local body electionsDUrban local body elections
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Rural local body elections
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Article 50 states that "EVMs to be used in phased manner for rural local body elections in Tamil Nadu."
Q12Researchers from which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) are on a mission to develop technologies for space exploration?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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IIT Madras
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Article 6 mentions "IIT Madras researchers on a mission to develop technologies for space exploration."
Q13Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Thennarasu recently blamed the Centre for failing to release funds, leading to unpaid salaries under which national scheme in the state?Options
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)CPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)DNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
Article 30 reports that Minister Thangam Thennarasu blamed the Centre for not releasing funds, resulting in unpaid MNREGA salaries.
Q14India’s first-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation using the HeartMate 3 device in a government institution was performed by which hospital?Options
AAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), DelhiBPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), ChandigarhCArmy Hospital (R&R), DelhiDKing George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
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Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi
Explanation
Article 39 explicitly states that "Army Hospital (R&R) performs India’s first-ever Left Ventricular Assist Device implantation using HeartMate 3 device in a government institution."
Q15The Madras High Court recently mandated an Action Plan to address pollution in which prominent river of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACauveryBBhavaniCVaigaiDThamirabarani
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Vaigai
Explanation
Article 17 explicitly mentions that "Madras HC Mandates Vaigai River Pollution Action Plan."
Q16According to the new ISRO chief, how many uncrewed missions are planned before humans can go to space, with the first potentially launching this year?Options
AOneBTwoCThreeDFour
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Three
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Article 12 quotes the new ISRO chief stating, "We will have 3 uncrewed missions (before humans can go to space), of which first may be this year."
Q17A central team recently visited Tamil Nadu to inspect rain-hit paddy crops in districts like Thanjavur. This inspection is crucial for assessing damage and determining central assistance for which primary crop?Options
ASugarcaneBCottonCPaddyDGroundnut
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Paddy
Explanation
Articles 1 and 32 explicitly mention the central team's visit to inspect "rain-hit paddy" crops in Thanjavur district, indicating paddy as the primary crop of concern.
Q18Recently, discussions have been held regarding the establishment of a new airport at Parandur in Tamil Nadu. What model was suggested by Selvaperunthagai for its establishment?Options
APublic-Private Partnership (PPP) modelBBuild-Operate-Transfer (BOT) modelCPartnership modelDFully government-funded model
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Partnership model
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Article 28 quotes Selvaperunthagai stating that the "Parandur airport should be established on partnership model."
Q19The Madras High Court recently issued a notice to the state government concerning renovation work at which famous temple in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMeenakshi Amman Temple, MaduraiBSri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamCRamanathaswamy Temple, RameswaramDArulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
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Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
Explanation
Article 18 states that the "Tiruchendur temple renovation work: Madras High Court issues notice to state govt."