Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-24
Q1Which Tamil Nadu district's Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) were recently inspected by a Central team to evaluate the moisture content in paddy, an issue also resented by the TNCSC union?Options
AThanjavurBCuddaloreCVillupuramDNagapattinam
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Cuddalore
Explanation
A Central team inspected Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) in Cuddalore district to evaluate the moisture content in paddy, a concern also raised by the TNCSC union regarding procurement restrictions.
Q2Tamil Nadu has secured which position nationally in the tourism sector, as stated by Minister R. Rajendran?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Second
Explanation
Minister R. Rajendran stated that Tamil Nadu ranks second in the country for tourism.
Q3The Central government recently scrapped the auction of a tungsten mineral block in which Tamil Nadu location, already known as the state's first biodiversity heritage site?Options
AKanniyakumariBArittapattiCPichavaramDPoint Calimere
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Arittapatti
Explanation
The Central government annulled the auction of a tungsten mineral block in Arittapatti, which is also Tamil Nadu's first biodiversity heritage site.
Q4India became the fourth nation globally to achieve which significant space milestone, as highlighted by President Droupadi Murmu?Options
AHuman Spaceflight MissionBSpace Docking Experiment (SPADEX)CMars Orbiter MissionDLunar Soft Landing
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Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX)
Explanation
President Murmu stated that ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) makes India the fourth nation with this achievement.
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Q5ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota featured which advanced navigation satellite, equipped with indigenous atomic clocks, to enhance NavIC services?Options
ACartosat-3BNVS-02CEOS-04DGSLV-F15
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NVS-02
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ISRO's 100th launch was GSLV-F15, carrying the NVS-02 satellite, which is an advanced navigation satellite equipped with indigenous atomic clocks for NavIC services.
Q6Which three Southern states have expressed opposition to the new UGC draft regulations concerning higher education, citing concerns over state autonomy?Options
AAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, OdishaBTamil Nadu, Kerala, KarnatakaCKerala, Goa, MaharashtraDKarnataka, Telangana, Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Explanation
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have expressed opposition to the UGC draft regulations.
Q7The 'International Year of Cooperatives-2025' was inaugurated in Mumbai. What is the significance of this designation?Options
ATo promote international trade agreementsBTo highlight the role of cooperatives in sustainable developmentCTo encourage global scientific researchDTo foster cultural exchange programs
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To highlight the role of cooperatives in sustainable development
Explanation
The 'International Year of Cooperatives-2025' aims to highlight the role and contribution of cooperatives to sustainable development and socio-economic progress.
Q8What is the primary objective of the PM Suryaghar Yojana, as articulated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi?Options
ATo provide free electricity to all householdsBTo empower citizens to become energy producersCTo establish large-scale solar power plantsDTo promote solar cooking solutions
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To empower citizens to become energy producers
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that PM Suryaghar aims to empower citizens to become energy producers through rooftop solar installations.
Q9In which city of Tamil Nadu has a bus tracking system been introduced on a pilot basis?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCTiruchiDSalem
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Tiruchi
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A bus tracking system has been introduced in Tiruchi (Tiruchirappalli) on a pilot basis.
Q10Which two organizations recently signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in Hyderabad?Options
AISRO and DRDOBBEE and TERICNITI Aayog and IIT MadrasDMinistry of Power and MNRE
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BEE and TERI
Explanation
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in Hyderabad.