Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-26
Q1Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the Centre's decision to annul the tungsten mining contract in Tamil Nadu was primarily due to what?Options
AEconomic viability issuesBEnvironmental concerns raised by the peopleCLack of technological expertiseDWithdrawal by the contracting company
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Correct answer
Environmental concerns raised by the people
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin credited the strong protests from the people for the Union government's decision to cancel the tungsten mining contract in Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Madras High Court recently ordered the removal of permanent flagpoles from public spaces in Tamil Nadu, specifically including those belonging to which entities?Options
AGovernment offices onlyBEducational institutionsCPolitical parties and organizationsDCommercial establishments
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Political parties and organizations
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered the removal of permanent flagpoles of political parties and other organizations from public spaces across Tamil Nadu.
Q3Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu recently requested the Union Finance Minister to release pending funds for which central welfare scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Awas YojanaBMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)CNational Health MissionDSwachh Bharat Abhiyan
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu requested the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release MGNREGS funds owed to the state.
Q4A meeting was recently held in Tamil Nadu to discuss amendments to the 'Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Management of Irrigation Systems Act'. This Act primarily pertains to what?Options
ACrop insurance policiesBAgricultural market reformsCManagement and distribution of irrigation waterDFarm loan waivers
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Management and distribution of irrigation water
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Management of Irrigation Systems Act deals with the management and distribution of irrigation water resources for agricultural purposes.
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Q5What significant step was recently achieved by Samsung India workers in Tamil Nadu, marking their first such collective action?Options
ALaunching a new product lineBForming their first trade unionCReceiving a major bonus packageDInitiating a community development project
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Forming their first trade union
Explanation
After a 7-month struggle, Samsung India workers in Tamil Nadu successfully formed their first trade union, which was also approved by the state government.
Q6Tamil Nadu's first wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre is being established in which forest range near Coimbatore?Options
AMudumalaiBAnamalaiCSirumugaiDSathyamangalam
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Sirumugai
Explanation
The state's inaugural wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre is under construction in the Sirumugai forest range, near Coimbatore.
Q7ISRO's NVS-02 satellite, part of the first mission of 2025, is primarily intended to enhance which indigenous Indian system?Options
AGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)BIndian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)CEarth Observation Satellite (EOS)DPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
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Correct answer
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)
Explanation
The NVS-02 satellite is part of India's NavIC system, which provides indigenous navigation services similar to GPS.
Q8Tamil Nadu's recent participation in which major international economic forum sparked political debate within the state?Options
AG20 SummitBWorld Economic Forum (Davos)CBRICS SummitDUnited Nations Climate Change Conference (COP)
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World Economic Forum (Davos)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos was a subject of political debate between the AIADMK and DMK.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government is increasingly adopting which model for executing its medium-to-large infrastructure projects?Options
AFull central government fundingBForeign direct investment (FDI) onlyCPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) modeDCommunity-driven initiatives
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Correct answer
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is betting on executing medium-to-large infrastructure projects in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
Q10The Union Government recently drafted "Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025" for mandatory time synchronization across India. What is the popular slogan associated with this initiative?Options
AOne Nation, One MarketBOne Nation, One TimeCOne Nation, One StandardDOne Nation, One Identity
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One Nation, One Time
Explanation
The initiative for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time across all official and commercial platforms is associated with the concept of 'One Nation, One Time'.
Q11An expert panel is currently exploring solutions to control sea erosion in which prominent coastal town of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMamallapuramBKanyakumariCRameswaramDTiruchendur
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Correct answer
Tiruchendur
Explanation
An expert panel is actively exploring solutions to address and control sea erosion in Tiruchendur.
Q12The Supreme Court recently raised concerns regarding the Mullaperiyar dam, which is a long-standing inter-state dispute primarily between Tamil Nadu and which other state?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCKeralaDPuducherry
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Kerala
Explanation
The Mullaperiyar dam dispute is a significant and long-standing issue primarily between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Q13Water was recently released from the Sathanur dam for irrigation purposes. This dam is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AVillupuramBCuddaloreCTiruvannamalaiDVellore
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Tiruvannamalai
Explanation
The Sathanur dam, from which water was released for irrigation, is situated in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu.
Q14In his recent Republic Day address, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi criticized the state government, primarily citing concerns about what?Options
ALack of industrial developmentBMisgovernance and declining learning standards in government schoolsCInadequate infrastructure projectsDPoor disaster management
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Correct answer
Misgovernance and declining learning standards in government schools
Explanation
Governor R.N. Ravi's criticism during his Republic Day address focused on alleged misgovernance and declining learning standards in government schools.
Q15Thavil maestro Dakshinamoorthy, a recent recipient of the Padma Shri award, is celebrated for his expertise in which traditional South Indian percussion instrument?Options
AMridangamBGhatamCKanjiraDThavil
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Correct answer
Thavil
Explanation
Thavil maestro Dakshinamoorthy, from Puducherry, was honored with the Padma Shri for his contributions to the traditional percussion instrument 'Thavil'.
Q16The Tamil Nadu government has implemented a scheme aimed at achieving what specific health objective concerning kidney diseases?Options
AProviding free dialysis treatmentBFunding kidney transplant surgeriesCPromoting early detection of kidney diseasesDResearching new kidney disease cures
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Promoting early detection of kidney diseases
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government's scheme is paving the way for early detection of kidney diseases, as stated by the Health Minister.
Q17The 7.5% reservation scheme in Tamil Nadu has significantly benefited over 40,000 students from which specific educational background in gaining admission to professional courses?Options
APrivate school studentsBGovernment school studentsCCBSE school studentsDRural college students
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Correct answer
Government school students
Explanation
The 7.5% reservation scheme in Tamil Nadu benefits students who have studied in government schools for admission to professional courses.
Q18The Supreme Court recently directed the Union Government to engage with states to address which critical public health and environmental issue across the country?Options
ADengue outbreaksBRoad accidentsCSnakebitesDMalnutrition in children
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Correct answer
Snakebites
Explanation
The Supreme Court urged the Union Government to take states on board to address the issue of snakebites across the country.
Q19Which monsoon season was recently declared as ceased over south peninsular India by the Meteorological Department?Options
ASouthwest MonsoonBNortheast MonsoonCSummer MonsoonDWinter Monsoon
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Correct answer
Northeast Monsoon
Explanation
The Meteorological Department announced that the Northeast monsoon has ceased over south peninsular India.