Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-28
Q1The Bengaluru court is scheduled to hand over the confiscated valuables of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to which state government on February 14 and 15?Options
AKarnatakaBTamil NaduCKeralaDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Bengaluru court is set to hand over the confiscated valuables of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to the Tamil Nadu government.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently announced a hike in fares for which public transport service, effective from May 1?Options
AMofussil busesBCity busesCMini busesDSuburban trains
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Mini buses
Explanation
Mini bus fares in Tamil Nadu were hiked by the state government, with effect from May 1.
Q3The Madras High Court Registry recently wrote to the Tamil Nadu government seeking funds for the installation of CCTV cameras in court complexes. What was the approximate amount requested?Options
A₹10.04 croreB₹15.04 croreC₹20.04 croreD₹25.04 crore
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₹20.04 crore
Explanation
The Madras High Court Registry requested ₹20.04 crore from the Tamil Nadu government for installing CCTV cameras in court complexes.
Q4Protesters in Tamil Nadu successfully halted federal tungsten mining operations in a heritage site located in which district?Options
ATirunelveliBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Madurai
Explanation
Protests in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu led to the stopping of federal tungsten mining in a heritage site.
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Q5A recent report highlighted a rural woman in Tamil Nadu who carved a niche for herself by becoming adept in the operation of which technology for farming operations?Options
AAutomated irrigation systemsBCrop-spraying dronesCAI-powered soil sensorsDRobotic harvesting machines
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Crop-spraying drones
Explanation
The article mentions a rural woman in Tamil Nadu who became adept in drone operation for farming.
Q6The 4th training programme on "Chemical and Petrochemical Industrial Safety" was recently conducted in Chennai. What was the motto of this program?Options
A"Progress Through Safety"B"Safety First, Sustainability Always: Protecting People and Planet!"C"Industrial Growth, Safe Operations"D"Zero Accidents, Maximum Output"
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"Safety First, Sustainability Always: Protecting People and Planet!"
Explanation
The motto of the training programme in Chennai was “Safety First, Sustainability Always: Protecting People and Planet!”.
Q7Which of the following satellites was successfully launched by ISRO's GSLV-F15 mission, marking ISRO's 100th rocket launch, to augment India's navigation capabilities?Options
AGSAT-24BNVS-02CEOS-06DChandrayaan-3
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NVS-02
Explanation
The NVS-02 satellite was successfully launched by the GSLV-F15 mission, enhancing India's NavIC system.
Q8According to the ISRO chief, what is the ambitious target set by the organization for the number of missions to be launched in the next five years?Options
A50 missionsB100 missionsC150 missionsD200 missions
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200 missions
Explanation
The ISRO chief stated that the organization plans to launch 200 missions in the next five years.
Q9The government recently approved the 'Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme' to strengthen which key sector, fulfilling a budget announcement of 2024-25?Options
AAgriculture SectorBMSME Manufacturing SectorCIT Services SectorDRenewable Energy Sector
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MSME Manufacturing Sector
Explanation
The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme was approved to strengthen the MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) Manufacturing Sector.
Q10The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, in association with IIT Indore, recently launched 'AgriHub'. What is its primary objective?Options
ATo develop new agricultural machineryBTo establish a nationwide network of farmer marketsCTo revolutionize Indian agriculture through an AI-Driven Center of ExcellenceDTo provide financial aid to farmers
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To revolutionize Indian agriculture through an AI-Driven Center of Excellence
Explanation
AgriHub is an AI-Driven Center of Excellence launched to revolutionize Indian agriculture.
Q11India's digital economy is projected to contribute what proportion of the national income by the year 2029-30?Options
AOne-tenthBOne-fifthCOne-fourthDOne-third
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One-fifth
Explanation
India’s digital economy is expected to contribute one-fifth of the national income by 2029-30.
Q12The Union Cabinet recently approved the 'National Critical Mineral Mission' with an outlay of ₹34,300 crore over seven years. This mission is vital for building a resilient value chain for critical mineral resources essential for which type of technologies?Options
ASpace Exploration TechnologiesBGreen TechnologiesCDefense TechnologiesDCommunication Technologies
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Green Technologies
Explanation
The National Critical Mineral Mission aims to build a resilient value chain for critical minerals vital to Green Technologies.