Daily Current Affairs - 2025-01-29
Q1Which river in Tamil Nadu was recently in news due to the Supreme Court directing the state government to address pollution caused by tannery waste?Options
AVaigaiBCauveryCPalarDThamirabarani
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Correct answer
Palar
Explanation
The Supreme Court recently pulled up the Tamil Nadu government over tannery waste in the Palar river and issued fresh directives to mitigate the pollution.
Q2A rural woman from Tamil Nadu recently garnered attention for her proficiency in operating drones for what purpose?Options
AForest surveillanceBDelivery servicesCFarming operationsDDisaster management
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Farming operations
Explanation
A rural woman in Tamil Nadu has carved a niche for herself by becoming adept in drone operation for farming operations, highlighting skill development in agriculture.
Q3What was the primary satellite payload carried by ISRO's GSLV-F15 mission, marking its 100th rocket launch, which is crucial for India's NavIC system?Options
ACARTOSAT-3BGSAT-11CNVS-02DRISAT-2BR1
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NVS-02
Explanation
ISRO's 100th rocket launch involved the GSLV-F15 mission successfully placing the NVS-02 navigation satellite in orbit, which is integral to expanding India's NavIC system.
Q4The Union Government recently approved a Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme primarily to strengthen which sector?Options
AAgricultural exportsBInfrastructure developmentCMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) manufacturingDRenewable energy production
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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) manufacturing
Explanation
The government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to strengthen the MSME manufacturing sector, fulfilling a budget announcement.
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Q5The recently approved National Critical Minerals Mission aims to achieve which of the following objectives?Options
APromote tourism in mineral-rich statesBReduce India's import dependence on critical mineralsCExpand coal mining operationsDSubsidize fossil fuel extraction
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Reduce India's import dependence on critical minerals
Explanation
The National Critical Minerals Mission aims to reduce India's import dependence on critical minerals, strengthen domestic value chains, and support the 'Net Zero by 2070' goal.
Q6The Department of Posts is set to host TANAPEX 2025 in Chennai. TANAPEX is associated with which activity?Options
ABook FairBFilm FestivalCPhilatelic ExhibitionDHandicrafts Expo
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Philatelic Exhibition
Explanation
TANAPEX 2025 is a philatelic exhibition hosted by the Department of Posts in Chennai.
Q7What is the concept that the ISRO Atomic Clock aims to achieve for national synchronization across India?Options
AGlobal Positioning SystemBOne Nation, One TimeCUniversal Coordinated TimeDIndian Standard Time Plus
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One Nation, One Time
Explanation
The ISRO Atomic Clock is discussed in the context of achieving 'One Nation, One Time' to synchronize India nationally.
Q8Schoolboys from Chennai recently received an award for developing a prototype aimed at addressing which environmental issue?Options
APlastic waste managementBStubble-burning crisisCWater scarcity in urban areasDAir pollution from vehicle emissions
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Stubble-burning crisis
Explanation
Chennai schoolboys won an award for their prototype developed to solve the stubble-burning crisis, showcasing innovation in environmental solutions.