Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-01
Q1What is the total budget allocation for India's space program, including ISRO, in the Union Budget 2025-26?Options
A₹10,250 croreB₹13,416 croreC₹15,800 croreD₹12,100 crore
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Correct answer
₹13,416 crore
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated ₹13,416 crore for India’s space race, providing a financial boost to ISRO's upcoming missions.
Q2The Water Resources Department (WRD) of Tamil Nadu is set to finalise a draft amendment to which key act by March?Options
ATamil Nadu Protected Areas Act, 1989BTamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003CTamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000DTamil Nadu River Protection Act, 2010
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) is scheduled to finalise the draft amendment to the Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000, by March.
Q3Following the recent addition of two more wetlands, how many Ramsar sites does Tamil Nadu now have?Options
A18B20C22D25
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Correct answer
20
Explanation
With the Ramsar tag for two more wetlands, the total number of Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu has now reached 20.
Q4Which Finance Minister presented a record 8th Union Budget in 2025-26?Options
AArun JaitleyBP. ChidambaramCNirmala SitharamanDManmohan Singh
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Correct answer
Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record 8th Union Budget in 2025-26, a feat previously achieved only by Morarji Desai.
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Q5The Economic Survey recently highlighted Tamil Nadu's efforts in which two key areas?Options
ATextile manufacturing and organic farmingBFootwear manufacturing and education at the doorstepCAutomobile industry and renewable energyDIT services and tourism promotion
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Correct answer
Footwear manufacturing and education at the doorstep
Explanation
The Economic Survey spotlighted Tamil Nadu’s efforts to foster footwear manufacturing and education at the doorstep.
Q6What is the enhanced budget outlay for the Jal Jeevan Mission in Union Budget 2025-26?Options
A₹55,000 croreB₹60,000 croreC₹67,000 croreD₹72,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹67,000 crore
Explanation
The budget outlay for the Jal Jeevan Mission has been enhanced to ₹67,000 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Q7Union Budget 2025-26 proposed a social security scheme for which specific segment of the workforce?Options
AFormal sector employeesBAgricultural laborersCGig workersDGovernment employees
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Correct answer
Gig workers
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 proposed a social security scheme specifically for gig workers, along with support for e-shram registration.
Q8What is the percentage increase in allocation for electric mobility schemes in Union Budget 2025-26?Options
A10%B15%C20%D25%
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Correct answer
20%
Explanation
The allocation for electric mobility schemes saw a 20% rise in the Union Budget 2025-26, highlighting a push towards green transportation.
Q9According to the Union Budget 2025-26, which sector is considered the 'first engine for India’s development journey'?Options
AInformation TechnologyBManufacturingCAgricultureDInfrastructure
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Correct answer
Agriculture
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 explicitly states that agriculture is the 'first engine for India’s development journey'.
Q10What new mission focused on nuclear energy research and development was announced in Union Budget 2025-26?Options
ANational Fusion Energy MissionBNuclear Energy Mission for Research & Development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR)CAdvanced Reactor Development ProgramDRenewable Nuclear Power Initiative
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Correct answer
Nuclear Energy Mission for Research & Development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 announced the setting up of a 'Nuclear Energy Mission for Research & Development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR)'.
Q11What was a significant criticism raised by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin regarding the Union Budget 2025-26 concerning the state?Options
ALack of focus on coastal developmentBIgnoring long-standing demands like Madurai AIIMS, metro expansion, and airport upgradesCInsufficient allocation for textile industriesDNo new initiatives for tourism promotion
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Correct answer
Ignoring long-standing demands like Madurai AIIMS, metro expansion, and airport upgrades
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the Union Budget 2025-26 for ignoring Tamil Nadu's long-standing demands, including allocations for Madurai AIIMS, metro expansion, and airport upgrades, labeling it as a 'mixed bag' or 'biased'.
Q12Tamil Nadu fishers welcomed the hike in the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) limit in Union Budget 2025, but what was their primary demand for easier access?Options
AIncreased interest subsidiesBEasier processing and less stringent conditionsCInclusion of more types of fishing activitiesDDirect cash transfers instead of credit cards
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Correct answer
Easier processing and less stringent conditions
Explanation
While Tamil Nadu fishers welcomed the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) limit hike, they also demanded easier processing and less stringent conditions to make the scheme more accessible.