Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-02
Q1Which two airports in Tamil Nadu recently completed development work and are currently undergoing the licensing process?Options
ASalem and ThoothukudiBMadurai and CoimbatoreCNeyveli and VelloreDHosur and Cuddalore
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Correct answer
Neyveli and Vellore
Explanation
The development of Neyveli and Vellore airports has been completed, and the licensing process is currently underway, as stated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Q2What is the expected timeline for the first rocket launch from the Kulasekarapatnam spaceport in Tamil Nadu, as stated by the ISRO Chairman?Options
AWithin 6 monthsBWithin 1 yearCWithin 2 yearsDWithin 5 years
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Correct answer
Within 2 years
Explanation
ISRO Chairman Narayanan stated that the first rocket will lift off from the Kulasekarapatnam Spaceport in two years.
Q3The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently issued a directive regarding vehicles from a neighboring state found dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu. Which state was mentioned in this context?Options
AAndhra PradeshBKarnatakaCKeralaDPuducherry
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
The Madurai Bench of Madras HC directed the confiscation of Kerala vehicles found dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu.
Q4What significant technical glitch did ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite face after its launch, hindering its orbit-raising maneuvers?Options
ASolar panel deployment failureBCommunication system malfunctionCThrusters failing to igniteDPayload separation issue
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Correct answer
Thrusters failing to ignite
Explanation
ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faced a setback as its thrusters failed to ignite, stalling orbit-raising maneuvers.
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Q5The Union Budget 2025-26 proposed a major boost to which specific agricultural mission in India?Options
ANational Mission for Sustainable AgricultureBNational Mission on Natural FarmingCNational Food Security MissionDPradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
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Correct answer
National Mission on Natural Farming
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 provided a major boost to the National Mission on Natural Farming.
Q6What was the allocation for the Swachh Bharat Mission in the Union Budget 2025-26, which remained unchanged from the previous year?Options
A₹10,000 croreB₹12,192 croreC₹15,500 croreD₹20,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹12,192 crore
Explanation
The government allocation for the Swachh Bharat Mission remained unchanged at ₹12,192 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Q7The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a significant expansion in the education sector. How many new IIT seats and medical seats are planned?Options
A5,000 IIT seats and 8,000 medical seatsB6,500 IIT seats and 10,000 medical seatsC7,000 IIT seats and 12,000 medical seatsD8,000 IIT seats and 15,000 medical seats
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Correct answer
6,500 IIT seats and 10,000 medical seats
Explanation
The Union Budget 2025-26 includes a major education push with plans for 6,500 new IIT seats and 10,000 medical seats.
Q8Tamil Nadu has consistently urged the Central government regarding paddy procurement. What is the specific demand from the State, as per recent reports?Options
AIncrease the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddyBDon't hand over paddy procurement rights to the CentreCProvide additional subsidies for paddy cultivationDExpedite the release of funds for paddy procurement
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Correct answer
Don't hand over paddy procurement rights to the Centre
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has demanded that the paddy procurement right should not be handed over to the Centre.
Q9Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) recently highlighted a growing trend among non-farmers. What new agripreneurship is gaining traction?Options
AOrganic vegetable farmingBHydroponic cultivationCMushroom agripreneurshipDApiary (beekeeping) business
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Correct answer
Mushroom agripreneurship
Explanation
TNAU noted that mushroom agripreneurship is gaining traction among non-farmers in Tamil Nadu.
Q10The Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for FY 2024-25 sanctioned projects in how many states?Options
A15 StatesB20 StatesC23 StatesD28 States
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Correct answer
23 States
Explanation
Under the SASCI Scheme, 40 projects were sanctioned in 23 States for ₹3295.76 Crore in the Financial Year 2024-25.