Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-03
Q1What initiative has Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced to raise climate change awareness among students?Options
ALaunching "Green Tamil Nadu Mission"BImplementing a new "Climate Change Policy" and establishing "Ecology Clubs" in schoolsCIntroducing mandatory environmental studies in all higher education institutionsDDistributing free saplings to all school children
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Implementing a new "Climate Change Policy" and establishing "Ecology Clubs" in schools
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced a new Climate Change Policy and the establishment of Ecology Clubs in all schools to raise awareness about climate change among students.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently increased the monthly wages for anti-poaching watchers. What is the new increased wage?Options
A₹10,000B₹12,500C₹15,625D₹18,000
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₹15,625
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government increased the monthly wages for anti-poaching watchers to ₹15,625.
Q3Which High Court bench recently directed the confiscation of vehicles from a neighbouring state found dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai High CourtBCoimbatore Bench of Madras High CourtCMadurai Bench of Madras High CourtDPuducherry High Court
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Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed the confiscation of Kerala vehicles found dumping medical waste in Tamil Nadu.
Q4Which two airports in Tamil Nadu have recently completed their development work, with the licensing process currently underway?Options
ASalem and ThoothukudiBNeyveli and VelloreCHosur and CuddaloreDThanjavur and Ramanathapuram
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Neyveli and Vellore
Explanation
The development work for Neyveli and Vellore airports in Tamil Nadu has been completed, and the licensing process is currently underway.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister announced that property cards will be rolled out across the state by which month and year?Options
AJanuary 2025BJune 2025CJanuary 2026DDecember 2026
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January 2026
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister stated that property cards will be rolled out across the state by January 2026.
Q6ISRO's NVS-02 satellite, which recently faced a setback due to thruster failure, is part of which Indian satellite navigation system?Options
AGAGANBIRNSS (NavIC)CEDUSATDBHUVAN
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IRNSS (NavIC)
Explanation
The NVS-02 satellite is a part of India's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, previously known as IRNSS. It faced a setback when its thrusters failed to fire after launch.
Q7The Union Government has targeted creating over 21 lakh jobs in 2025-26, with which three sectors identified as key drivers for this growth?Options
AIT, Pharmaceuticals, and EducationBTextiles, Automobile, and ConstructionCFisheries, Tourism, and ManufacturingDHealthcare, Telecommunications, and Retail
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Fisheries, Tourism, and Manufacturing
Explanation
The Centre aims to create over 21 lakh jobs in 2025-26, primarily driven by the fisheries, tourism, and manufacturing sectors.
Q8Which national rural employment scheme is mentioned in the news for its budgetary allocations and also for concerns about its potential dismantling affecting women and Scheduled Castes?Options
APradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)BSwachh Bharat Mission (SBM)CMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)DPradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is discussed both in terms of its budgetary allocations and concerns raised by some about its potential dismantling, which could affect women and Scheduled Castes.
Q9India has become the world's second-largest manufacturer in which sector, with over 300 operational units nationwide today, up from just 2 units in 2014?Options
AAutomobileBTextilesCMobile phonesDPharmaceuticals
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Mobile phones
Explanation
India has risen to become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, with over 300 operational units today, significantly up from just 2 units in 2014.
Q10According to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), which agripreneurship is gaining traction among non-farmers in the state?Options
AOrganic farming of traditional paddy varietiesBSericulture (silkworm rearing)CMushroom cultivationDAquaculture of ornamental fish
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Mushroom cultivation
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) reported that mushroom agripreneurship is gaining traction among non-farmers in the state.