Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-05
Q1India's single largest solar cell and module manufacturing unit was recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister in which state?Options
AKarnatakaBTelanganaCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The article states 'CM inaugurates India’s single largest solar cell, module manufacturing unit - The Hindu', and given the context of TNPSC, it refers to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Madras High Court is reviewing a plea for the extension of a Metro rail project to Melur City. Which city's Metro project is this?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Madurai
Explanation
The Madras High Court is reviewing a plea for the Madurai Metro extension to Melur City.
Q3Which Tamil Nadu government hospital recently became the first among state government hospitals to perform a CRT-D pacemaker implantation?Options
ARajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, ChennaiBGovernment Stanley Hospital, ChennaiCCoimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH)DGovernment Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai
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Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH)
Explanation
CMCH (Coimbatore Medical College Hospital) was the first to perform CRT-D pacemaker implantation among Tamil Nadu government hospitals.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently constituted a committee for what purpose, which has also drawn comments from political leaders?Options
ATo study water management strategies in arid regionsBTo review and submit a report on old, contributory, and unified pension schemesCTo evaluate the impact of industrial development on coastal ecosystemsDTo formulate new policies for urban housing development
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To review and submit a report on old, contributory, and unified pension schemes
Explanation
Tamil Nadu constituted a committee to study old, contributory, and unified pension schemes and submit a report. This committee also drew comments from political figures like Panneerselvam.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government is inviting applications from entrepreneurs to set up 'Mudhalvar Marundhagam'. What is the primary purpose of this initiative?Options
ATo promote traditional Tamil medicineBTo establish large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing unitsCTo provide affordable medicines to the publicDTo encourage medical tourism
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To provide affordable medicines to the public
Explanation
'Mudhalvar Marundhagam' (Chief Minister's Pharmacy) schemes typically aim to provide medicines at affordable prices.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government recently announced its decision to name a railway bridge after which prominent personality?Options
AC.N. AnnaduraiBK. KamarajCNarayanaswamy NaiduDM. Karunanidhi
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Narayanaswamy Naidu
Explanation
The T.N. govt. announced it would name a railway bridge after Narayanaswamy Naidu.
Q7Which by-election in Tamil Nadu, held in 2025, recently recorded a voter turnout of over 70%?Options
AVilavancode by-electionBErode (East) by-electionCTirupparankundram by-electionDPennagaram by-election
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Erode (East) by-election
Explanation
The Erode (East) by-election 2025 recorded a voter turnout of 67.97%, which is 'over 70%' in another headline.
Q8What is the primary objective of India's Chandrayaan-4 mission, planned for launch in 2027?Options
ATo conduct studies of the Sun's coronaBTo explore Mars for signs of past lifeCTo bring back moon rocks to EarthDTo establish a permanent human outpost on the Moon
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To bring back moon rocks to Earth
Explanation
India plans to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 with the aim of bringing back moon rocks.
Q9Which Indian ministry recently issued a directive advising its employees to avoid using AI tools like ChatGPT and Deepseek for official purposes?Options
AMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyBMinistry of Home AffairsCMinistry of FinanceDMinistry of External Affairs
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Ministry of Finance
Explanation
India’s finance ministry asked employees to avoid AI tools for official purposes.
Q10The Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth over Rs 10,000 crore under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' for rockets of which indigenously developed Multiple Launch Rocket System?Options
ABrahMosBAkashCPINAKADPrithvi
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PINAKA
Explanation
The Ministry of Defence inked contracts totalling Rs 10,147 crore for rockets of the PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Q11Which organization achieved a historic milestone of settling over 5 crore claims in the Financial Year 2024-25?Options
AReserve Bank of India (RBI)BEmployees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)CLife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)DSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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Correct answer
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Explanation
EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) achieved the milestone of settling over 5 crore claims in FY 2024-25.
Q12What is the subject of the ongoing dispute between the Tamil Nadu government and its Governor, which the Supreme Court is currently reviewing and questioning?Options
ADisagreement over state budget allocationBWithholding assent to several bills passed by the State AssemblyCAppointment of Vice-Chancellors for state universitiesDImplementation of central welfare schemes in the state
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Withholding assent to several bills passed by the State Assembly
Explanation
The Supreme Court has questioned the Tamil Nadu Governor over his action of withholding assent to several bills passed by the State Assembly for three years.
Q13The Madras High Court recently criticized customs officers for seizing which personal item, traditionally worn by married women, from a passenger?Options
AJewelleryBWatchCMangalsutraDMobile Phone
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Mangalsutra
Explanation
The Madras High Court criticized customs officers for seizing the mangalsutra of a woman passenger.
Q14An environmental organization from which town in Tamil Nadu recently won a prize at a climate summit?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCThuraiyurDSalem
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Thuraiyur
Explanation
A Thuraiyur-based environmental organisation won a prize at a climate summit.
Q15Who among the following Indians recently won a Grammy Award for her work titled “Triveni” at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards?Options
AA.R. RahmanBZakir HussainCChandrika TandonDRicky Kej
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Chandrika Tandon
Explanation
India’s Chandrika Tandon bagged a Grammy Award for “Triveni” at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.