Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-06
Q1Which district in Tamil Nadu recently received two new industrial estates and an IT Park, inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCTirunelveliDTiruchi
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Tirunelveli
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated two new industrial estates and an IT Park in Tirunelveli district, aiming to boost industrial development and employment in the region.
Q2What significant energy infrastructure, considered India’s largest single-location facility of its kind, was recently inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin?Options
AA nuclear power plantBA wind energy farmCA solar cell and module manufacturing unitDA thermal power station
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A solar cell and module manufacturing unit
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated India's single largest solar cell and solar module manufacturing unit, marking a significant step in the state's renewable energy efforts.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government is inviting applications from entrepreneurs to establish 'Mudhalvar Marundhagam'. What is the primary purpose of this initiative?Options
ATo promote traditional medicine systemsBTo provide quality medicines at affordable pricesCTo offer free medical consultationsDTo set up mobile medical units
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To provide quality medicines at affordable prices
Explanation
The 'Mudhalvar Marundhagam' initiative by the Tamil Nadu government aims to make quality medicines available at affordable prices across the state by inviting entrepreneurs to set up these pharmacies.
Q4The Communist Party of India (CPI) recently announced plans to burn copies of the Union Budget, primarily citing what specific concern regarding Tamil Nadu?Options
ALack of funds for local governanceBBias against Tamil Nadu in budget allocationsCIncreased taxes on agricultural productsDInsufficient allocation for higher education
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Bias against Tamil Nadu in budget allocations
Explanation
The CPI's protest against the Union Budget, including burning its copies, was primarily to flag an alleged bias against Tamil Nadu in the budget's allocations and provisions.
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Q5Tamil Nadu police recently met with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officials to address what specific issue?Options
APromoting tourism in coastal areasBResolving international border disputesCCurbing cyber slaveryDFacilitating diaspora welfare programs
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Curbing cyber slavery
Explanation
Tamil Nadu police engaged with MEA officials to strategize and cooperate on curbing cyber slavery, an issue with international implications.
Q6Which of the following ISRO missions is scheduled for launch in 2027, according to recent announcements by Union Minister Jitendra Singh?Options
AGaganyaanBSamudrayaanCChandrayaan-4DAditya-L1
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Chandrayaan-4
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, aimed at collecting moon rocks, is scheduled for launch in 2027. Gaganyaan and Samudrayaan are slated for 2026.
Q7What recent data indicates a significant growth in India's digital economy, with a 32% year-on-year jump in January 2025, playing an integral role in daily life?Options
AUPI transactions volumeBInternet subscriber baseCAadhaar authenticationsDE-commerce sales figures
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Aadhaar authentications
Explanation
Over 284 Crore Aadhaar authentications were performed in January 2025, marking a 32% year-on-year jump, which signifies the growth of the digital economy with Aadhaar's integral role.
Q8Under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth Rs 10,147 crore for rockets to enhance the Indian Army’s firepower. These rockets are for which Multiple Launch Rocket System?Options
ABrahMosBAkashCNagDPINAKA
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PINAKA
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The Ministry of Defence signed contracts for rockets of the PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System with EEL, MIL, and BEL, as part of efforts to enhance the Indian Army’s firepower and promote indigenous defence manufacturing.
Q9What is India aiming to strengthen cooperation with the UK on, and also recently saw Waaree secure an award for setting up a significant production facility in India?Options
ANuclear energy developmentBGreen Hydrogen productionCBiotechnology researchDSpace exploration missions
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Green Hydrogen production
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A workshop on Green Hydrogen aims at strengthening India-UK cooperation, and Waaree has secured an SECI award for setting up a 90,000 MTPA Green Hydrogen Production Facility in India, highlighting the focus on this clean energy source.
Q10Which Finite Element Analysis Software (FEAST) was recently unveiled by ISRO, aimed at enhancing space technology development?Options
AISRO FEAST 2025BISRO CAD/CAMCISRO ORBITALDISRO SPACE-X
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ISRO FEAST 2025
Explanation
ISRO recently unveiled its new Finite Element Analysis Software, named 'FEAST 2025', at IIT Hyderabad, which is designed to enhance various aspects of space technology development.