Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-09
Q1What type of facility is Tamil Nadu establishing to preserve endangered plant species?Options
ASeed BankBCryogenic FacilityCBotanical GardenDTissue Culture Lab
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Cryogenic Facility
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is establishing a cryogenic facility to preserve endangered plant species through cryopreservation, which involves storing biological material at very low temperatures.
Q2What action has the Tamil Nadu Cabinet recently taken regarding 'unobjectionable poromboke land'?Options
AOrdered eviction of encroachersBRelaxed rules to grant patta (title deeds)CConverted it into forest landDInitiated surveys for commercial use
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Relaxed rules to grant patta (title deeds)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has relaxed rules to enable the issuance of patta (title deeds) for unobjectionable poromboke land, benefitting those who have been occupying such lands for a long time.
Q3What initiative is Tamil Nadu undertaking to protect sea turtles on fishing boats?Options
ABanning fishing during breeding seasonBEstablishing marine protected areasCTrialling Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs)DPromoting alternative livelihoods for fishermen
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Trialling Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is trialling 50 Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) on fishing boats to prevent sea turtles from getting caught in fishing nets, thereby protecting them.
Q4Who recently returned as the Environment Secretary of Tamil Nadu as part of an IAS officers reshuffle?Options
AShankar Lal KumawatBSupriya SahuCM. KarunakaranDK. Satyagopal
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Supriya Sahu
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Supriya Sahu recently returned as the Environment Secretary of Tamil Nadu as part of a significant reshuffle of IAS officers in the state.
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Q5The DMK government is encouraging co-operative societies to open a new type of pharmacy. What are they called?Options
AJan Aushadhi PharmaciesBChief Minister's PharmaciesCPattali Makkal PharmaciesDAmma Pharmacies
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Chief Minister's Pharmacies
Explanation
The DMK government is encouraging co-operative societies to open 'Mudhalvar Pharmacies' (Chief Minister's Pharmacies) across the state.
Q6Which major water project in Tamil Nadu was recently cited in political discourse regarding alleged delays?Options
ACauvery-Vaigai Link ProjectBAvinashi-Athikadavu ProjectCParambikulam-Aliyar ProjectDHogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project
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Avinashi-Athikadavu Project
Explanation
The Avinashi-Athikadavu project was recently mentioned by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, accusing the DMK government of political vengeance causing its delay.
Q7Which important Tamil festival recently had special security arrangements made at Vadalur?Options
APongalBChithirai FestivalCMahamahamDThai Poosam
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Thai Poosam
Explanation
Security arrangements were put in place for the Thai Poosam festival at Vadalur, indicating its importance and large gathering.
Q8What is the specific percentage of reservation in Tamil Nadu that was recently a topic of political discussion regarding a potential Supreme Court ruling?Options
A50%B60%C69%D75%
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69%
Explanation
Anbumani Ramadoss warned of potential unrest if the Supreme Court scraps the 69% reservation in Tamil Nadu, highlighting its long-standing significance in the state.
Q9What constitutional issue did the Supreme Court recently raise with the Tamil Nadu Governor?Options
ADelay in approving the State BudgetBNon-communication of objections on State BillsCInterference in local governanceDRefusal to appoint Ministers
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Non-communication of objections on State Bills
Explanation
The Supreme Court questioned the Tamil Nadu Governor regarding his failure to communicate his objections on various Bills passed by the State Legislature, raising concerns about constitutional propriety.
Q10Which two major rivers in Tamil Nadu were recently identified as 'priority stretches' due to pollution by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?Options
ACauvery and BhavaniBVaigai and ThamirabaraniCChennai and Salem riversDPalar and Thenpennai
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Chennai and Salem rivers
Explanation
The Chennai and Salem rivers were marked as 'priority stretches' by the CPCB, indicating severe pollution levels that require urgent attention.
Q11Which Union Territory/state aims for 100% electrification of its bus fleet by the end of 2025?Options
ADelhiBKeralaCPuducherryDGoa
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Puducherry
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The Puducherry Road Transport Corporation plans to achieve 100% electrification of its bus fleet by the end of 2025, promoting green transport.
Q12The National Mass Drug Administration Round, recently launched by the Union Health Minister, is aimed at eliminating which disease?Options
ATuberculosisBMalariaCLymphatic FilariasisDDengue
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Lymphatic Filariasis
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The National Mass Drug Administration Round was launched by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis across 13 identified endemic states.
Q13What central levies are reported to be continuously shrinking states' share of tax revenue?Options
AIncome Tax and Corporate TaxBGoods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs DutyCCess and SurchargeDExcise Duty and Service Tax
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Cess and Surcharge
Explanation
Reports indicate that the continued imposition of cess and surcharge by the Centre is shrinking the share of tax revenue that devolves to the states.
Q14A key feature of India's AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) fighter jet, highlighted at Aero India 2025, is the incorporation of which advanced technologies?Options
AStealth technologyBHypersonic propulsion systemsCArtificial Intelligence (AI) technologiesDQuantum computing integration
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies
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India's AMCA fighter jet is set to feature advanced AI technologies, which was highlighted during Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
Q15Which Union Ministry recently held a brainstorming session on the 'Conceptual Framework of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) Measurement'?Options
AMinistry of FinanceBMinistry of EducationCMinistry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)DMinistry of Science and Technology
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Explanation
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) held a brainstorming session on the 'Conceptual Framework of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) Measurement' in New Delhi.
Q16India's first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant was launched at which institution?Options
APGIMER ChandigarhBAIIMS New DelhiCJIPMER PuducherryDNIMHANS Bengaluru
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AIIMS New Delhi
Explanation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India's first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS New Delhi.
Q17What is the estimated age of the region around 'Shiv Shakti point' on the Moon, where India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed?Options
A1.2 billion yearsB2.5 billion yearsC3.7 billion yearsD4.1 billion years
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3.7 billion years
Explanation
A recent study suggests that the region around 'Shiv Shakti point', where Chandrayaan-3 landed, is approximately 3.7 billion years old.
Q18The AP Social Welfare Minister recently called for increased funding under which scheme, aimed at welfare of Scheduled Castes?Options
APM-KISANBPM-JJBYCPM-AJAYDPM-SVANidhi
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PM-AJAY
Explanation
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy called for increased funding under the PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) scheme, which is targeted towards the welfare of Scheduled Castes.