Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-10
Q1Which two prominent Indian institutions jointly developed and successfully booted an indigenous SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip for aerospace applications and other sectors?Options
AIIT Delhi & DRDOBIIT Bombay & HALCIIT Madras & ISRODIISc Bengaluru & BHEL
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Correct answer
IIT Madras & ISRO
Explanation
IIT Madras and ISRO collaboratively developed the 'SHAKTI' based semiconductor chip, which is crucial for various applications including aerospace, marking a significant step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in electronics.
Q2Which state government recently accused the Centre of depriving it of 'Samagra Shiksha' education funds due to its rejection of the National Education Policy (NEP)?Options
AKeralaBWest BengalCTamil NaduDTelangana
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin alleged that the Central government withheld 'Samagra Shiksha' funds from Tamil Nadu due to its refusal to implement the National Education Policy, a claim supported by reports of zero funds to TN, Kerala, and West Bengal for this scheme.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Cabinet recently relaxed rules to grant 'patta' (title deeds) for what type of land, which was previously unavailable for regularisation?Options
AForest landBAgricultural landCUnobjectionable 'poromboke' landDTemple land
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Unobjectionable 'poromboke' land
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has relaxed rules to facilitate the granting of patta for unobjectionable 'poromboke' land, providing title deeds to long-term occupants.
Q4Which Union Territory has set a target for 100% electrification of its bus fleet by the end of 2025?Options
AChandigarhBDelhiCPuducherryDAndaman & Nicobar Islands
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Puducherry
Explanation
The Puducherry Road Transport Corporation plans to achieve 100% electrification of its bus fleet by the end of 2025.
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Q5The Avinashi-Athikadavu project, a water management scheme, is associated with which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDKerala
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Avinashi-Athikadavu project is a crucial water diversion and irrigation scheme in Tamil Nadu, recently mentioned in news regarding political disputes over its implementation.
Q6Which cryogenic engine, critical for the LVM-3 launch vehicle, was recently successfully ignited and tested by ISRO?Options
ACE-7.5BCE-10CCE-20DCE-25
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CE-20
Explanation
ISRO successfully tested the ignition of its CE20 cryogenic engine, a significant milestone for India's heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM-3.
Q7For research purposes, which animals are planned to be launched into space aboard Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight?Options
AMiceBFruit fliesCMonkeysDRats
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Fruit flies
Explanation
India plans to launch fruit flies aboard the first Gaganyaan mission to study the effects of microgravity on biological systems.
Q8Which disease, primarily affecting livestock, recently saw the development of an indigenous vaccine by a Bharat Biotech group firm in collaboration with ICAR, receiving CDSCO licence?Options
AFoot and Mouth DiseaseBSwine FluCLumpy Skin DiseaseDAvian Influenza
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Lumpy Skin Disease
Explanation
An indigenous vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), developed by a Bharat Biotech group firm in partnership with ICAR, has received regulatory approval.
Q9Residents of Chennai recently disputed the Corporation's claim of no encroachments near which prominent lake?Options
AChembarambakkam LakeBPuzhal LakeCVelachery LakeDRamapuram Lake
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Ramapuram Lake
Explanation
Residents near Ramapuram Lake in Chennai recently contradicted the Chennai Corporation's assertion that there were no encroachments around the lake.
Q10The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister recently directed officials to expedite the integration of data from all government departments with which system to enhance administrative efficiency?Options
AUPIBRTGSCNEFTDSWIFT
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RTGS
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister instructed officials to quickly integrate data from all government departments with the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system for improved efficiency.
Q11Government employees recently staged a 24-hour dharna in which Tamil Nadu district, demanding the revival of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)?Options
AMaduraiBChennaiCCoimbatoreDTirunelveli
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Tirunelveli
Explanation
Government employees in Tirunelveli recently held a 24-hour dharna to press their demand for the reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme.
Q12Lorry owners in Tamil Nadu recently voiced their opposition to the Union Government's proposal to increase renewal fees for which category of vehicles?Options
ANew commercial vehiclesBOld vehiclesCElectric vehiclesDPersonal cars
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Old vehicles
Explanation
Tamil Nadu lorry owners have opposed the Union Government's plan to hike renewal fees for old vehicles, citing economic burden.