Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-11
Q1Which institution, in collaboration with ISRO, has successfully developed and booted an indigenous SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip for aerospace quality and space applications?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras and ISRO jointly developed and successfully booted an Atmanirbhar aerospace quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip for space applications.
Q2The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) recently unveiled the first AC suburban train set to be operated in which Indian city?Options
AMumbaiBKolkataCDelhiDChennai
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Chennai
Explanation
ICF recently unveiled the first AC suburban train set that will be operated in Chennai.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government has stated that the Union government is delaying the disbursement of ₹2,400 crore for which central scheme related to government schools?Options
ASarva Shiksha AbhiyanBMid-day Meal SchemeCSamagra ShikshaDRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
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Correct answer
Samagra Shiksha
Explanation
The Union government is delaying the disbursement of ₹2,400 crore to Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
Q4Which scheme, aimed at providing free electricity through rooftop solar installations, recently completed one year?Options
APM Kusum YojanaBNational Solar MissionCPM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli YojanaDAtal Jyoti Yojana
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Correct answer
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Explanation
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has successfully completed one year.
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Q5What was the recent ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the taxation power over lotteries?Options
AOnly the Centre has the power to tax lotteries.BBoth Centre and States can impose taxes concurrently.CStates, not the Centre, decide the tax on lotteries.DLotteries are exempt from all forms of taxation.
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States, not the Centre, decide the tax on lotteries.
Explanation
The Supreme Court ruled that states, not the Centre, have the power to decide tax on lotteries and that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Centre.
Q6The Coal Ministry has recently issued Letters of Award under a Financial Incentive Scheme for which of the following technologies?Options
ASolar Energy ProductionBWind Turbine ManufacturingCCoal GasificationDHydroelectric Power Generation
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Correct answer
Coal Gasification
Explanation
The Coal Ministry has issued Letters of Award under Categories II of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal Gasification.
Q7IIT Madras has collaborated with which energy company to develop carbon capture technology?Options
ANTPC LimitedBTata PowerCReliance IndustriesDSEIL Energy
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Correct answer
SEIL Energy
Explanation
SEIL Energy and IIT-Madras have jointly developed carbon capture technology.
Q8Which organization showcased indigenously developed state-of-the-art technologies, including a 155 mm ramjet projectile and a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system, at Aero India 2025?Options
AISROBDRDOCHALDBharat Dynamics Limited
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DRDO
Explanation
DRDO showcased indigenously developed state-of-the-art technologies and systems, including a 155 mm ramjet projectile and a vehicle-mounted counter-drone system, at Aero India 2025.
Q9Which of the following components/systems are crucial for ISRO's Gaganyaan manned space mission, as highlighted in recent news?Options
ACE-20 Cryogenic EngineBDrogue parachutes developed by DRDOCCommunication tests with ESA ground station networkDAll of the above
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Correct answer
All of the above
Explanation
ISRO's CE-20 Cryogenic Engine is important for Gaganyaan, DRDO recently tested drogue parachutes for the mission's crew module recovery, and ISRO has tested communications with the ESA ground station network for Gaganyaan.
Q10The ferry service linking Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has recently been postponed again. To which destination is this service planned?Options
AColombo, Sri LankaBJaffna, Sri LankaCKankesanthurai, Sri LankaDMale, Maldives
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Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka
Explanation
The Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service, linking Tamil Nadu with Sri Lanka, has been postponed again.
Q11Which regulatory body recently strengthened consumer protection by amending the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018?Options
ARBIBSEBICIRDAIDTRAI
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TRAI
Explanation
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) strengthened consumer protection with amendments to TCCCPR, 2018.
Q12Under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic), State Governments and Corporations can purchase rice without participating in e-auction at what price per quintal?Options
A₹2000/QtlB₹2250/QtlC₹2500/QtlD₹2750/Qtl
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Correct answer
₹2250/Qtl
Explanation
State Governments and Corporations can purchase rice at ₹2250/Qtl under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) without participating in e-auction.
Q13According to a government report in 2024, what percentage of welfare scheme funds remained unutilized by states and Union Territories?Options
A45%B50%C62%D75%
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62%
Explanation
In 2024, 62% of welfare scheme funds were not utilised by UTs and states, as per a government report.