Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-12
Q1Which of the following institutions, in collaboration with ISRO, has successfully developed IRIS, an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip for space applications?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras, in collaboration with ISRO, has developed IRIS, India's first indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip designed for space applications, showcasing the nation's end-to-end semiconductor capability.
Q2The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) recently unveiled the first AC suburban train set intended for operation in which Indian city?Options
ABengaluruBMumbaiCKolkataDChennai
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Chennai
Explanation
The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai recently unveiled the first AC suburban train set, which is slated to be operated in Chennai.
Q3The Forest Department has initiated a tourism development project in Pachamalai. This ecologically significant area is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ASalemBTiruchiCVillupuramDNamakkal
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Tiruchi
Explanation
Pachamalai, an ecologically significant hill range where the Forest Department is undertaking a tourism development initiative, is located in the Tiruchi district of Tamil Nadu.
Q4Tamil Nadu's Education Minister recently criticized the Union government for allegedly delaying the disbursement of funds for which national school education program?Options
ASarva Shiksha AbhiyanBMid-Day Meal SchemeCSamagra ShikshaDRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
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Samagra Shiksha
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's Education Minister has alleged that the Union government is delaying the disbursement of ₹2,400 crore due to the state under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
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Q5The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', a flagship scheme of the Indian government, recently completed one year. What is its primary aim?Options
AProviding free cooking gas connections to rural households.BSupplying free electricity through rooftop solar installations.CDistributing free LED bulbs to urban poor.DOffering free public transportation in tier-2 cities.
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Supplying free electricity through rooftop solar installations.
Explanation
The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' aims to provide free electricity to households by promoting rooftop solar installations across the country.
Q6ISRO is targeting to conduct two crewed flights as part of its ambitious Gaganyaan mission by which year?Options
A2025B2026C2027D2028
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2028
Explanation
The Centre has revised the scope of the Gaganyaan mission, and ISRO is now targeting to conduct two crewed flights by 2028.
Q7Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently collaborated with SEIL Energy to develop a carbon capture technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT KharagpurCIIT MadrasDIIT Delhi
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras and SEIL Energy have collaborated to develop an innovative carbon capture technology, which is crucial for reducing carbon emissions.