Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-14
Q1The Tamil Nadu government is considering adding more beneficiaries under which of the following flagship welfare schemes, as recently stated by Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT)BMuthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit SchemeCPudhumai Penn SchemeDChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
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Correct answer
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT)
Explanation
Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin recently stated that the Tamil Nadu government is considering adding more beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme.
Q2Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced that the Tamil Nadu government plans to develop how many 'growth centres' around Chennai to promote industrial and economic expansion?Options
AFiveBSevenCNineDEleven
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Correct answer
Nine
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government plans to develop nine growth centres around Chennai to drive industrial and economic expansion.
Q3In the recently released Panchayat Devolution Index, what position did Tamil Nadu secure among the states, indicating its progress in decentralisation?Options
AFirstBSecondCThirdDFourth
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Correct answer
Third
Explanation
Tamil Nadu bagged the third spot in the recently released Panchayat Devolution Index, reflecting its progress in devolving powers to local bodies.
Q4Why does the Tamil Nadu government plan to penalise fishermen for turning off GPS in fishing boats?Options
ATo prevent illegal fishing in international waters.BDue to concerns about increased turtle mortality caused by fishing activities.CTo ensure proper reporting of fish catch data.DTo monitor fuel consumption of fishing boats.
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Correct answer
Due to concerns about increased turtle mortality caused by fishing activities.
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government plans to penalise fishermen for turning off GPS in their boats due to growing concerns over the mortality of turtles caused by fishing activities, particularly in areas where they gather.
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Q5According to NABARD's assessment, what is the projected credit potential for Tiruppur district for the financial year 2025-26, showing a yearly rise of 17.9%?Options
A₹25,000 croreB₹30,500 croreC₹46,005 croreD₹52,750 crore
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Correct answer
₹46,005 crore
Explanation
NABARD's assessment for the financial year 2025-26 projects a credit potential of ₹46,005 crore for Tiruppur district, marking a yearly rise of 17.9%.
Q6The 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' event aims to celebrate the timeless civilizational bonds between Kashi and which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCTamil NaduDKarnataka
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a celebration of the spiritual, cultural, and historical connections that have flourished for centuries between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu.
Q7Which advanced medical equipment did the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai recently acquire to treat chronic pain?Options
AMRI ScannerBCT ScanCRadiofrequency Ablation (RFA) machineDUltrasound machine
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Correct answer
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) machine
Explanation
The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai has acquired a Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) machine to provide advanced treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain.