Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-16
Q1IIT Madras and ISRO have jointly developed a special type of chip. What is its primary application?Options
AMedical imagingBAgricultural monitoringCAerospace applicationsDAutomotive control systems
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Aerospace applications
Explanation
IIT Madras and ISRO collaborated to develop an aerospace quality chip, essential for space and aeronautical systems.
Q2The "Drug-Free Tamil Nadu" mobile application was discussed in a sensitisation meeting chaired by the Collector. What is the main objective of this app?Options
ATo promote healthy lifestyleBTo report drug-related activitiesCTo facilitate online medical consultationsDTo provide educational resources on addiction
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To report drug-related activities
Explanation
The 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' mobile app aims to combat drug abuse by allowing citizens to report drug-related activities, contributing to a drug-free society.
Q3The Madras High Court recently ordered a CBI probe into which significant environmental and financial scam in Tamil Nadu?Options
AIllegal sand mining in riverbedsBIllegal beach mineral miningCWater pollution in coastal areasDEncroachment of forest land
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Illegal beach mineral mining
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the illegal beach mineral mining scam, estimated at ₹5,832 crore, which has significant environmental impact.
Q4ISRO recently unveiled a significant technological advancement for India's space self-reliance. What is it?Options
AWorld's largest space telescopeBWorld's largest 10-tonne solid propellant mixerCA new generation satellite launch vehicleDAn advanced lunar rover
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World's largest 10-tonne solid propellant mixer
Explanation
ISRO has developed and unveiled the world's largest 10-tonne solid propellant mixer, a crucial component for manufacturing solid rocket motors, boosting India's self-reliance in space technology.
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Q5Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently urged ex-servicemen to avail benefits from which state welfare scheme?Options
AMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamBPudhumai Penn ThittamCMudhalvarin Kaakkum KarangalDKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
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Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal
Explanation
"Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal" is a welfare scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu government specifically for the benefit of ex-servicemen.
Q6What is the primary policy issue at the center of the recent dispute between the Union Minister of Education and the Tamil Nadu government, leading to concerns about the disbursal of central funds?Options
AGoods and Services Tax (GST) implementationBNew Education Policy (NEP) acceptanceCAllocation of disaster relief fundsDInter-state water sharing agreement
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New Education Policy (NEP) acceptance
Explanation
The Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, stated that central funds could be withheld if Tamil Nadu does not accept the New Education Policy (NEP), which the state government and opposition have opposed, citing concerns about Hindi imposition and federalism.
Q7In which city of Tamil Nadu are Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) increasingly adopting solar energy to mitigate rising electricity costs?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
MSMEs in Coimbatore are actively embracing solar energy solutions to reduce their operational costs, particularly electricity expenses.
Q8Which Union Minister recently launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?Options
ARajnath SinghBS. JaishankarCNirmala SitharamanDPiyush Goyal
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Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation
The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to provide financial support and enhance credit access for MSMEs.
Q9AI-fitted cameras have proven highly effective in drastically reducing poaching in which Indian Tiger Reserve?Options
ARanthambore Tiger ReserveBBandipur Tiger ReserveCSimilipal Tiger ReserveDJim Corbett National Park
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Similipal Tiger Reserve
Explanation
Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha has seen a significant drop in poaching incidents due to the deployment of AI-fitted cameras for surveillance.
Q10Tamil Nadu is collaborating with which national defense research organization to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies?Options
AIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)BDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)CBhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)DCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is partnering with the DRDO to foster advancements in AI and emerging technologies, highlighting the state's focus on technological innovation.