Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-17
Q1When will the Tamil Nadu State Budget for 2025-26 be presented?Options
AFebruary 14BMarch 14CApril 14DMay 14
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March 14
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu State Budget for 2025-26 is scheduled to be presented on March 14, 2025.
Q2The foundation stones for new TIDEL Parks were recently unveiled by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin in which two cities?Options
AChennai and CoimbatoreBMadurai and SalemCTiruchi and MaduraiDThoothukudi and Tirunelveli
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Tiruchi and Madurai
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin unveiled foundation stones for new TIDEL Parks in Tiruchi (Tiruchirappalli) and Madurai.
Q3Tamil Nadu government recently announced a relief package of ₹500 crore for how many farmers affected by Cyclone Fengal?Options
AOver 2 lakh farmersBOver 3 lakh farmersCOver 4 lakh farmersDOver 5 lakh farmers
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Over 5 lakh farmers
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced a ₹500 crore relief package for over 5 lakh farmers affected by Cyclone Fengal.
Q4Which central government scheme's funds non-disbursal is currently a major point of contention and protest between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre?Options
APM-KISAN SchemeBNational Health MissionCSamagra Shiksha SchemeDMGNREGA
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Samagra Shiksha Scheme
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The non-disbursal of Samagra Shiksha funds by the Centre is a major point of contention and protest by DMK and its allies in Tamil Nadu.
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Q5The 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' initiative is associated with what kind of public engagement tool?Options
AA toll-free helpline numberBA mobile applicationCA public awareness campaign on radioDA series of community workshops
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A mobile application
Explanation
A Collector recently chaired a sensitisation meeting on the 'Drug-Free Tamil Nadu' mobile app, indicating its role in the initiative.
Q6The Madras High Court has recently ordered a CBI probe into illegal beach sand mining in Tamil Nadu. What is the estimated scam amount mentioned in the context of this probe?Options
A₹2,500 croreB₹3,700 croreC₹5,832 croreD₹7,200 crore
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₹5,832 crore
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The Madras High Court ordered a CBI probe into the illegal beach mineral mining scam, which is estimated to be around ₹5,832 crore.
Q7Tamil Nadu's Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi recently reiterated the state's rejection of which national education policy and central scheme?Options
ANational Education Policy (NEP) and Sarva Shiksha AbhiyanBNational Education Policy (NEP) and PM-SHRI schemeCRight to Education Act and Mid-Day Meal SchemeDVocational Education Policy and Skill India Mission
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National Education Policy (NEP) and PM-SHRI scheme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's Education Minister Anbil Mahesh stated the state's rejection of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the PM-SHRI scheme, along with Hindi imposition.
Q8How much financial allocation has the Tamil Nadu government made to boost various fisheries infrastructure projects?Options
A₹150 croreB₹280 croreC₹360 croreD₹420 crore
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₹360 crore
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The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹360 crore to boost various fisheries infrastructure projects in the state.
Q9Which city's Corporation in Tamil Nadu has introduced Virtual Reality (VR) for interactive learning in its schools?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
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Coimbatore Corporation has brought Virtual Reality (VR) to schools for interactive learning, marking a significant step in educational technology.
Q10The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged ex-servicemen to avail benefits from which state government welfare scheme?Options
AMagalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBPudhumai Penn ThittamCMudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal ThittamDNaan Mudhalvan Thittam
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Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal Thittam
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin encouraged ex-servicemen to utilize the 'Mudhalvarin Kaakkum Karangal' (CM's Protective Hands) scheme, which provides various welfare benefits.
Q11An awareness campaign for the conservation of Nilgiri Tahr has begun in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ADindigulBThe NilgirisCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Coimbatore
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An awareness campaign for Nilgiri Tahr conservation has commenced in Coimbatore district, highlighting efforts to protect the state animal.
Q12IIT Madras, in collaboration with which Indian organization, has developed an aerospace quality chip?Options
ADRDOBBHELCISRODHAL
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ISRO
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IIT Madras has collaborated with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) to develop an aerospace quality chip, bolstering indigenous technology in space applications.
Q13Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 25 lakh women have been trained to test water quality using field testing kits. What is the primary purpose of this training?Options
ATo promote entrepreneurship among rural womenBTo ensure access to safe drinking water in rural householdsCTo collect data for environmental studiesDTo develop advanced water purification technologies
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To ensure access to safe drinking water in rural households
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The training of 25 lakh women under the Jal Jeevan Mission to test water quality is aimed at ensuring the provision of safe and clean drinking water to rural households.
Q14ISRO recently unveiled the world's largest indigenous solid propellant mixer. What is its capacity?Options
A5-tonneB7-tonneC10-tonneD12-tonne
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10-tonne
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ISRO unveiled the world's largest 10-tonne indigenous solid propellant mixer, which is a significant boost for India’s space self-reliance.
Q15Which Union Minister is scheduled to launch the India AI Mission portal soon?Options
ANirmala SitharamanBAmit ShahCAshwini VaishnawDS. Jaishankar
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Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to launch the India AI Mission portal soon, which aims to strengthen India's digital governance.
Q16What is 'Matsya-6000', which recently completed its wet testing as India's fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible?Options
AA new fish species discoveredBAn underwater drone for surveillanceCA deep-ocean submersibleDA marine research vessel
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A deep-ocean submersible
Explanation
'Matsya-6000' is India's fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible, which successfully completed its wet testing.
Q17India's first "Open-Air Art Wall Museum" was inaugurated at which location, celebrating 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)?Options
AVigyan Bhawan, New DelhiBMausam Bhawan, New DelhiCIndian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, PuneDNational Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, Noida
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Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi
Explanation
India's first "Open-Air Art Wall Museum" was inaugurated at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi, marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Q18Which international company has offered to co-develop and co-design jet engines with India, ensuring India's ownership of the Intellectual Property?Options
AGeneral Electric (GE)BSafran S. A.CRolls RoyceDLockheed Martin
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Rolls Royce
Explanation
Rolls Royce has offered to co-develop and co-design jet engines with India, allowing India to own the Intellectual Property, a move that could significantly boost India's defense capabilities.