Daily Current Affairs - 2025-02-20
Q1Which city in Tamil Nadu is set to host the Formula 4 event, an initiative lauded by the Supreme Court as a successful public-private partnership?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Chennai
Explanation
The Supreme Court has put the Chennai Formula 4 event in top gear, highlighting it as an example of successful public-private partnerships.
Q2Researchers from IIT Madras have developed a unique material for construction on Mars. What is the key characteristic of this innovative concrete?Options
AWater-free concreteBSelf-healing concreteCTransparent concreteDAerogel-based concrete
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Water-free concrete
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An IIT-Madras team has developed water-free concrete specifically for construction on Mars, addressing the lack of water on the planet.
Q3Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has recently sought Prime Minister Modi’s intervention regarding the release of central funds for which specific education scheme?Options
ASamagra Shiksha fundsBMid-Day Meal schemeCRashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)DPradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
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Samagra Shiksha funds
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin sought Prime Minister Modi's intervention for the release of pending Samagra Shiksha funds due to Tamil Nadu.
Q4The 'Mudhalvar Marunthagam' scheme, aimed at providing essential medicines, is being implemented with 31 outlets in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ATirunelveliBChennaiCMaduraiDCoimbatore
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Tirunelveli
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Tirunelveli district is set to have 31 ‘Mudhalvar Marunthagam’ outlets, as announced by the TIDCO chief, indicating a focus on health welfare.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa stated that which city in the state will be developed to be seen as a twin city of Bengaluru, aiming for enhanced economic growth?Options
AHosurBSalemCErodeDTiruppur
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Hosur
Explanation
Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa stated that Hosur will be seen as a twin city of Bengaluru, indicating plans for significant economic development in the region.
Q6What new mandatory requirement has been introduced for the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in educational institutions across Tamil Nadu?Options
APolice verification certificatesBAdvanced psychometric testsCMandatory language proficiency in three languagesDDigital literacy certification
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Police verification certificates
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Police verification certificates have been made mandatory for the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in Tamil Nadu's educational institutions to ensure suitability and safety.
Q7Recent historical and archaeological discussions are exploring the possibility that the Iron Age on Indian soil might have originated from which state?Options
ATamil NaduBBiharCUttar PradeshDRajasthan
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Tamil Nadu
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The question of whether the Iron Age on Indian soil began in Tamil Nadu is currently a topic of significant historical and archaeological debate, with new findings challenging previous assumptions.
Q8For its 2040 crewed Moon mission, ISRO is reportedly ditching mega rockets and opting for a new approach. What is this preferred approach?Options
ARelying solely on international collaborationsBUtilizing advanced nuclear propulsion systemsCImplementing a cost-effective docking planDDeveloping larger, reusable launch vehicles
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Implementing a cost-effective docking plan
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ISRO has decided to ditch mega rockets for its 2040 crewed Moon mission, instead opting for a cost-effective docking plan to achieve its objectives.
Q9The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission is a collaborative project that exemplifies India's cost-effectiveness in space technology. This mission is a joint effort between India and which other country?Options
AUnited States of America (USA)BRussiaCFranceDJapan
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United States of America (USA)
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The NISAR mission, whose name itself incorporates 'NASA' (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission between India's ISRO and the USA's NASA.
Q10The Centre recently released grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. For which category of governance bodies were these grants primarily intended?Options
ARural Local BodiesBState Governments for general administrationCPublic Sector UndertakingsDCentral Universities for research facilities
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Rural Local Bodies
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The Centre released grants as per the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, specifically earmarked for Rural Local Bodies to strengthen grassroots governance and development.