Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-01
Q1When is the Tamil Nadu government scheduled to present its first-ever Economic Survey?Options
AMarch 1, 2025BMarch 7, 2025CMarch 14, 2025DMarch 20, 2025
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March 14, 2025
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is scheduled to present its first Economic Survey on March 14, 2025.
Q2Which Tamil Nadu-based public sector undertaking (PSU) recently secured a 200 MW wind power project from SJVN Limited?Options
ATamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)BNLC India Ltd.CChennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)DTitan Company Limited
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NLC India Ltd.
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NLC India Ltd. has secured a 200 MW wind power project from SJVN Limited, showcasing its expansion in renewable energy.
Q3Who has been appointed as the first woman head of the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai?Options
AS. SelviBHelen RamasamyCJeyanthiDP. Senthamarai
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S. Selvi
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S. Selvi has been appointed as the first woman head of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, marking a significant milestone.
Q4What is Tamil Nadu's firm stance on language policy, as recently reiterated by CM Stalin and Minister Velu?Options
AThree-language policy with compulsory HindiBTwo-language policy with English and TamilCOnly Tamil as the official languageDFlexible language policy based on district preference
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Two-language policy with English and Tamil
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister E.V. Velu have reiterated Tamil Nadu's firm commitment to the two-language policy (Tamil and English), resisting any attempt to impose Hindi.
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Q5According to the Tamil Nadu Information Commission, what detail must the Director General of Police (DGP) share with victims in cases registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act?Options
ADetails of financial compensation receivedBName and contact details of the Investigation OfficerCThe final report of the investigationDPublic prosecutor's strategy for the case
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Name and contact details of the Investigation Officer
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has ruled that the Director General of Police must share the name and contact details of the Investigation Officer with victims in cases registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Q6What new measure has the Deputy Transport Commissioner reiterated for two-wheeler riders in Tamil Nadu?Options
AMandatory first-aid kitBHelmet mandatory for both rider and pillion riderCSpeed limiters for all two-wheelersDReflective jackets during night travel
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Helmet mandatory for both rider and pillion rider
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The Deputy Transport Commissioner has reiterated that wearing a helmet is mandatory for both the rider and the pillion rider of two-wheelers in Tamil Nadu.
Q7The Aditya L1 mission recently captured images of what celestial phenomenon?Options
ALunar EclipseBSolar FlareCJupiter's Great Red SpotDAndromeda Galaxy
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Solar Flare
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The Aditya L1 mission successfully captured images of a solar flare, providing valuable data on solar activities.
Q8Which national initiative aims to promote local products by providing stalls at railway stations?Options
AMake in IndiaBStart-up IndiaCOne Station One Product (OSOP)DVocal for Local
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One Station One Product (OSOP)
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The 'One Station One Product' (OSOP) scheme is an initiative by Indian Railways to promote indigenous products by providing sales outlets at railway stations.
Q9What is the primary focus of the Post Budget Webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Prosperity” mentioned in the articles?Options
APromotion of organic farming techniquesBFramework for Harnessing Fisheries Resources in Exclusive Economic Zone & High SeasCMicro-irrigation and water conservation strategiesDDigitization of land records in rural areas
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Framework for Harnessing Fisheries Resources in Exclusive Economic Zone & High Seas
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The Post Budget Webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Prosperity” specifically focused on the Framework for Harnessing Fisheries Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone & High Seas.
Q10What is the primary challenge faced by Tamil Nadu's unorganised workers, leading to protests from March 3?Options
ALack of minimum wage implementationBIssues with labour codes and anti-labour policiesCInsufficient health insurance benefitsDDemand for increased working hours
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Issues with labour codes and anti-labour policies
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Unorganised workers from Tamil Nadu are scheduled to agitate from March 3 opposing the labour codes and 'anti-labour policies' of the State Government.