Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-02
Q1According to the NITI Aayog report titled 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story', which Indian state has the highest share of women borrowers?Options
AMaharashtraBUttar PradeshCTamil NaduDWest Bengal
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The NITI Aayog report, 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story', highlights that Tamil Nadu has the highest share of women borrowers among Indian states.
Q2Which Indian city recently saw an AI-based early warning system successfully aiding over 2,500 safe elephant crossings in one year?Options
AMysuruBCoimbatoreCGuwahatiDDehradun
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Coimbatore
Explanation
An AI-based early warning system near Coimbatore has successfully facilitated over 2,500 safe elephant crossings within a year, demonstrating a significant advancement in wildlife conservation.
Q3What is Tamil Nadu's consistent stance on language policy, which has been reiterated by its Chief Minister and other leaders in response to concerns about Hindi imposition, particularly in relation to the National Education Policy (NEP)?Options
ATo adopt a three-language formula, including Hindi.BTo implement a two-language formula, primarily Tamil and English.CTo make Hindi compulsory in all educational institutions.DTo allow states to choose their language policy without any central intervention.
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To implement a two-language formula, primarily Tamil and English.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has consistently maintained its two-language policy (Tamil and English) and staunchly opposes Hindi imposition, including concerns about the National Education Policy (NEP) potentially undermining this policy.
Q4Why is the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies a significant concern for Tamil Nadu, as expressed by CM Stalin and MP Kanimozhi?Options
AIt could lead to an increase in Tamil Nadu's share of Lok Sabha seats.BIt is based on outdated demographic data, potentially reducing Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.CIt aims to increase the representation of southern states in Parliament.DIt proposes a uniform number of seats for all states, regardless of population.
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It is based on outdated demographic data, potentially reducing Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu leaders, including CM Stalin and MP Kanimozhi, have voiced strong concerns that the upcoming delimitation exercise, if based on current demographic data, could significantly reduce Tamil Nadu's share of Lok Sabha seats, thereby diminishing its political representation in Parliament.
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Q5What was the estimated population of Gangetic dolphins identified across four Indian states in the first-ever comprehensive count?Options
AApproximately 4,500BExactly 6,327COver 7,000DLess than 3,000
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Exactly 6,327
Explanation
The first-ever comprehensive count of Gangetic dolphins across four Indian states found their estimated population to be exactly 6,327.
Q6Which instrument onboard ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission recently captured unprecedented solar flare details?Options
AVisible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)BSolar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer (SoLEXS)CHigh Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS)DSolar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)
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Correct answer
Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)
Explanation
India’s Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 recently captured unprecedented solar flare details, marking a historic first for ISRO.
Q7What is the theme for Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 celebrations?Options
AJan Aushadhi - Seva bhi, Rozgar bhiBJan Aushadhi - Sasti bhi, Acchi bhiCJan Aushadhi - Virasat Ke SaathDJan Aushadhi - Jan Swasthya ki Pehchan
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Jan Aushadhi - Virasat Ke Saath
Explanation
The second day of celebrations for Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025 is themed 'Jan Aushadhi - Virasat Ke Saath'.
Q8What recent directive did the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issue to the Chennai Corporation regarding waste management?Options
ATo adopt zero-waste management practices immediately.BTo establish new composting centres across the city.CTo submit a comprehensive waste management plan after the closure of existing composting centres.DTo outsource all waste management operations to private entities.
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To submit a comprehensive waste management plan after the closure of existing composting centres.
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chennai Corporation to submit a comprehensive waste management plan following the closure of its existing composting centres.
Q9Tamil Nadu is currently facing a severe shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. Which specific group of frontline health workers is critically lacking, as highlighted in recent news?Options
ADoctors in Primary Health CentresBSpecialist surgeons in district hospitalsCVillage Health Nurses (VHNs)DParamedics in ambulances
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Correct answer
Village Health Nurses (VHNs)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is grappling with a severe shortage of Village Health Nurses (VHNs), who are crucial frontline health workers in rural areas.
Q10What was Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's recent appeal to the Prime Minister regarding the issue of Tamil Nadu fishermen and Katchatheevu?Options
ATo declare Katchatheevu as part of India.BTo provide financial compensation to fishermen affected by arrests by Sri Lankan Navy.CTo negotiate a fresh agreement with Sri Lanka to allow Tamil Nadu fishermen to fish around Katchatheevu.DTo impose economic sanctions on Sri Lanka until the issue is resolved.
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To negotiate a fresh agreement with Sri Lanka to allow Tamil Nadu fishermen to fish around Katchatheevu.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged the Prime Minister to negotiate a fresh agreement with Sri Lanka to allow Tamil Nadu fishermen to fish around Katchatheevu, addressing a long-standing issue.
Q11Which ISRO mission is scheduled to resume its experiments beginning March 15, as announced by V. Narayanan?Options
AChandrayaan-3BGaganyaanCSpaDeXDMangalyaan-2
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Correct answer
SpaDeX
Explanation
ISRO is scheduled to resume its SpaDeX mission experiments starting March 15.
Q12How much has India's R&D spending grown in the last decade, as stated by Dr. Jitendra Singh?Options
ADecreased by 25%BIncreased by 50%CMore than doubledDRemained stagnant
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More than doubled
Explanation
Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India's R&D spending has more than doubled in the last decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1.27 lakh crore.
Q13In which region were two new species of jumping spiders recently discovered?Options
AHimalayan foothillsBEastern GhatsCWestern GhatsDThar Desert
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Western Ghats
Explanation
Two new species of jumping spiders have been recently discovered in the Western Ghats, adding to the region's rich biodiversity.
Q14Under which national mission were pilot projects on Hydrogen Fuelled Buses and Trucks recently launched?Options
ANational Electric Mobility MissionBNational Green Hydrogen MissionCNational Clean Air ProgrammeDNational Policy on Biofuels
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
Explanation
Pilot projects on Hydrogen Fuelled Buses and Trucks have been launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to promote sustainable transportation.
Q15What is the primary reason for the five-day protest announced by unorganised workers from Tamil Nadu starting March 3?Options
ADemand for higher minimum wages.BProtest against anti-labour policies and new labour codes of the State Government.CDemand for better housing facilities.DProtest against privatization of public sector undertakings.
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Protest against anti-labour policies and new labour codes of the State Government.
Explanation
Unorganised workers from Tamil Nadu have announced a five-day protest starting March 3, primarily to agitate against the 'anti-labour policies' and new labour codes of the State Government.