Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-03
Q1What type of fishing has been banned by the Tamil Nadu government, leading to a legal challenge in the Supreme Court and protests by fishermen?Options
ATrawlingBGillnet fishingCPurse seine fishingDLongline fishing
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Correct answer
Purse seine fishing
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has banned purse seine fishing, a decision which is being challenged by fishermen in the Supreme Court and has led to protests in areas like Rameswaram.
Q2Which technology is being successfully employed near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, to ensure safe elephant crossings and reduce human-wildlife conflict?Options
AGPS trackingBAI-based early warning systemCDrone surveillanceDBio-fencing
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AI-based early warning system
Explanation
An AI-based early warning system near Coimbatore has facilitated over 2,500 safe elephant crossings in one year, demonstrating a successful approach to mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
Q3According to a recent NITI Aayog report, which Indian state has recorded the highest share of women borrowers?Options
AMaharashtraBUttar PradeshCTamil NaduDWest Bengal
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
A NITI Aayog report indicates that Tamil Nadu has the highest share of women borrowers among Indian states, highlighting their significant participation in the financial sector.
Q4What is the primary concern raised by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin regarding the upcoming delimitation exercise?Options
AIt will lead to an increase in Lok Sabha seats for Northern states.BSouthern states will be penalized with fewer Lok Sabha seats due to their success in population control measures.CThe exercise will not accurately reflect the linguistic diversity of the states.DIt will result in an uneven distribution of financial resources.
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Southern states will be penalized with fewer Lok Sabha seats due to their success in population control measures.
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin has consistently expressed concern that Southern states, including Tamil Nadu, might lose Lok Sabha seats due to their effective population control measures, which would effectively penalize them for their success.
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Q5Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently hosted the 2nd Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium?Options
AIIT DelhiBIIT BombayCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras hosted the 2nd Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium, focusing on advancements in indigenous processor design.
Q6What is the name of the instrument onboard ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission that recently captured unprecedented details of solar flares?Options
AVELC (Visible Emission Line Coronagraph)BSUIT (Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope)CASPEX (Aditya Solarwind Particle Experiment)DMAG (Magnetometer)
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SUIT (Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope)
Explanation
The Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission successfully captured detailed images of solar flares, including their 'kernel', marking a historic first.
Q7What significant initiative has the Tamil Nadu government recently undertaken to promote bilingualism and support students in medical and competitive exams?Options
ALaunching new medical collegesBOffering online coaching for competitive examsCPublishing translated books in Tamil for various subjectsDProviding free laptops to students
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Publishing translated books in Tamil for various subjects
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has published 875 translated books and allocated ₹10 crore to boost medical and competitive exam books in Tamil, as part of its translation initiative.
Q8What economic model is projected to generate over $2 trillion in market value and create close to 10 million jobs in India by 2050, as stated by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav?Options
ADigital EconomyBCircular EconomyCGig EconomyDBlue Economy
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Circular Economy
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav stated that India's circular economy is projected to generate over $2 trillion in market value and create close to 10 million jobs by 2050.
Q9What is the specific environmental concern raised by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to PM Modi regarding the Gulf of Mannar?Options
ACoastal erosionBPollution from tourismCProposal for offshore miningDIllegal fishing activities
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Proposal for offshore mining
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Modi to drop the proposal for offshore mining in the Gulf of Mannar, citing environmental concerns for the biodiverse region.
Q10Which initiative, recently lauded by international experts, is hailed as a solution to global transportation challenges?Options
AMake in IndiaBStartup IndiaCPM Gati ShaktiDDigital India
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PM Gati Shakti
Explanation
Retired Justice Michael Wilson and Professor Vesselin Popovski hailed PM Gati Shakti as a solution to global transportation challenges, recognizing its integrated planning and infrastructure development approach.