Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-04
Q1Chennai Corporation has initiated a program to microchip one lakh pet dogs. What is the primary objective of this initiative?Options
ATo identify owners who abandon their pets.BTo track the health records of all pet dogs.CTo promote pet breeding activities in the city.DTo collect statistics on pet population for taxation.
Options
Correct answer
To identify owners who abandon their pets.
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation's program to microchip one lakh pet dogs is primarily aimed at tracking owners who abandon their animals.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to release a new policy to boost a specific industrial sector. Which sector is this policy aimed at?Options
AAutomobile manufacturingBTextile industryCInformation technologyDRenewable energy
Options
Correct answer
Textile industry
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is set to release its textile policy soon to boost the textile industry.
Q3The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced a $1 Million prize for successfully deciphering the Indus Script. What is the main goal behind this initiative?Options
ATo promote historical tourism in Tamil Nadu.BTo encourage research into Harappan mysteries and their potential links to Tamil culture.CTo establish a new museum dedicated to ancient scripts.DTo develop a new coding language based on ancient Indian scripts.
Options
Correct answer
To encourage research into Harappan mysteries and their potential links to Tamil culture.
Explanation
The $1 Million prize by the Tamil Nadu CM is aimed at encouraging research into Harappan mysteries and their potential links to Tamil culture through the decipherment of the Indus Script.
Q4The Madras High Court recently questioned why a cap should not be fixed on the number of tourist vehicles entering which two popular hill stations in Tamil Nadu?Options
AYercaud and OotyBKodaikanal and YercaudCNilgiris and KodaikanalDKolli Hills and Valparai
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Correct answer
Nilgiris and Kodaikanal
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently questioned the absence of a cap on tourist vehicles entering Nilgiris and Kodaikanal.
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Q5ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission recently captured the first-ever detailed image of a specific solar phenomenon. What was it?Options
ASolar eclipse's coronaBSolar flare 'kernel'CSun's magnetic field linesDA new exoplanet transiting the sun
Options
Correct answer
Solar flare 'kernel'
Explanation
ISRO’s Aditya-L1 SUIT instrument recently captured the first-ever solar flare 'kernel' in stunning detail.
Q6Tamil Nadu's Health Minister has stated that the state will continue its efforts to seek an exemption from NEET. Additionally, the state has sought approval from the Centre for which of the following regarding medical education?Options
ATo privatize all existing government medical colleges.BTo introduce a new national medical entrance exam.CTo establish new medical colleges in six districts and increase undergraduate seats in three existing government medical colleges.DTo reduce the number of medical college seats due to oversupply of doctors.
Options
Correct answer
To establish new medical colleges in six districts and increase undergraduate seats in three existing government medical colleges.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has sought approval from the Centre to establish new medical colleges in six districts and increase undergraduate seats in three existing government medical colleges, alongside its efforts for NEET exemption.
Q7What is the primary demand made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin regarding the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies?Options
ATo increase Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha seats immediately.BTo conduct delimitation based on the 2011 census.CTo freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats at the current 543 until 2056.DTo reduce the number of Lok Sabha seats to promote smaller constituencies.
Options
Correct answer
To freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats at the current 543 until 2056.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has demanded that the number of Lok Sabha seats be frozen at the current 543 until 2056, to ensure fair representation for states that have successfully controlled their population.
Q8According to Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, what is the projected market value of India's circular economy by 2050?Options
AOver $500 billionBOver $1 trillionCOver $2 trillionDOver $5 trillion
Options
Correct answer
Over $2 trillion
Explanation
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav stated that India’s circular economy is projected to generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs by 2050.
Q9Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently urged the Union government to reconsider or drop the proposal for offshore mining in which ecologically sensitive area?Options
ABay of Bengal near ChennaiBPalk BayCGulf of MannarDArabian Sea near Kanyakumari
Options
Correct answer
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation
CM Stalin urged the Union government to reconsider or drop the proposal for offshore mining in the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar.
Q10Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 primarily due to concerns related to which aspect of the policy?Options
ADigital learning initiativesBVocational training emphasisCThe proposed three-language policyDCurriculum design for science subjects
Options
Correct answer
The proposed three-language policy
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with its main concern being the proposed three-language policy.