Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-06
Q1Which city in Tamil Nadu is set to receive ₹165 crore under the CITIIS 2.0 programme for promoting a circular economy?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCThanjavurDSalem
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Correct answer
Thanjavur
Explanation
Thanjavur is the city specified in the article that will receive ₹165 crore under the CITIIS 2.0 programme for promoting a circular economy.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government recently revoked a 1% market cess levied on which agricultural product?Options
APaddyBSugarcaneCMaizeDCotton
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Correct answer
Maize
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government recently revoked the 1% market cess levied on maize (மக்காச்சோளம்).
Q3Tamil Nadu recently constituted an additional State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) to expedite clearance for which of the following?Options
AIndustrial licensesBEnvironmental clearanceCInfrastructure projectsDPublic sector investments
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Correct answer
Environmental clearance
Explanation
The additional State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) was constituted by the Tamil Nadu government specifically for environmental clearance.
Q4Under a new Tamil Nadu government initiative, families earning up to ₹3 lakh annually in Chennai, Tambaram, and Avadi can receive free house site pattas if they have encroached upon how much land?Options
AUp to one centBUp to two centsCUp to half an acreDUp to one acre
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Correct answer
Up to one cent
Explanation
Families earning up to ₹3 lakh annually in Chennai, Tambaram, and Avadi are eligible for free house site pattas if they have encroached upon up to one cent of land.
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Q5The NHRC, India recently took suo motu cognisance of reported ostracisation over a land dispute in Sambavarvadakarai town, located in which Tamil Nadu district?Options
ATirunelveliBKanyakumariCVirudhunagarDTenkasi
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Correct answer
Tenkasi
Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognisance of the ostracisation incident in Sambavarvadakarai town, which is located in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu.
Q6In a first for the state, Tamil Nadu recently issued a protection order to a survivor under which Act?Options
AJuvenile Justice ActBProtection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) ActCDomestic Violence ActDImmoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
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Correct answer
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has, for the first time, issued a protection order to a survivor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Q7The Madras High Court recently directed the Union government to unblock the website of which publication?Options
AFrontlineBThe WireCAnanda VikatanDThe Hindu
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Correct answer
Ananda Vikatan
Explanation
The Madras High Court directed the Union government to unblock the website of 'Ananda Vikatan'.
Q8The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is undertaking a major initiative to spread which 'Revolution' to villages?Options
AGreen RevolutionBWhite RevolutionCSweet RevolutionDBlue Revolution
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Correct answer
Sweet Revolution
Explanation
KVIC's major initiative is aimed at spreading the 'Sweet Revolution' (relating to beekeeping and honey production) to villages.
Q9For the launch of which type of vehicles is ISRO's second spaceport, currently under construction in Kulasekarapattinam, being built?Options
AGeosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicles (GSLV)BPolar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLV)CSmall Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV)DReusable Launch Vehicles (RLV)
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Correct answer
Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV)
Explanation
ISRO's second spaceport, located in Kulasekarapattinam, is being built specifically for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) launches.
Q10Which ISRO mission recently indicated the presence of ice deposits and water reserves on the Moon?Options
AChandrayaan-1BChandrayaan-2CChandrayaan-3DMangalyaan
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Correct answer
Chandrayaan-3
Explanation
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission data recently hinted at potential ice deposits and water reserves on the Moon.
Q11Which ministry recently launched 'AIKosha', a secured platform designed to serve as a repository for AI innovation, featuring datasets, models, and sandbox capabilities?Options
AMinistry of Science and TechnologyBMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)CMinistry of EducationDMinistry of Defence
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Correct answer
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Explanation
'AIKosha', a platform for AI innovation, was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Q12What is the full form of PLI, a scheme often discussed in the context of India's industrial policy and manufacturing?Options
APublic-Led InvestmentBProduction-Linked IncentiveCProgram for Local IndustriesDPolicy for Liberalized Investment
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Correct answer
Production-Linked Incentive
Explanation
PLI stands for Production-Linked Incentive scheme, which is a key component of India's industrial policy to boost manufacturing.