Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-08
Q1ISRO is constructing a new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) launch facility in Tamil Nadu to tap the global small satellite market. Where is this facility located?Options
ASriharikotaBKulasekharapattinamCChennaiDThoothukudi
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Correct answer
Kulasekharapattinam
Explanation
ISRO is constructing its second launch facility specifically for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) at Kulasekharapattinam in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated efforts to identify land for which public utility to promote sustainable urban mobility?Options
APublic e-vehicle charging stationsBBicycle rental hubsCSolar power generation unitsDCommunity farming plots
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Public e-vehicle charging stations
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation has started identifying land to set up public charging stations for electric vehicles, aiming to boost e-mobility.
Q3What is 'Mudhalvar Marundhagam', a state-run initiative highlighted for significant medicine sales in Salem?Options
AA government-subsidized grocery storeBA specialized government hospitalCA government-run pharmacyDA primary health center
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A government-run pharmacy
Explanation
'Mudhalvar Marundhagam' refers to government-run pharmacies in Tamil Nadu, which aim to provide affordable medicines to the public.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced the establishment of new working women hostels in how many districts across the state?Options
AFiveBSevenCNineDEleven
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Nine
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin announced the setting up of new working women hostels in nine districts to enhance safety and convenience for women in the workforce.
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Q5Who among the following recently received the prestigious Avvaiyar Award from the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AA Tamil professor for translationBA former Vice-Chancellor of Mother Teresa Women’s UniversityCA scientist in space therapeuticsDA Chennai postwoman
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Correct answer
A former Vice-Chancellor of Mother Teresa Women’s University
Explanation
The Avvaiyar Award, presented by the Tamil Nadu government for contributions to women's welfare and social service, was recently conferred upon a former Vice-Chancellor of Mother Teresa Women’s University.
Q6Authoor betel leaf cultivation, a unique crop in Tamil Nadu, is currently facing significant challenges due to which two primary factors?Options
AWater scarcity and lack of market accessBClimate change and pest infestationCSoil degradation and labor shortageDHigh cultivation costs and fluctuating prices
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Climate change and pest infestation
Explanation
Authoor betel leaf cultivation, known for its distinct quality and GI tag, is struggling with the adverse effects of climate change and increased pest infestation.
Q7Which ISRO mission, utilized as an orbital platform for experiments, recently completed 1,000 orbits around Earth, marking a major achievement?Options
AChandrayaan-3BGaganyaanCPOEM-4DSPADEX
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Correct answer
POEM-4
Explanation
ISRO's POEM-4 (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4), a platform to conduct in-orbit experiments, successfully completed 1,000 orbits.
Q8Who holds the distinction of being the first Indian to win the prestigious Ramsar award for Wetland Wise Use?Options
AVandana ShivaBJayshree VencatesanCMedha PatkarDSunita Narain
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Jayshree Vencatesan
Explanation
Jayshree Vencatesan was recently honored with the Ramsar Award for Wetland Wise Use, making her the first Indian to receive this international recognition for wetland conservation efforts.
Q9For formal recognition and access to benefits like AB-PMJAY, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged which group of workers to register on the e-Shram portal?Options
AGovernment employeesBOrganized sector workersCPlatform workersDAgricultural laborers
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Platform workers
Explanation
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is encouraging platform workers (gig workers) to register on the e-Shram portal to ensure their formal recognition and provide access to various social security schemes, including Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.
Q10The proposed State Education Policy (SEP) of Tamil Nadu is often discussed as an alternative or counter to which national education policy?Options
ARight to Education (RTE) ActBNational Education Policy (NEP)CSarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)DRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
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National Education Policy (NEP)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has been vocal about its opposition to certain aspects of the National Education Policy (NEP) and is developing its own State Education Policy (SEP) as an alternative framework.