Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-11
Q1Which state government recently decided to keep its 'special PDS' (Public Distribution System) intact, ensuring essential commodities like urad dal, palm oil, and fortifying wheat flour continue to be supplied?Options
AKeralaBTamil NaduCAndhra PradeshDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to continue its special Public Distribution System (PDS) to ensure the supply of essential commodities to its citizens.
Q2Which municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu is set to suspend trade licences of shops that do not display their name boards in Tamil, following existing regulations?Options
AMadurai CorporationBCoimbatore CorporationCSalem CorporationDChennai Corporation
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Correct answer
Chennai Corporation
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation is enforcing regulations requiring all shops to display their name boards in Tamil, with non-compliance leading to suspension of trade licences.
Q3Chennai's first wetland sponge park has been established in which area, aiming to restore ecological balance and improve water management?Options
AVelacheryBPorurCPerungudiDSholinganallur
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Correct answer
Porur
Explanation
Chennai's first wetland sponge park has been established in Porur to enhance the local ecosystem and water management capabilities.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently sanctioned ₹18.63 crore as honorarium for cooks working under which welfare scheme?Options
AChief Minister's Breakfast SchemeBNoon Meal SchemeCIntegrated Child Development ServicesDSchool Health Programme
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Correct answer
Noon Meal Scheme
Explanation
An amount of ₹18.63 crore has been sanctioned by the Tamil Nadu government as honorarium for cooks involved in the Noon Meal Scheme.
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Q5An education movement recently urged the Tamil Nadu government to mobilise public demand for the release of withheld funds under which national education scheme?Options
ASarva Shiksha AbhiyanBRashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha AbhiyanCSamagra ShikshaDNational Education Mission
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Correct answer
Samagra Shiksha
Explanation
The education movement is campaigning for the release of Samagra Shiksha funds that have been withheld, impacting educational initiatives in Tamil Nadu.
Q6The Madras High Court recently ruled that the HR&CE Commissioner need not hear whom before granting consent to file a civil suit for their removal?Options
ATemple priestsBExecutive officersCMutt headsDDevotee associations
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Correct answer
Mutt heads
Explanation
The Madras High Court clarified that the HR&CE Commissioner has the authority to grant consent for a civil suit against a Mutt head for their removal without prior hearing.
Q7A heritage impact study is set to be conducted on which iconic temple in Tamil Nadu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to assess the effects of nearby development?Options
ABrihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurBShore Temple, MamallapuramCMeenakshi Amman Temple, MaduraiDRanganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
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Correct answer
Shore Temple, Mamallapuram
Explanation
A heritage impact study will be conducted on the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram to evaluate the impact of surrounding development on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q8The Avinashi Road flyover, a major infrastructure project recently reviewed by the PMG (Project Monitoring Group), is located in which city of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCCoimbatoreDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
The Avinashi Road flyover is a significant infrastructure project under construction in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and its progress was recently reviewed.
Q9Milk producers in Tamil Nadu have asked the state government to compensate Aavin for price reduction. Which other agricultural issue has also been a concern in TN regarding government intervention?Options
ACotton procurementBSugarcane pricingCPaddy stock safeguardingDVegetable market regulation
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Correct answer
Paddy stock safeguarding
Explanation
Apart from the Aavin price issue, there have been recent concerns and calls for the Tamil Nadu government to take steps to safeguard paddy stocks in purchase centres to prevent damage and ensure fair prices for farmers.
Q10Which Indian organization's chairman stated that reforms are bringing in private participation in space research, with the Indian space economy projected to reach $44 billion by 2033?Options
ADRDOBHALCISRODBEL
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ISRO
Explanation
The ISRO chairman highlighted the increasing private sector involvement in India's space sector, anticipating significant growth in the space economy.
Q11A House panel recently urged the Centre to popularise which scheme aimed at addressing malnutrition by enhancing the nutritional value of a staple food?Options
AMidday Meal SchemeBFortified Rice SchemeCPM POSHANDAnganwadi Services
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Correct answer
Fortified Rice Scheme
Explanation
The Fortified Rice Scheme aims to combat malnutrition by distributing rice enriched with essential vitamins and minerals.
Q12The 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' recently crossed a milestone of 10 lakh installations. This scheme is associated with which of the following?Options
ASolar energy for householdsBFree electricity for farmersCSubsidised electricity for industriesDSmart meters for all
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Correct answer
Solar energy for households
Explanation
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government initiative to promote rooftop solar installations in households, providing free electricity.
Q13The Kerala Technological University (KTU) recently partnered with the National Health Mission (NHM) to launch an AI workforce scheme for what specific area of healthcare?Options
AEmergency medical servicesBMental health supportCPalliative careDDiagnostics and imaging
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Correct answer
Palliative care
Explanation
The collaboration aims to train an AI workforce specifically for palliative care, enhancing support for patients with serious illnesses.
Q14Digital payment transactions in India recorded a significant surge, crossing how many crore transactions in the financial year 2024-25?Options
AOver 1,000 croreBOver 5,000 croreCOver 10,000 croreDOver 18,000 crore
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Correct answer
Over 18,000 crore
Explanation
India's digital payment ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with transaction volumes exceeding 18,000 crore in the specified financial year.
Q15In terms of value, what was India's global rank in pharmaceutical exports in the year 2023?Options
A3rdB7thC11thD15th
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Correct answer
11th
Explanation
India was ranked 11th globally in pharmaceutical exports by value in 2023, accounting for 3% of the total global pharmaceutical exports.