Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-13
Q1Which region in Tamil Nadu is set to be declared as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary according to the State Budget 2025?Options
APoint CalimereBChitrangudiCDhanushkodiDKoonthankulam
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Correct answer
Dhanushkodi
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced that Dhanushkodi would be declared as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary.
Q2The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced the development of a new airport in which of the following locations?Options
AThoothukudiBRameswaramCCuddaloreDHosur
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Correct answer
Rameswaram
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced the development of a new airport in Rameswaram.
Q3Tamil Nadu's 'Semiconductor Mission 2030' and a 'knowledge corridor' are planned to be launched in which city?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCHosurDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Hosur
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced the launch of 'Semiconductor Mission 2030' and a 'knowledge corridor' in Hosur.
Q4What symbol has the Tamil Nadu government chosen to replace the Rupee symbol (₹) in its Budget documents?Options
A'ஸ்ரீ'B'ரு'C'ரூ'D'காசு'
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Correct answer
'ரூ'
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil letter 'ரூ' in its Budget documents.
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Q5Under which scheme will one lakh new houses be built in rural areas in Tamil Nadu, as announced in the 2025 Budget?Options
AMakkalai Thedi MaruthuvamBKalaignar Kanavu IllamCPudhumai PennDNaan Mudhalvan
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Correct answer
Kalaignar Kanavu Illam
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced the construction of one lakh new houses in rural areas under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme.
Q6Chennai is set to get its sixth reservoir between which two locations, as per the 2025 Tamil Nadu Budget?Options
AChembarambakkam and Red HillsBPoondi and CholavaramCKelambakkam and MamallapuramDPalar and Kancheepuram
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Correct answer
Kelambakkam and Mamallapuram
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced that Chennai's sixth reservoir would be built between Kelambakkam and Mamallapuram.
Q7The Tamil Nadu government announced it would compensate for a shortfall of ₹2,152 crore in school funds, citing what reason for the shortfall?Options
AState's own revenue declineBFund cuts by the Union governmentCIncreased expenditure on other schemesDNatural disaster relief efforts
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Correct answer
Fund cuts by the Union government
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government cited fund cuts by the Union government as the reason for the ₹2,152 crore shortfall in school funds and announced it would compensate through its exchequer.
Q8According to the T.N. Budget 2025, a new science centre will be established in which city, along with 10 new arts and science colleges?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCTiruchirappalliDChennai
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Correct answer
Chennai
Explanation
The T.N. Budget 2025 announced the establishment of a science centre in Chennai and 10 new arts and science colleges across the state.
Q9What welfare measure was announced in the T.N. Budget 2025 regarding the registration fee for immovable assets for women?Options
AIncreased by 1%BReduced by 1%CWaived completelyDUnchanged
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Correct answer
Reduced by 1%
Explanation
The T.N. Budget 2025 announced a reduction of 1% in the registration fee for immovable assets registered under women's names.
Q10ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful undocking of its SpaDeX satellites. What is the primary objective of the SpaDeX mission?Options
ALunar explorationBDeep space communicationCIn-orbit servicing and modularity for future space stationsDEarth observation and mapping
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Correct answer
In-orbit servicing and modularity for future space stations
Explanation
The SpaDeX mission demonstrates in-orbit servicing capabilities and modularity, which are crucial for future space stations and human spaceflight.
Q11The T.N. Budget 2025 announced archaeological excavations at how many new locations across the state?Options
AFiveBSixCEightDTen
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Correct answer
Eight
Explanation
The T.N. Budget 2025 announced archaeological excavations at eight new locations in the state.
Q12What is the name of India's solar revolution scheme launched by the Prime Minister?Options
APM Ujjwala YojanaBPM Kisan Samman NidhiCPM Surya GharDPM Fasal Bima Yojana
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Correct answer
PM Surya Ghar
Explanation
PM Surya Ghar is India’s solar revolution scheme, focusing on rooftop solar installations.
Q13Which institution's 'TuTr Hyperloop' project recently signed an MoU to commercialize high-speed transportation?Options
AIIT-BombayBIIT-DelhiCIIT-MadrasDIIT-Kharagpur
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Correct answer
IIT-Madras
Explanation
TuTr Hyperloop, a project from IIT-Madras, signed an MoU to commercialize high-speed transportation.
Q14What system was recently restored for Tamil Nadu government employees, as per the 2025 Budget?Options
AOld Pension SchemeBEarned leave surrender systemCSpecial allowances for transfersDFlexible working hours
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Correct answer
Earned leave surrender system
Explanation
The T.N. Budget 2025 announced the restoration of the earned leave surrender system for government employees.
Q15The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for its tech innovations. What are the names of these innovations?Options
AUPI and AadhaarBSarthi and PravaahCDigiLocker and e-RUPIDFASTag and BHIM
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Correct answer
Sarthi and Pravaah
Explanation
RBI won the Digital Transformation Award 2025 by UK's Central Banking for its tech innovations named ‘Sarthi’ and ‘Pravaah’.