Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-15
Q1What is the primary objective of the new T.N. Agroforestry Policy announced in the Agriculture Budget 2025?Options
ATo promote monoculture farmingBTo encourage growing of commercially valuable treesCTo reduce crop diversityDTo focus solely on food crops
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Correct answer
To encourage growing of commercially valuable trees
Explanation
The T.N. Agroforestry Policy was announced to encourage the growing of commercially valuable trees, aiming to boost farmers' income and green cover.
Q2What was the significance of using the 'ரூ' symbol instead of '₹' in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2025, as stated by CM M.K. Stalin?Options
ATo represent the state's economic surplusBTo indicate a new currency denominationCTo show the state's commitment towards language policyDTo align with international financial standards
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Correct answer
To show the state's commitment towards language policy
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin stated that the use of the 'ரூ' symbol in the budget was a demonstration of the state's commitment to its language policy.
Q3Where is a deep-sea archaeological excavation announced to be conducted in Tamil Nadu to explore ancient civilizations?Options
ABetween Mamallapuram and CuddaloreBBetween Poompuhar and NagapattinamCNear Kanyakumari coastDOff the coast of Rameswaram
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Correct answer
Between Poompuhar and Nagapattinam
Explanation
A deep-sea archaeological excavation has been announced to be conducted between Poompuhar and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.
Q4What is the primary aim of the Tamil Nadu Government's newly formulated Tribal Livelihood Policy?Options
ATo promote modern agricultural practices onlyBTo encourage migration to urban areasCTo preserve traditional tribal knowledge and provide easy access to benefitsDTo restrict access to forest resources
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Correct answer
To preserve traditional tribal knowledge and provide easy access to benefits
Explanation
The Tribal Livelihood Policy aims to preserve traditional tribal knowledge and ensure easy access to benefits for tribal communities.
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Q5According to a 2024 report, what is the mangrove cover area in Tamil Nadu, and what is its ecological significance?Options
A7,500 ha, primarily for timber productionB9,039 ha, with significant carbon stockC10,500 ha, mainly for tourismD5,000 ha, for agricultural expansion
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Correct answer
9,039 ha, with significant carbon stock
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's mangrove cover has grown to 9,039 hectares in 2024 and holds a significant carbon stock, crucial for climate change mitigation.
Q6What is the trend observed in Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth, as reported for the period 2023-24?Options
AIt has declined from 941 to 931BIt has remained stagnant at 931CIt has improved from 931 in 2021-22 to 941DIt has shown no significant change
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Correct answer
It has improved from 931 in 2021-22 to 941
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's sex ratio at birth has shown steady progress, improving from 931 in 2021-22 to 941 in 2023-24.
Q7Where is the electronics technology for the Hyperloop Project set to be developed in Tamil Nadu?Options
AIIT MadrasBIntegral Coach Factory (ICF) ChennaiCBharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) TiruchirappalliDDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chennai
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Correct answer
Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai
Explanation
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that electronics technology for the Hyperloop Project will be developed at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai.
Q8Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that two additional electronics manufacturing clusters, valued at ₹1,112 crore, will be set up in which state?Options
AKarnatakaBMaharashtraCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Two additional electronics manufacturing clusters, worth ₹1,112 crore, are to be established in Tamil Nadu, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q9What is the total allocation for Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget 2025, and which sector is identified as a key driver of growth?Options
A₹30,000 crore; LivestockB₹45,661 crore; HorticultureC₹25,500 crore; FisheriesD₹50,000 crore; Food Processing
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Correct answer
₹45,661 crore; Horticulture
Explanation
The T.N. government has allocated ₹45,661 crore for the Agriculture Budget, with horticulture identified as a key driver of growth. The budget also included special packages for delta and non-delta districts and aims to enhance lives of farmers and expand cultivation area.
Q10What is the targeted fiscal deficit as a percentage of GSDP for Tamil Nadu in the Budget 2025?Options
A2.5 per centB3.0 per centC3.5 per centD4.0 per cent
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Correct answer
3.0 per cent
Explanation
Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the fiscal deficit for Tamil Nadu in Budget 2025 is targeted to be 3 per cent of the GSDP.
Q11The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 announced a new health initiative for girls. What does this initiative involve?Options
AProviding free sanitary napkins to all school girlsBVaccinating girls aged 14 against HPVCNutritional supplements for adolescent girlsDFree health check-ups for girls up to age 18
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Correct answer
Vaccinating girls aged 14 against HPV
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 includes a proposal to vaccinate girls aged 14 against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Q12ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of its Cryogenic Engine for which launch vehicle, and where in Tamil Nadu?Options
APSLV; SriharikotaBGSLV Mk-II; MahendragiriCLVM3; MahendragiriDSSLV; Thiruvananthapuram
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Correct answer
LVM3; Mahendragiri
Explanation
ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the Cryogenic Engine for the LVM3 launch vehicle at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
Q13The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for which key digital initiatives?Options
AUPI and RTGS systemsBSarthi and Pravaah systemsCNEFT and IMPS servicesDE-rupee and Aadhaar Pay
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Correct answer
Sarthi and Pravaah systems
Explanation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the Digital Transformation Award 2025 for its digital initiatives, specifically mentioning the Sarthi and Pravaah systems.
Q14According to the ISRO Chairman, India has become one of how many nations to successfully demonstrate satellite docking and undocking capabilities?Options
ATwoBThreeCFourDFive
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Correct answer
Four
Explanation
ISRO Chairman stated that India has joined a select group of four nations globally that have successfully demonstrated satellite docking and undocking capabilities, following the SpaDeX mission.
Q15Which vehicle, developed by Pravaig, recently underwent military trials and won the iDEX defence award?Options
APravaig DhruvBPravaig AryaCPravaig VeerDPravaig Shaurya
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Correct answer
Pravaig Veer
Explanation
Pravaig's 'Veer' vehicle successfully underwent military trials and was subsequently awarded the iDEX defence award.
Q16Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin recently called for intervention by which institution to protect federalism in India?Options
AThe ParliamentBThe Election CommissionCThe JudiciaryDThe NITI Aayog
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Correct answer
The Judiciary
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin called for the judiciary's intervention to protect federalism, highlighting concerns about state-centre relations.
Q17The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 focuses on retrofitting for water supply and link roads in which specific areas?Options
ARural areas onlyBCoastal regionsCUrban areas of Tamil NaduDIndustrial zones
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Correct answer
Urban areas of Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The budget specifically highlights retrofitting for water supply and link roads in urban areas of Tamil Nadu.
Q18When is World Consumer Rights Day observed annually, during which the BIS Chennai Branch Office conducted a Manak Carnival in 2025?Options
AMarch 10BMarch 15CApril 5DDecember 24
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Correct answer
March 15
Explanation
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chennai Branch Office conducted a Manak Carnival on World Consumer Rights Day 2025, which falls on March 15.