Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-16
Q1India's second spaceport, located in Tamil Nadu, is known by which name?Options
ASriharikotaBThumbaCKulasekarapattinamDSatish Dhawan Space Centre
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Kulasekarapattinam
Explanation
Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu is set to be India's second spaceport, specifically for launching Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) from 2027.
Q2At which institution in Tamil Nadu did the ISRO Chairman recently inaugurate a new research centre to address thermal challenges in space applications?Options
AAnna UniversityBIIT MadrasCMadras Institute of TechnologyDVellore Institute of Technology
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IIT Madras
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ISRO Chairman S. Somanath inaugurated a research centre at IIT Madras focusing on thermal management for space applications.
Q3What is the target year for India's ambitious human moon mission, as recently approved by the government?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2047
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2040
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India aims to achieve a human moon mission by 2040, following the approval of the Chandrayaan-5 mission.
Q4For which initiatives did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) win the 2025 Digital Award?Options
ADigiSaathi & UPIBE-RUPI & RTGSCPravaah & SarthiDNEFT & IMPS
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Pravaah & Sarthi
Explanation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the 2025 Digital Award for its innovative platforms, Pravaah and Sarthi, which focus on streamlining regulatory processes and promoting financial literacy.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the inclusion of the 'Ru' symbol in the State budget reflects the government's determination towards which policy?Options
AEconomic Growth PolicyBSocial Justice PolicyCLanguage PolicyDEnvironmental Protection Policy
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Language Policy
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasized that the use of the 'Ru' symbol in the Tamil Nadu budget underscores the government's strong commitment to its language policy, specifically promoting Tamil.
Q6How many additional electronics manufacturing clusters are planned to be established in Tamil Nadu, with an investment of ₹1,112 crore?Options
AOneBTwoCThreeDFour
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Two
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Two new electronics manufacturing clusters are set to be established in Tamil Nadu with a total investment of ₹1,112 crore, aiming to boost the state's industrial growth.
Q7Which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is responsible for executing the 660-MW Ennore Thermal Power Station expansion project in Tamil Nadu?Options
ANLC India Limited (NLCIL)BTamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)CTamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL)DBharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
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Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL)
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) is slated to execute the 660-MW expansion project for the Ennore Thermal Power Station.
Q8The Tamil Nadu government recently announced a special incentive for which group of farmers?Options
APaddy farmersBCotton farmersCSugarcane farmersDBanana farmers
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Sugarcane farmers
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a special incentive for sugarcane farmers to support their agricultural activities and boost production.
Q9ISRO, in collaboration with SCL, has successfully developed 32-bit microprocessors for what specific purpose?Options
ACommercial smartphonesBAutomotive industryCSpace applicationsDMedical devices
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Space applications
Explanation
ISRO and SCL (Semiconductor Laboratory) have jointly developed 32-bit microprocessors specifically for critical space applications, enhancing India's self-reliance in space technology.
Q10Which major new infrastructure project in Tamil Nadu is expected to receive 'in-principle approval' next month?Options
AChennai-Bengaluru Industrial CorridorBParandur AirportCMadurai-Tuticorin Freight CorridorDEast Coast Road Widening Project
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Parandur Airport
Explanation
The proposed Parandur Airport, intended to serve as Chennai's second airport, is set to receive in-principle approval, marking a significant step in Tamil Nadu's infrastructure development.