Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-17
Q1India's second spaceport, specifically designed for launching Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV), is being established in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AThoothukudiBChennaiCKanyakumariDThanjavur
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
The second spaceport is being developed at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, and is expected to launch its first SSLV in 2027.
Q2The advanced thermal science research centre, recently inaugurated by ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath at IIT Madras, aims to address what specific challenges in space applications?Options
APropulsion systems efficiencyBThermal challengesCSatellite communication interferenceDOrbital debris mitigation
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Thermal challenges
Explanation
The research centre at IIT Madras, inaugurated by ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath, focuses on addressing thermal challenges in various space applications.
Q3Which country is partnering with India for the recently approved Chandrayaan-5 mission, which will carry an advanced lunar rover weighing 250 kg?Options
AUSABRussiaCJapanDFrance
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Japan
Explanation
The Chandrayaan-5 mission has been approved, which will carry an advanced 250 kg rover, and India is partnering with Japan for this mission.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government recently passed a new law related to Mineral Bearing Land Tax. What is the approximate additional revenue expected to be generated for the state government annually through this law?Options
A₹1,000 croreB₹2,500 croreC₹3,450 croreD₹5,000 crore
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₹3,450 crore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is expected to net about ₹3,450 crore annually through the newly passed Mineral Bearing Land Tax law.
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Q5ISRO, in collaboration with Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), has developed indigenous 32-bit microprocessors for space applications. What are the names given to these microprocessors?Options
AShakti and TaraBDhruv and PrahladCVikram and KalpanaDAgni and Akash
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Vikram and Kalpana
Explanation
ISRO, in collaboration with Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), has developed indigenous 32-bit microprocessors named 'Vikram' and 'Kalpana' for various space applications.