Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-19
Q1What was a significant focus area for the health sector in the recently announced Tamil Nadu Budget?Options
AIncreased allocations for medical research and developmentBStrengthening primary healthcare and mental health servicesCSetting up new super-speciality hospitals in all districtsDFree medical check-ups for all government employees
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Correct answer
Strengthening primary healthcare and mental health services
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu budget for the health sector emphasised strengthening primary healthcare and mental health services, among other initiatives.
Q2Officials from Tamil Nadu are scheduled to visit European countries to study which specific area in May?Options
AAdvanced agricultural practicesBSustainable tourism developmentCWaste management techniquesDElectric vehicle manufacturing technologies
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Correct answer
Waste management techniques
Explanation
Officials from Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu will visit Europe in May to study waste management techniques.
Q3ISRO has established a new Centre of Excellence in collaboration with which renowned institution in Tamil Nadu?Options
AAnna UniversityBVIT VelloreCIIT MadrasDNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
ISRO and IIT Madras have established a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences.
Q4The Union Cabinet recently approved the implementation of a revised 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission'. What is the primary objective of this mission?Options
ATo promote organic farming across the countryBTo enhance productivity of indigenous bovines and dairy developmentCTo provide financial support to small and marginal farmersDTo establish modern food processing units in rural areas
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Correct answer
To enhance productivity of indigenous bovines and dairy development
Explanation
The Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD) and Rashtriya Gokul Mission aim to enhance the productivity of indigenous bovines and promote dairy development.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently ruled that senior citizens can cancel a gift deed if their children fail to adhere to which condition?Options
APaying property taxes on behalf of the senior citizensBTaking care of them and providing basic amenitiesCEnsuring the senior citizens receive monthly allowancesDAllowing them to live in the gifted property indefinitely
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Correct answer
Taking care of them and providing basic amenities
Explanation
The Madras High Court ruled that senior citizens can cancel a gift deed if their children fail to take care of them, even if such conditions are not explicitly mentioned in the deed, under Section 23(1) of the Senior Citizens Act.
Q6Which major lunar mission, aimed at further strengthening India's position in space exploration, has been recently approved by PM Modi?Options
AGaganyaan MissionBAditya-L1 MissionCChandrayaan-5 MissionDMangalyaan-2 Mission
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Correct answer
Chandrayaan-5 Mission
Explanation
PM Modi has approved the Chandrayaan-5 Mission, a historic step for India's space sector.
Q7According to Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Thennarasu, how much amount does the Union government owe to Tamil Nadu?Options
A₹1.50 lakh croreB₹2.63 lakh croreC₹3.20 lakh croreD₹4.10 lakh crore
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Correct answer
₹2.63 lakh crore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the Union government owes Tamil Nadu ₹2.63 lakh crore.
Q8Which of the following technologies received Letters of Award for setting up production units, marking a significant step in India's clean energy transition?Options
ASolar panel manufacturingBGreen hydrogen productionCLithium-ion battery recyclingDCarbon capture and storage
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Correct answer
Green hydrogen production
Explanation
Companies like Reliance, L&T, and Waaree received Letters of Award to set up green hydrogen production units.
Q9The Tamil Nadu government recently announced compensation for the death of livestock due to which specific reason?Options
ANatural disasters like floodsBOutbreak of contagious diseasesCStreet dog bitesDAccidental poisoning
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Correct answer
Street dog bites
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced compensation for the death of livestock due to street dog bites.
Q10The Union Cabinet approved an incentive scheme to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. What does P2M stand for in this context?Options
APerson-to-MerchantBPeer-to-MobileCPayment-to-MarketDPublic-to-Monetary
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Correct answer
Person-to-Merchant
Explanation
The incentive scheme is for the promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M), where P2M stands for Person-to-Merchant.