Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-22
Q1The Tamil Nadu government and other Southern states have strongly opposed population-based delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. What is their key demand regarding the freeze on parliamentary constituency boundaries?Options
ATo freeze delimitation for an additional 10 years.BTo freeze delimitation until 2050.CTo extend the freeze on delimitation for 25 more years.DTo immediately implement delimitation based on the latest census.
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Correct answer
To extend the freeze on delimitation for 25 more years.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other Southern states have demanded that the freeze on delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies be extended for another 25 years beyond 2026, citing concerns about disempowerment for states that have successfully controlled population growth.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government has announced the launch of the 'Kalaignar Kaivinai' scheme. What is the primary purpose of this scheme and which central scheme is it set to replace?Options
ATo provide free electricity to farmers, replacing the PM-Kisan scheme.BTo support artisans and traditional craftspersons, replacing the 'Vishwakarma Scheme'.CTo offer scholarships for higher education, replacing the 'PM-Young Achievers Scholarship Scheme'.DTo promote digital literacy among rural women, replacing the 'Digital India' initiative.
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Correct answer
To support artisans and traditional craftspersons, replacing the 'Vishwakarma Scheme'.
Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Kaivinai' scheme aims to support artisans and traditional craftspersons in Tamil Nadu, replacing the central government's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' due to concerns over its caste-based criteria.
Q3Regarding the regulation of online games, which of the following statements about the Tamil Nadu government's authority is accurate as per recent reports?Options
AThe Union government exclusively controls all aspects of online gaming regulation in Tamil Nadu.BThe Madras High Court has upheld the State government's right to fix time, age, and monetary limits for online games.CThe Tamil Nadu government has no legal standing to impose any restrictions on online games.DOnly a special central law can empower the Tamil Nadu government to regulate online games.
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Correct answer
The Madras High Court has upheld the State government's right to fix time, age, and monetary limits for online games.
Explanation
The Home Secretary confirmed that the Madras High Court had already upheld the Tamil Nadu government’s right to fix time, age, and monetary limits for online games.
Q4What are the ambitious targets set by ISRO regarding India's future space exploration, as per recent announcements?Options
ALaunching an Indian space station by 2030 and sending an Indian astronaut to Mars by 2035.BEstablishing an Indian space station by 2035 and sending an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040.CDeploying a fully functional lunar colony by 2035 and a space telescope by 2040.DSending the first Indian private mission to the Moon by 2028 and a space station by 2045.
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Correct answer
Establishing an Indian space station by 2035 and sending an Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040.
Explanation
ISRO aims to establish India's own space station by 2035 and send Indian astronauts to the Moon by 2040. The first module for the space station (BAS) is planned for launch by 2028.
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Q5The Central government recently made a significant announcement regarding agricultural trade. What was this announcement related to, and when will it take effect?Options
AImposing a 20% import duty on wheat, effective March 1, 2025.BWithdrawing a 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1, 2025.CSubsidizing a 10% export tariff on rice, effective May 1, 2025.DDoubling the import quota for pulses, effective June 1, 2025.
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Correct answer
Withdrawing a 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1, 2025.
Explanation
The government has decided to withdraw the 20% export duty on onions, effective from April 1, 2025.
Q6When is World Water Day observed annually, highlighting the global importance of freshwater and sustainable water resource management?Options
AJanuary 26BMarch 22CJune 5DOctober 2
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Correct answer
March 22
Explanation
World Water Day is observed globally every year on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable management of water resources.
Q7The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has been instrumental in boosting India's manufacturing sector. Which of the following is NOT a stated benefit of the PLI scheme?Options
AIncentivizing domestic manufacturing.BIncreasing production and creating new jobs.CBoosting exports.DIncreasing dependence on foreign technology and imports.
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Correct answer
Increasing dependence on foreign technology and imports.
Explanation
The PLI scheme aims to incentivize domestic manufacturing, increase production, create new jobs, and boost exports, thereby reducing dependence on imports and promoting self-reliance.
Q8To combat the summer heat and improve the comfort of its personnel, which city's traffic police force in Tamil Nadu recently introduced 'air-conditioned helmets'?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCAvadiDMadurai
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Correct answer
Avadi
Explanation
The traffic police in Avadi, Tamil Nadu, have introduced 'air-conditioned helmets' to help their personnel stay cool during the summer.