Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-23
Q1The Tamil Nadu government has reiterated its opposition to which inter-state river project that Karnataka plans to go ahead with?Options
APolavaram ProjectBMekedatu ProjectCKaleshwaram Lift Irrigation ProjectDKrishna Water Disputes Project
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Correct answer
Mekedatu Project
Explanation
The article mentions that Tamil Nadu is set to stop Karnataka from going ahead with the Mekedatu project, highlighting an ongoing inter-state river dispute.
Q2IIT Madras is set to launch its fourth campus in which location?Options
AMahabalipuramBKancheepuramCAurovilleDPuducherry City
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Correct answer
Auroville
Explanation
IIT Madras is reported to launch its 4th campus in Auroville.
Q3JACTO-GEO, an association of government employees and teachers in Tamil Nadu, recently observed a fast seeking the revival of which scheme?Options
ANew Health Insurance SchemeBContributory Pension SchemeCOld Pension SchemeDFamily Benefit Fund Scheme
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Correct answer
Old Pension Scheme
Explanation
JACTO-GEO members observed a fast seeking the revival of the old pension scheme.
Q4The Lulu Group has recently launched agricultural production in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCSalemDTiruchirappalli
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
Lulu Group has launched agricultural production in Coimbatore district.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government has decided to protect which natural geographical feature located near Villupuram?Options
AKolli Hills ValleyBKodaikanal LakeCBommayapalayam CanyonDCourtallam Waterfalls
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Correct answer
Bommayapalayam Canyon
Explanation
The government plans to protect the Bommayapalayam canyon.
Q6ISRO aims to launch the first module of its Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by which year?Options
A2026B2028C2030D2035
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Correct answer
2028
Explanation
ISRO aims for the first BAS module launch by 2028 and full deployment with five modules by 2035.
Q7PM MITRA Parks, a scheme aimed at creating world-class industrial infrastructure for the textile sector, stands for:Options
AMega Integrated Textile Regions and ApparelBModern Industrial Textile Research AllianceCPrime Minister's Initiative for Textile Revitalization and AdvancementDManufacturing and Innovation in Textile Related Activities
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Correct answer
Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel
Explanation
The PM MITRA scheme focuses on Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel parks to boost the textile sector.
Q8What is the name of India's first crewed deep-sea submersible mentioned in the news?Options
ASamudrayaanBVarun 2000CMatsya 6000DDeep Ocean Explorer
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Correct answer
Matsya 6000
Explanation
Matsya 6000 is India's first crewed deep-sea submersible.
Q9The government recently notified revisions to the investment and turnover criteria for MSMEs, which will take effect from which date?Options
AJanuary 1, 2025BMarch 1, 2025CApril 1, 2025DJuly 1, 2025
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Correct answer
April 1, 2025
Explanation
The revisions to investment and turnover criteria for MSMEs are to take effect from April 1.
Q10The Union Government is likely to extend INR 22,400 crore aid to states for which phase of the Green Energy Corridor project?Options
APhase IBPhase IICPhase IIIDPhase IV
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Correct answer
Phase III
Explanation
The Union Government is likely to extend INR 22,400 crore aid to states for Green Energy Corridor Phase III.