Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-24
Q1IIT 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.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government is currently against holding talks regarding inter-state water disputes concerning which project, as it is being heard in the Supreme Court?Options
AMullaperiyar ProjectBBhavani Sagar ProjectCMekedatu ProjectDParambikulam-Aliyar Project
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Correct answer
Mekedatu Project
Explanation
Tamil Nadu government opposes talks on inter-state water disputes, specifically regarding the Mekedatu project, as the matter is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
Q3According to claims made by the Centre in Lok Sabha, which of the following statements regarding MGNREGS funds for Tamil Nadu is true?Options
ATamil Nadu receives less funds than less populous states.BTamil Nadu receives more funds than Uttar Pradesh despite being less populous.CTamil Nadu's MGNREGS funds have been significantly reduced.DTamil Nadu's MGNREGS funds are entirely managed by the state.
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu receives more funds than Uttar Pradesh despite being less populous.
Explanation
The Centre claimed in Lok Sabha that Tamil Nadu gets more MGNREGS funds than the more populous Uttar Pradesh.
Q4India recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on Green Shipping and Digital Corridor Collaboration with which country?Options
AUnited StatesBUnited KingdomCSingaporeDAustralia
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Correct answer
Singapore
Explanation
India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on Green Shipping & Digital Corridor Collaboration.
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Q5Which agricultural product's 20 percent export duty was recently completely abolished by the Central Government, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan?Options
ARiceBWheatCSugarDOnion
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Correct answer
Onion
Explanation
The Central Government completely abolished the 20 percent export duty on onion, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Q6The government recently notified revisions to which criteria for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), effective from April 1?Options
AEmployee headcount and revenueBInvestment and turnoverCMarket share and brand valueDTechnology adoption and innovation
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Correct answer
Investment and turnover
Explanation
The government notified revisions to investment and turnover criteria for MSMEs, which will take effect from April 1.