Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-25
Q1According to Tamil Nadu Transport Secretary Phanindra Reddy, what issue has Tamil Nadu faced regarding electric buses?Options
ALack of charging infrastructureBHigh procurement cost of electric busesCDelay in procuring electric busesDShortage of skilled drivers for electric buses
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Correct answer
Delay in procuring electric buses
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Transport Secretary Phanindra Reddy stated that Tamil Nadu has been late to procure electric buses, a crucial step for sustainable public transport.
Q2What is the primary objective of the 'Annal Ambedkar Business Champions scheme' mentioned in a recent report?Options
ATo provide free education to Dalit entrepreneursBTo offer financial assistance for start-ups in rural areasCTo support Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to become first-generation entrepreneursDTo establish large-scale industries for minority communities
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Correct answer
To support Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to become first-generation entrepreneurs
Explanation
The Annal Ambedkar Business Champions scheme aims to help Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes become first-generation entrepreneurs, though a recent report indicates only 2,295 beneficiaries in 21 months.
Q3The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) has been designed with what primary goal for State/UT Legislatures?Options
ATo digitize historical legislative recordsBTo make legislative proceedings paperless and promote transparencyCTo facilitate online voting for legislative electionsDTo provide live streaming of all legislative debates to the public
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Correct answer
To make legislative proceedings paperless and promote transparency
Explanation
NeVA is designed to make legislative proceedings of State/UT Legislatures paperless and promote transparency by enabling electronic access to information.
Q4According to the Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan, in how many districts will irrigation infrastructure be restored to ensure fair water distribution?Options
A25 districtsB30 districtsC35 districtsD38 districts
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Correct answer
35 districts
Explanation
Minister Duraimurugan announced that irrigation infrastructure in 35 districts of Tamil Nadu will be restored to ensure fair water distribution.
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Q5What is a key objective of India's National Quantum Mission (NQM)?Options
ATo develop quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions for defense applications only.BTo promote international collaboration with leading quantum technology nations, exclusively.CTo nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technologies.DTo establish a national quantum computing facility accessible only to government researchers.
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Correct answer
To nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technologies.
Explanation
The National Quantum Mission (NQM) aims to nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technologies.
Q6Which national scheme, primarily aimed at supporting vulnerable groups, saw conflicting claims from the Union Government and a Lok Sabha reply regarding fund allocation to Tamil Nadu versus Uttar Pradesh?Options
APradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)BMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)CNational Health Mission (NHM)DPradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
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Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Explanation
The Centre claimed in the Lok Sabha that Tamil Nadu received more MGNREGS funds than Uttar Pradesh, while a Lok Sabha reply later indicated that Tamil Nadu received Rs 2348 crore less this fiscal, highlighting discrepancies in data related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Q7The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently took suo motu cognisance of reported incidents in which two districts of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennai and CoimbatoreBMadurai and TrichyCThoothukudi and TirunelveliDSalem and Erode
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Correct answer
Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli
Explanation
The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of an assault on an SC student in Thoothukudi and a murder due to alleged police inaction in Tirunelveli, both districts in Tamil Nadu.