Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-28
Q1Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Department plans to build how many check dams across the Palar river, with each costing approximately ₹30 crore?Options
A4B5C6D7
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Correct answer
6
Explanation
The Water Resources Department (WRD) in Tamil Nadu plans to construct six check dams across the Palar river, with each dam estimated to cost ₹30 crore.
Q2The "Vazhndhu Kattuvom 3.0" scheme, aided by the World Bank, is set to be implemented in how many blocks across Tamil Nadu?Options
A100B120C150D200
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120
Explanation
The 'Vazhndhu Kattuvom 3.0' scheme will be implemented in 120 blocks with World Bank assistance.
Q3Tamil Nadu is launching an initiative to conserve the habitats of which specific bird species, as announced by the Forests Minister?Options
APeacocksBHornbillsCFlamingosDGreat Indian Bustards
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Correct answer
Hornbills
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's Forests Minister announced that the state will launch an initiative to conserve hornbill habitats.
Q4Co-Optex plans to expand its market reach both domestically and internationally using which new business model?Options
AE-commerce platformsBDirect sales agentsCFranchise model showroomsDGovernment-to-Government partnerships
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Franchise model showrooms
Explanation
Co-Optex plans to explore new markets in India and abroad through 'franchise model showrooms'.
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Q5ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful hot test of its 200T LOX-Kerosene Semi-Cryogenic engine. This engine is designed to power which launch vehicle?Options
APSLVBGSLVCLVM3DSSLV
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LVM3
Explanation
ISRO successfully completed the first hot test of its 200T LOX-Kerosene Semi-Cryogenic engine, which is being developed for the LVM3 launch vehicle.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved a scheme for Electronics Component Manufacturing to make India 'Atmanirbhar' in which specific area?Options
ADefence equipment productionBAutomotive manufacturingCElectronics supply chainDPharmaceutical ingredients
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Electronics supply chain
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme to make India Atmanirbhar in the electronics supply chain.
Q7The U.K. and Tamil Nadu have partnered to launch climate initiatives in which two specific districts in the state?Options
AChennai and MaduraiBCoimbatore and SalemCErode and ThoothukudiDTirunelveli and Kanyakumari
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Correct answer
Erode and Thoothukudi
Explanation
The U.K. and Tamil Nadu have partnered to launch climate initiatives in Erode and Thoothukudi districts.
Q8The government is set to launch an Ola, Uber-like taxi service with what name, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?Options
ASarathiBSahkarCSewaDSuvidha
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Correct answer
Sahkar
Explanation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government will launch an Ola, Uber-like 'Sahkar' taxi service.
Q9The website of Madras University was reportedly shut down due to the non-payment for which essential service?Options
ACloud hosting subscriptionBDomain registration renewalCFirewall licenceDSoftware updates
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Correct answer
Firewall licence
Explanation
Madras University’s website was shut down as it had not paid for its firewall licence.
Q10Tessy Thomas, known as the 'Missile Woman of India', was recently honored with a WoW Award for her excellence in which fields?Options
ALiterature and ArtsBSports and FitnessCEducation and Science & TechnologyDSocial Work and Healthcare
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Correct answer
Education and Science & Technology
Explanation
Tessy Thomas was honored with a WoW Award for excellence in education and science & technology.
Q11According to recent data, what percentage of schools in Tamil Nadu offer three languages, significantly lower than the national average of 61.6%?Options
A3.2%B10.5%C15.8%D20.1%
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Correct answer
3.2%
Explanation
Only 3.2% of schools in Tamil Nadu offer three languages, compared to the national average of 61.6%.
Q12The government is promoting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in which sector to enhance productivity and efficiency?Options
AHealthcareBFinancial ServicesCAgricultural SectorDManufacturing Industry
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Agricultural Sector
Explanation
The government is promoting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the agricultural sector.