Daily Current Affairs - 2025-03-30
Q1The Chennai Corporation has initiated a project to construct air-conditioned rest areas along important roads for which specific group of workers?Options
AGig workersBSanitary workersCConstruction workersDStreet vendors
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Correct answer
Gig workers
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation will construct air-conditioned rest areas for gig workers along important roads in the city.
Q2Tamil Nadu's first wildlife Rapid Transit and Rescue Centre (RTRC) is set to be inaugurated near which city?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCTrichyDSalem
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's first wildlife Rapid Transit and Rescue Centre (RTRC) is ready for inauguration near Coimbatore.
Q3The Kamba Ramayanam festival was recently inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Governor at the Kambarmedu Archaeological site. This site is significant for its association with which ancient Tamil poet?Options
AThiruvalluvarBIlango AdigalCKambarDAvvaiyar
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Correct answer
Kambar
Explanation
The Kambarmedu archaeological site is historically associated with the renowned Tamil poet Kambar, who authored the Kamba Ramayanam.
Q4On World Water Day (March 22), approximately how many people participated in Gram Sabha meetings held across Tamil Nadu?Options
AOver 15 lakhBOver 21 lakhCOver 25 lakhDOver 30 lakh
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Correct answer
Over 21 lakh
Explanation
On World Water Day, over 21 lakh persons attended Gram Sabha meetings across Tamil Nadu.
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Q5Which major infrastructure project in Tamil Nadu recently had its proposal recommended by the Steering Committee to be forwarded to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for final approval?Options
AKulasekarapattinam SpaceportBChennai-Bengaluru Industrial CorridorCParandur Greenfield AirportDMadurai-Tuticorin Industrial Corridor
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Correct answer
Parandur Greenfield Airport
Explanation
The Steering Committee has recommended forwarding the proposal for the Parandur airport approval to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, marking a final step in its clearance.
Q6What is the revised daily wage for workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) effective from April 1, 2025?Options
A₹349B₹360C₹370D₹375
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Correct answer
₹370
Explanation
The MGNREGA wage has been revised from ₹349 to ₹370 a day, effective from April 1, 2025.
Q7ISRO recently successfully tested its most powerful 'semi-cryogenic' engine. For what specific application is this engine being developed?Options
AInterplanetary missionsBHeavy-lift rocketsCSmall satellite launch vehiclesDReusable launch vehicles
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Correct answer
Heavy-lift rockets
Explanation
ISRO successfully tested its most powerful semi-cryogenic engine, designed for India's heavy-lift rockets.
Q8Who was the first environmentalist to be conferred the 'Jadav Payeng International Award'?Options
AM. Karunakar ReddyBVandana ShivaCRajendra SinghDSunita Narain
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Correct answer
M. Karunakar Reddy
Explanation
Environmentalist M Karunakar Reddy was conferred the first 'Jadav Payeng International Award'.
Q9NITI Aayog recently organized a National Workshop on 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India' at which institution in Chennai?Options
AIIT MadrasBAnna UniversityCMadras UniversityDPresidency College
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
NITI Aayog organized a National Workshop on 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India' at IIT Madras, Chennai.
Q10What was the recent ruling by the Madras High Court regarding medical examinations for victims of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act?Options
AMedical examination is mandatory for all victims.BAll POCSO victims need not necessarily be subjected to a medical examination.CMedical examination can only be conducted with parental consent.DVictims must undergo a psychological assessment before any medical examination.
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Correct answer
All POCSO victims need not necessarily be subjected to a medical examination.
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ruled that all POCSO victims need not necessarily be subjected to a medical examination, emphasizing individual circumstances.
Q11A new e-pass system has been implemented for tourists visiting which two hill stations in Tamil Nadu?Options
AThe Nilgiris and KodaikanalBYercaud and ValparaiCOoty and KodaikanalDKolli Hills and Yelagiri
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Correct answer
The Nilgiris and Kodaikanal
Explanation
A new e-pass system has been introduced for tourists visiting the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal hill stations.