Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-09
Q1What did the Supreme Court recently rule regarding the Tamil Nadu Governor's power to withhold assent to bills passed by the State Legislature?Options
AThe Governor can indefinitely withhold bills.BThe Governor must either return the bills for reconsideration or grant assent.CThe Governor can refer bills to the President without any time limit.DThe Governor's decision on bills is final and not subject to judicial review.
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Correct answer
The Governor must either return the bills for reconsideration or grant assent.
Explanation
The Supreme Court ruled that a Governor cannot indefinitely withhold assent to bills passed by the State Legislature. The Governor must either return the bill for reconsideration by the legislature or grant assent, effectively disallowing the 'pocket veto'.
Q2Which location in Tamil Nadu has received Union government clearance for the construction of Chennai's second airport?Options
ASriperumbudurBMamallapuramCParandurDKalpakkam
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Correct answer
Parandur
Explanation
Chennai's second airport has received Union government clearance and will be constructed in Parandur.
Q3'Vembur sheep', an indigenous hair sheep breed, is native to which Indian state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDTamil Nadu
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Vembur sheep is an indigenous hair sheep breed native to Tamil Nadu, currently facing threats from industrial development.
Q4Tamil Nadu is set to conduct a joint census of the Nilgiri Tahr with which neighbouring state?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCKeralaDTelangana
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
Tamil Nadu and Kerala will conduct a joint Nilgiri Tahr census from April 24-27.
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Q5The Union Cabinet recently approved an enhancement of 'Material Cost' under which scheme aimed at improving the nutritional status of children?Options
APM-KUSUMBPM Surya GharCPM POSHANDPM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
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Correct answer
PM POSHAN
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the enhancement of 'Material Cost' under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme, which is aimed at improving the nutritional status of children.
Q6How many ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) satellites is ISRO set to launch for the Indian Army to enhance border surveillance and counter space threats?Options
A10B25C52D100
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Correct answer
52
Explanation
ISRO is set to launch 52 dedicated ISR satellites for the Indian Army to boost border surveillance and counter space threats.
Q7The Cabinet recently approved the modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management as a sub-scheme of which major national initiative?Options
APradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaBPradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee YojanaCNational Agriculture Market (e-NAM)DParamparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
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Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Explanation
The modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management has been approved as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the period 2025-2026.
Q8The first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for FY 2022-23 was recently rolled out to promote evidence-based rural development. Which of the following best describes the PAI?Options
AAn index to measure urban infrastructure development.BAn index to assess the progress of panchayats in rural development.CAn index for evaluating state government's financial performance.DAn index for tracking industrial growth in rural areas.
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Correct answer
An index to assess the progress of panchayats in rural development.
Explanation
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report is designed to promote evidence-based rural development by assessing the progress of panchayats.
Q9Chennai's first water treatment plant, set to undergo an upgrade, is located at which place?Options
AChembarambakkamBSholinganallurCPoondiDKilpauk
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Correct answer
Kilpauk
Explanation
Chennai’s first water treatment plant at Kilpauk is set to undergo an upgrade to enhance its capacity and efficiency.
Q10According to T. M. Anbarasan, Tamil Nadu Minister, which of the following cities/towns is NOT among those designated to get new co-working spaces for MSMEs?Options
AGuindyBAmbatturCCoimbatoreDMadurai
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Correct answer
Coimbatore
Explanation
T. M. Anbarasan announced that Guindy, Ambattur, Madurai, and Ranipet will get co-working spaces. Coimbatore was not mentioned in this context.
Q11A recent report highlighted that only 3 MW of solar photovoltaic plants have been installed under the PM-KUSUM scheme, despite ambitious targets. What is the primary objective of the PM-KUSUM scheme?Options
ATo promote urban household rooftop solar.BTo provide financial assistance for solarisation of agricultural pumps and setting up small grid-connected solar power plants.CTo establish large-scale solar power parks in deserts.DTo develop solar-powered public transportation.
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Correct answer
To provide financial assistance for solarisation of agricultural pumps and setting up small grid-connected solar power plants.
Explanation
The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to provide financial and water security to farmers by solarising their agricultural pumps and enabling them to set up small grid-connected solar power plants.
Q12India aims to launch its own space station and send a lunar astronaut by which years, respectively?Options
A2030 and 2035B2035 and 2040C2040 and 2045D2025 and 2030
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Correct answer
2035 and 2040
Explanation
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that India aims to launch its space station by 2035 and send a lunar astronaut by 2040.
Q13According to a study by IIT Kharagpur, surface ozone pollution is significantly impacting rural India and is predicted to cause a drastic decline in which sector?Options
AIndustrial productionBAgricultural yieldCFisheriesDTourism
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Correct answer
Agricultural yield
Explanation
An IIT Kharagpur study found that surface ozone pollution is impacting rural India and predicts a drastic decline in agricultural yield.
Q14The Union Cabinet recently approved the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section. This project spans across which two Indian states?Options
AKarnataka and Tamil NaduBAndhra Pradesh and Tamil NaduCKerala and KarnatakaDTelangana and Andhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line section, with a total cost of Rs.1332 crore, is approved for Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.