Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-20
Q1What two significant announcements were recently made by the Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma. Subramanian, related to public health and medical education?Options
AMonthly aid of ₹1,000 to children with HIV and creation of 500 more postgraduate medical seats.BFree health camps in all districts and establishment of 10 new medical colleges.CImplementation of a new insurance scheme for farmers and launch of telemedicine services statewide.DConstruction of new primary health centers in rural areas and increase in doctors' salaries.
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Monthly aid of ₹1,000 to children with HIV and creation of 500 more postgraduate medical seats.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian announced a monthly aid of ₹1,000 for children affected by HIV and the creation of 500 new postgraduate medical seats in government hospitals.
Q2Which organization recently submitted the final feasibility report for the proposed Hosur airport to the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AAirports Authority of India (AAI)BMinistry of Civil AviationCTamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)DDirectorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
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Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Explanation
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has submitted the final feasibility report for the Hosur airport project to the Tamil Nadu government.
Q3What is the primary achievement of ISRO's recently completed "SpaDeX Mission"?Options
ASuccessfully docking two satellites in orbit for the second time.BLaunching India's first privately-built rocket.CDeploying a new generation of communication satellites.DEstablishing a lunar base for future human missions.
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Successfully docking two satellites in orbit for the second time.
Explanation
ISRO's SpaDeX Mission successfully completed its second satellite docking in orbit, demonstrating crucial technology for future complex missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan.
Q4Which Indian astronaut is slated to go to the International Space Station (ISS) in May, and which major satellite mission is scheduled for liftoff in June?Options
AShubhanshu Shukla and NISAR satelliteBRakesh Sharma and Chandrayaan-4CKalpana Chawla and Aditya-L1DSunita Williams and Gaganyaan
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Shubhanshu Shukla and NISAR satellite
Explanation
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to visit the International Space Station (ISS) in May, and the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite is scheduled for launch in June.
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Q5Which application recently received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation category?Options
APoshanTracker ApplicationBMyGov AppCUMANG AppDDigiLocker App
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PoshanTracker Application
Explanation
The PoshanTracker Application, an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the Innovation category for its groundbreaking work.
Q6What recent recommendation did the Madras High Court make concerning criminal behavior among students in prestigious educational institutions?Options
AFormation of a special committee to address behavioral issues.BImplementation of stricter examination policies.CIncreased police presence on college campuses.DMandatory counseling sessions for all students.
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Formation of a special committee to address behavioral issues.
Explanation
The Madras High Court expressed concern over criminal behavior among students of prestigious institutions and recommended the formation of a special committee to address these behavioral issues.
Q7Why have political parties like Congress and CPM recently opposed Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi's conference with Vice-Chancellors?Options
AConcerns over the Governor exceeding his constitutional powers in state university matters.BAllegations of financial irregularities in the universities.CLack of proper infrastructure in educational institutions.DDisagreement over the syllabus content for state universities.
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Concerns over the Governor exceeding his constitutional powers in state university matters.
Explanation
Political parties such as Congress and CPM have opposed Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi's conference with Vice-Chancellors, citing concerns that the Governor is exceeding his constitutional powers by directly engaging with state university matters which fall under the purview of the elected state government.
Q8What new regulation has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently introduced regarding bank accounts for minors?Options
AMinors above 10 years of age can operate bank accounts independently.BAll minors can now open joint accounts with parents without any age limit.CMinors are prohibited from accessing internet banking services.DBanks must provide free financial literacy courses to minors.
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Minors above 10 years of age can operate bank accounts independently.
Explanation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted minors above 10 years of age to operate bank accounts independently, promoting financial inclusion and literacy among young people.
Q9The Tamil Nadu Highways Department recently announced plans to four-lane which two stretches within this financial year?Options
AGobi-Dharapuram and Perumanallur-KunnathurBChennai-Vellore and Salem-ErodeCMadurai-Thoothukudi and Trichy-KarurDCoimbatore-Pollachi and Tirunelveli-Tenkasi
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Gobi-Dharapuram and Perumanallur-Kunnathur
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Highways Department announced that it would prepare estimates to four-lane the Gobi-Dharapuram and Perumanallur-Kunnathur stretches within the current financial year.
Q10What is the purpose of ISRO's new tool known as "CROP (Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress)"?Options
AReal-time monitoring and forecasting of wheat crop production.BTracking the movement of oceanic currents for disaster management.CMonitoring air quality levels in major Indian cities.DObserving changes in forest cover for wildlife conservation.
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Real-time monitoring and forecasting of wheat crop production.
Explanation
ISRO's new tool, CROP (Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress), enables real-time monitoring and forecasting of wheat crop production, aiding agricultural planning.