Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-21
Q1Where is the Tamil Nadu government planning to commission a defence and aerospace park by the end of 2025?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCMaduraiDSalem
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Coimbatore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government plans to commission a defence and aerospace park in Coimbatore by the end of 2025.
Q2For which product from Dharmapuri district is the Tamil Nadu government planning to apply for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?Options
AMangoBTamarindCGroundnutDSugarcane
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Tamarind
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is planning to apply for a GI tag for tamarind from Dharmapuri district.
Q3Which ISRO mission recently achieved its second successful satellite docking, marking a major leap in space technology and paving the way for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan?Options
AMangalyaanBAditya-L1CSpaDeXDNISAR
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SpaDeX
Explanation
ISRO's SpaDeX mission recently achieved its second successful satellite docking, which is crucial for future human spaceflight and orbital infrastructure like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan.
Q4Which major urban development project is the Tamil Nadu government planning to proceed with, as announced by Minister P. Rajeeve?Options
ASmart City ProjectBGlobal City ProjectCCoastal Development ProjectDHeritage City Project
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Global City Project
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is set to proceed with the Global City project.
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Q5What relief measure did the Indian government recently provide to tobacco farmers regarding their grower registrations and barn licenses?Options
ALoan waiverBIncreased subsidiesC3-year validity for licensesDMinimum Support Price increase
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3-year validity for licenses
Explanation
The government notified a 3-year validity for grower registrations and barn licenses for tobacco farmers.
Q6Which organization recently celebrated Panchayati Raj Diwas with a focus on empowering villages for a 'Viksit Bharat'?Options
ANITI AayogBQuality Council of India (QCI)CMinistry of Rural DevelopmentDMinistry of Panchayati Raj
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Quality Council of India (QCI)
Explanation
The Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated Panchayati Raj Diwas, emphasizing the empowerment of villages for a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Q7Who is set to inaugurate the Tamil Nadu Vice-Chancellors’ conference being presided by Governor Ravi in Ooty?Options
APrime Minister Narendra ModiBPresident Droupadi MurmuCVice-President Jagdeep DhankharDChief Minister M.K. Stalin
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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is scheduled to inaugurate the Tamil Nadu Vice-Chancellors’ conference in Ooty.
Q8Which national mission recently sought a significant amount of additional funding from the Jal Shakti Ministry, but is likely to receive only half?Options
ASwachh Bharat MissionBJal Jeevan MissionCNamami Gange ProgrammeDAtal Bhujal Yojana
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Correct answer
Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation
The Jal Jeevan Mission recently sought an additional Rs 2.79 lakh crore from the Jal Shakti Ministry.
Q9By which year does India aim to establish its own space station, named 'Bharatiya Antriksh Station'?Options
A2028B2030C2035D2040
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2035
Explanation
India aims to establish its 'Bharatiya Antriksh Station' by 2035.
Q10What historic milestone did the Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) sector recently achieve in terms of turnover?Options
ARs 50,000 croreBRs 1 lakh croreCRs 1.70 lakh croreDRs 2 lakh crore
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Rs 1.70 lakh crore
Explanation
The Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) sector achieved a historic turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore.