Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-25
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government scheme provides financial assistance through loans specifically to Adi Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes for their livelihood development?Options
AKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBPudhumai Penn ThittamCUrudhunai Loan SchemeDNaan Mudhalvan Scheme
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Urudhunai Loan Scheme
Explanation
The 'Urudhunai' loan scheme was recently launched by the Tamil Nadu government to provide financial assistance through loans for the livelihood development of Adi Dravidars and Scheduled Tribes.
Q2What recent decision did the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announce regarding the GST for the MLA constituency development fund?Options
AThe Union government will bear the GST.BThe MLAs will have to bear the GST themselves.CThe Tamil Nadu government will bear the GST.DGST will be exempted from the fund.
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The Tamil Nadu government will bear the GST.
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government will bear the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the MLA constituency development fund, aiming to prevent a reduction in the development work due to tax liabilities.
Q3Tamil Nadu recently launched its first EV infrastructure workshop under which national scheme, aiming to establish a statewide charging network?Options
APM FAME India SchemeBPM e-DRIVE SchemeCNational Electric Mobility Mission PlanDGreen Vehicle Promotion Scheme
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PM e-DRIVE Scheme
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Tamil Nadu launched its first EV infrastructure workshop under the PM e-DRIVE scheme, with the goal of establishing a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across the state.
Q4What significant achievement did IIT Madras report for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the realm of intellectual property?Options
ALaunched its first incubation center for startups.BFiled 417 patents, doubling its licensing revenue.CSigned a major international research collaboration.DReceived a record number of foreign students.
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Filed 417 patents, doubling its licensing revenue.
Explanation
IIT Madras filed a remarkable 417 patents during the 2024-25 fiscal year, which resulted in a doubling of its licensing revenue.
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Q5Where in Tamil Nadu is ISRO conducting the second phase testing of its 200-ton semi-cryogenic engine, marking a significant milestone in its development?Options
ASriharikotaBMahendragiriCThoothukudiDChennai
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Mahendragiri
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ISRO is conducting the second phase testing of its 200-ton semi-cryogenic engine at the IPRC (ISRO Propulsion Complex) facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish a dedicated industrial park near Chennai for firms from which country?Options
ASouth KoreaBJapanCTaiwanDGermany
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Taiwan
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Tamil Nadu Minister announced that the state government will establish a dedicated industrial park for Taiwanese firms near Chennai.
Q7Which Tamil Nadu government hospital recently made headlines for successfully performing a robot-assisted heart surgery on a 16-year-old girl?Options
AGovernment Stanley Hospital, ChennaiBMadurai Government Rajaji HospitalCTamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, ChennaiDCoimbatore Medical College Hospital
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Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Chennai
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai successfully performed a pioneering robot-assisted heart surgery on a 16-year-old girl, marking a significant advancement in state-run healthcare.
Q8Which firm became the first to receive government aid to build an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, as recently announced?Options
ATCS AI LabsBReliance Jio AICSarvam AIDInfosys AI Solutions
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Sarvam AI
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Sarvam AI was announced as the first firm to receive government aid for building an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model in India, highlighting national support for advanced technology development.
Q9ISRO has signed an MoU with which institution to boost space medicine research for the Gaganyaan Mission?Options
AAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)BSree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)CNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)DPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Explanation
ISRO has partnered with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) to advance space medicine research crucial for the success of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
Q10The Tamil Nadu government recently announced that it will offer 50 citizen services through which popular messaging application?Options
ATelegramBSignalCWhatsAppDFacebook Messenger
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The Tamil Nadu government plans to deliver 50 citizen services via WhatsApp, enhancing digital accessibility for its residents.
Q11The Toda tribe of the Nilgiris recently rethatched their sacred temple using a rare grass. What is this cultural practice primarily associated with?Options
AModern architectural techniquesBSustainable farming practicesCPreservation of traditional heritage and unique ecological knowledgeDPromoting tourism in the region
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Preservation of traditional heritage and unique ecological knowledge
Explanation
The Toda tribe's practice of rethatching their sacred temple with rare grass is a significant aspect of preserving their traditional heritage, cultural identity, and unique ecological knowledge of the Nilgiris region.
Q12The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently imposed significant penalties on which two public sector banks for non-compliance with certain regulatory directions?Options
AState Bank of India and Bank of BarodaBPunjab National Bank and Canara BankCIndian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)DUnion Bank of India and Bank of India
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Indian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
Explanation
The RBI imposed penalties on Indian Bank (₹1.61 crore) and Indian Overseas Bank (₹63.60 lakh) for non-compliance with various regulatory directions, including those related to 'Loans and Advances - Statutory and Other Restrictions' and 'Customer Service in Banks'.
Q13The Ministry of Cooperation recently signed an MoU with which e-commerce platform to facilitate the online onboarding of cooperative dairy and other products?Options
AAmazonBFlipkartCSwiggy InstamartDMeesho
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Swiggy Instamart
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The Ministry of Cooperation has signed an MoU with Swiggy Instamart to facilitate the online sale and distribution of products from cooperative dairies and other cooperative societies across the country.
Q14StartupTN, the nodal agency for startups in Tamil Nadu, recently announced its aim to achieve what specific goal?Options
ATo attract foreign investments exclusively in Chennai.BTo take startups to villages and rural areas.CTo focus solely on IT and software startups.DTo establish a separate stock exchange for startups.
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To take startups to villages and rural areas.
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StartupTN CEO T.M. Anbarasan stated the government's ambition to expand the startup ecosystem beyond urban centers by taking startups to villages and rural areas, promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.
Q15India is set to finalize a major defence deal for 26 Rafale-M jets with which country?Options
AUnited StatesBRussiaCFranceDUnited Kingdom
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France
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India and France are set to finalize a ₹63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations in defence.
Q16Following the success of the Kochi Water Metro, the Union government plans to introduce similar water metro services in how many other Indian cities?Options
A10B15C21D25
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21
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Inspired by the success of the Kochi Water Metro, which recently completed three years of operation, the Central government is planning to roll out similar services in 21 other Indian cities.
Q17Who among the following was a renowned space scientist and former ISRO chief, whose legacy includes contributions to space missions and education reforms, and who recently passed away?Options
AA.P.J. Abdul KalamBG. Madhavan NairCK. KasturiranganDK. Sivan
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K. Kasturirangan
Explanation
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a former ISRO chief and esteemed space scientist, recently passed away. He is remembered for his significant contributions to India's space missions and his role in education reforms.