Daily Current Affairs - 2025-04-30
Q1What is the name of India's first state-level electronics components manufacturing scheme, recently launched by Tamil Nadu?Options
ATamil Nadu Digital Manufacturing SchemeBTamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing SchemeCTamil Nadu Semiconductor InitiativeDTamil Nadu Hardware Production Scheme
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Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, which is the first of its kind in India. The scheme aims to attract an investment of ₹30,000 crore and create 60,000 jobs.
Q2What significant policy change has the Tamil Nadu government announced regarding nomenclature in official records and public parlance?Options
ARemoval of district names in favour of regional namesBMandatory use of Tamil names for all public placesCRemoval of the term 'colony' from official records and public parlanceDIntroduction of new names for all government schemes
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Removal of the term 'colony' from official records and public parlance
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would remove the term 'colony' from all official records and public parlance to promote equality and dignity.
Q3Which major decision regarding the upcoming Census was recently approved by the Union Cabinet?Options
AExclusion of religious dataBInclusion of caste enumerationCDigital-only data collectionDFocus exclusively on economic indicators
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Inclusion of caste enumeration
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The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration as part of the next Census. This decision has been widely discussed by political leaders, including Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Q4Which Indian astronaut is set to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29 as part of the Axiom space mission?Options
ASunita WilliamsBRakesh SharmaCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Shubhanshu Shukla
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 29 as part of the Axiom space mission.
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Q5The Union Cabinet has approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the sugar season 2025-26. What is the approved FRP per quintal?Options
A₹325 per quintalB₹355 per quintalC₹385 per quintalD₹400 per quintal
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₹355 per quintal
Explanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at ₹355 per quintal for the sugar season 2025-26, payable by sugar mills to sugarcane farmers.
Q6What is NISAR, the joint Earth observation mission by ISRO and NASA, primarily designed to do?Options
ATo study exoplanetsBTo monitor global changes in Earth's land and ice surfacesCTo send human missions to MarsDTo develop new satellite communication technologies
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To monitor global changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth observation mission by ISRO and NASA. It is designed to observe and measure changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces globally, providing critical data on ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, groundwater, and natural hazards.
Q7What is the primary function of the newly launched 'Depot Darpan' portal and mobile application?Options
ATo facilitate online railway ticket bookingsBTo monitor and ensure quality standards in Food Storage depotsCTo provide real-time traffic updates for commutersDTo manage employee attendance in government offices
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To monitor and ensure quality standards in Food Storage depots
Explanation
The 'Depot Darpan' portal and mobile application have been launched to monitor and ensure that Food Storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards.
Q8Which institution has been directed by the Madras High Court to implement CCTNS 2.0 within four months?Options
ATamil Nadu Education DepartmentBTamil Nadu Health DepartmentCTamil Nadu Police DepartmentDTamil Nadu Transport Department
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Tamil Nadu Police Department
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The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Police Department to implement the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 within four months.
Q9What is the new service launched by India Post at affordable prices for educational books and socio-cultural literature?Options
APustak ExpressBVidya VahiniCGyan PostDSarva Shiksha Mail
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Gyan Post
Explanation
India Post has started the 'Gyan Post' Service, offering affordable prices for the delivery of educational books and socio-cultural literature.
Q10In a recent ruling, which Indian court affirmed that 'digital access' is a part of the fundamental right to life and liberty?Options
AMadras High CourtBDelhi High CourtCSupreme Court of IndiaDBombay High Court
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Supreme Court of India
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The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that digital access is an integral part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, emphasizing its importance in modern society.