Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-02
Q1What was the primary focus of the high-level meeting recently held in Tamil Nadu?Options
AStrengthening agricultural infrastructureBImproving digital servicesCStrengthening energy securityDPromoting organic farming
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Correct answer
Strengthening energy security
Explanation
A high-level meeting was held to strengthen the energy security of Tamil Nadu.
Q2The Tamil Nadu government is planning to intensify which measures to manage animal populations and upgrade necessary infrastructure?Options
AWildlife conservation programsBAnimal population control measuresCLivestock breeding initiativesDVeterinary medical camps
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Animal population control measures
Explanation
Tamil Nadu is set to intensify animal population control measures and upgrade necessary infrastructure.
Q3Which entity has been authorized by the Chennai Corporation to collect parking fees in 10 locations?Options
APrivate parking contractorsBT.N. Road Transport CorporationCT.N. Ex-Servicemen CorporationDLocal police department
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Correct answer
T.N. Ex-Servicemen Corporation
Explanation
The Chennai Corporation has authorized the T.N. Ex-Servicemen Corporation to collect parking fees in 10 locations.
Q4The Madras High Court recently permitted the installation of amusement rides on the riverbed of which river?Options
ACauvery RiverBThamirabarani RiverCVaigai RiverDPalar River
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Correct answer
Vaigai River
Explanation
The Madras High Court allowed amusement rides to be installed on the Vaigai riverbed.
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Q5President Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurated a home for senior citizens in which Tamil Nadu city?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCVelloreDCoimbatore
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Vellore
Explanation
President Murmu virtually inaugurated a home for senior citizens in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Q6What is the name of the award presented by T.N. CM M.K. Stalin to farmers for excellence in organic agriculture?Options
AGreen Revolution AwardBNammazhvar AwardsCFarmers' Pride AwardDSustainable Farming Excellence Award
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Correct answer
Nammazhvar Awards
Explanation
T.N. CM Stalin presented Nammazhvar Awards to three farmers for excellence in organic agriculture.
Q7T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin recently launched work on Phase 3 of which major infrastructure project?Options
AChennai Metro Rail ExtensionBChennai Peripheral Ring Road ProjectCEast Coast Road WideningDMadurai-Chennai Industrial Corridor
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Correct answer
Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project
Explanation
T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin launched work on Phase 3 of the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project.
Q8Which article of the Indian Constitution was recently invoked by the Supreme Court in a ruling concerning Tamil Nadu Bills?Options
AArticle 142BArticle 356CArticle 200DArticle 245
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Article 142
Explanation
The Supreme Court's ruling on Tamil Nadu Bills involved the invocation of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.
Q9India recently renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country?Options
AFranceBGermanyCDenmarkDSweden
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Denmark
Explanation
India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Q10Which Indian space agency will conduct experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) during the Axiom Mission 4?Options
ADRDOBHALCISRODBHEL
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ISRO
Explanation
ISRO will conduct experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) during the Axiom Mission 4, focusing on aspects like food and life support.
Q11According to a BCG Report unveiled at WAVES 2025, what is the projected influence of India's Creator Economy on consumer spending by 2030?Options
AOver $100 BillionBOver $500 BillionCOver $1 TrillionDOver $2 Trillion
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Over $1 Trillion
Explanation
The BCG Report projected India’s Creator Economy to influence over $1 Trillion in consumer spend by 2030.
Q12Which organization recently conducted the maiden flight-trials of a Stratospheric Airship Platform?Options
AISROBDRDOCHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)DIndian Air Force (IAF)
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DRDO
Explanation
DRDO conducted the maiden flight-trials of its Stratospheric Airship Platform.
Q13According to a recent RBI report, what was India's total export value in 2024-25?Options
A$778.1 BillionB$800.5 BillionC$824.9 BillionD$850.2 Billion
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$824.9 Billion
Explanation
India’s total exports grew to reach a record $824.9 Billion in 2024–25, as per the RBI report.
Q14Who recently took over as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?Options
AUrjit PatelBRaghuram RajanCPoonam GuptaDShaktikanta Das
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Poonam Gupta
Explanation
Poonam Gupta recently took over as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Q15India aims to conclude an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025 with which economic bloc?Options
AASEANBEuropean Union (EU)CMercosurDAfrican Union (AU)
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European Union (EU)
Explanation
India and the EU reaffirmed their commitment to conclude an ambitious FTA by the end of 2025.