Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-03
Q1Which major issue concerning energy security in Tamil Nadu was discussed in a meeting between the Union Coal Secretary and the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu?Options
AAllocation of new coal blocks for miningBNLC India Limited (NLCIL) land acquisitionCPromotion of solar energy projectsDUpgradation of thermal power plants
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Correct answer
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) land acquisition
Explanation
The Union Coal Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary discussed the NLC India Limited (NLCIL) land acquisition issue to enhance energy security in the state.
Q2Which Indian organisation successfully tested a stratospheric airship platform, enhancing India's high-altitude surveillance capabilities?Options
AIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)BDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)CHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)DBharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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Correct answer
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation
DRDO successfully tested a stratospheric airship platform in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, to boost India's high-altitude surveillance capabilities.
Q3Which of the following statements reflects a recent stance taken by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin?Options
AEmphasized the importance of safeguarding press freedom and criticized India's global press freedom ranking.BStated that the Governor's post is merely a 'rubber stamp'.CUrged his ministers to spend more time working in the districts.DAll of the above.
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Correct answer
All of the above.
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin recently made statements on all these issues: press freedom and India's ranking, the role of the Governor, and the need for ministers to focus on district-level work.
Q4A report for a Framework on Repairability Index (RI) was recently submitted, focusing on which sector in India?Options
AAutomobile SectorBMobile and Electronic SectorCHeavy Machinery SectorDTextile Industry
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Correct answer
Mobile and Electronic Sector
Explanation
A report outlining a framework for the Repairability Index (RI) was submitted, specifically for the Mobile and Electronic Sector.
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Q5A Chennai-based photographer recently won the ACJ Award for documenting which significant social issue?Options
AChild labor in informal sectorsBManual scavenging practicesCImpact of climate change on coastal communitiesDMigration of rural youth to urban areas
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Correct answer
Manual scavenging practices
Explanation
The Chennai-based photographer received the ACJ Award for his work in documenting manual scavenging, a critical social issue.
Q6Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently announced the development of two new genome-edited varieties of which crop, signalling the beginning of a 'second green revolution'?Options
AWheatBMaizeCRiceDPulses
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Correct answer
Rice
Explanation
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced two new genome-edited rice varieties developed in India, which he believes will mark the beginning of a second green revolution.
Q7Which edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi via video conferencing?Options
A5thB6thC7thD8th
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Correct answer
7th
Explanation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games.
Q8In which two districts of Tamil Nadu are two new fire stations scheduled to be established?Options
AVillupuram and CuddaloreBMadurai and VirudhunagarCPerambalur and KarurDThanjavur and Nagapattinam
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Correct answer
Perambalur and Karur
Explanation
Two new fire stations are planned to be set up in Perambalur and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu.
Q9Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to attend the Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from 4th to 7th May 2025. Which city will host this meeting?Options
ATokyo, JapanBMilan, ItalyCSingaporeDManila, Philippines
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Correct answer
Milan, Italy
Explanation
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the ADB's Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy.
Q10According to a model developed by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), what is the effect of microgravity on the core body temperature of astronauts?Options
AIt decreases the core body temperature.BIt increases the core body temperature.CIt has no significant effect on core body temperature.DIt causes unpredictable fluctuations in core body temperature.
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Correct answer
It increases the core body temperature.
Explanation
The IIST model indicates that microgravity increases the core body temperature of astronauts.
Q11The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently called a meeting with four states to discuss the Krishna Tribunal award. Given Tamil Nadu's reliance on Krishna river water, which of the following is most likely to be a concerned state in such discussions?Options
AKeralaBOdishaCTamil NaduDGujarat
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Tamil Nadu relies on Krishna river water (via the Telugu Ganga Project) to meet Chennai's drinking water needs, making it a key stakeholder in discussions regarding the Krishna Tribunal award.
Q12Which association recently urged the Tamil Nadu government to reduce the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) pass percentage from 35% to 33%?Options
AKAMS (Kindergarten and Primary Schools Management Association)BTANS (Tamil Nadu Association of Non-aided Schools)CAPSA (Association of Private Schools, Tamil Nadu)DTNTA (Tamil Nadu Teachers Association)
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Correct answer
KAMS (Kindergarten and Primary Schools Management Association)
Explanation
The Kindergarten and Primary Schools Management Association (KAMS) urged the Tamil Nadu government to reduce the SSLC pass percentage.