Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-04
Q1What was the primary topic discussed in the meeting between the Union Coal Secretary and the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to strengthen energy security in the state?Options
ASolar Power projectsBNLC land acquisition issueCHydroelectric power developmentDRenewable energy policies
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NLC land acquisition issue
Explanation
The meeting between the Union Coal Secretary and the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary primarily focused on the NLC land acquisition issue to enhance the state's energy security.
Q2According to Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, which type of international institution is exploring the possibility of establishing a campus in Tamil Nadu?Options
AInternational Research CenterBInternational UniversityCGlobal Technology HubDInternational Skill Development Centre
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International University
Explanation
Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan stated that an international university is looking to set up a campus in Tamil Nadu.
Q3What specific administrative issue is currently preventing many teenagers in Tamil Nadu from accessing their entitled rations?Options
ALack of Aadhaar cardBOutdated biometric dataCAbsence from the stateDIncorrect address proofs
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Outdated biometric data
Explanation
Outdated biometrics are putting scores of teens at risk of losing their rations in Tamil Nadu.
Q4Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India. This technology is expected to usher in what new era?Options
ABlue RevolutionBWhite RevolutionCSecond Green RevolutionDDigital Agriculture Revolution
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Second Green Revolution
Explanation
Genome-edited seeds are expected to mark the beginning of the second green revolution, as stated by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
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Q5Which Indian organization recently conducted successful maiden flight-trials of a Stratospheric Airship Platform for surveillance, described as India's 'Eyes in the Sky'?Options
AISROBDRDOCHALDBharat Dynamics Limited
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DRDO
Explanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trials of the Stratospheric Airship Platform, marking a new era of surveillance for India.
Q6Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently announced the nationalisation of the works of how many Tamil scholars, ensuring royalties for their families?Options
AThreeBFourCFiveDSix
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Five
Explanation
CM Stalin announced the nationalisation of the works of five Tamil scholars, with royalties to be paid to their families.
Q7In which two districts of Tamil Nadu are new fire stations slated to be established, enhancing public safety infrastructure?Options
ATiruvannamalai and VillupuramBPerambalur and KarurCSalem and NamakkalDThanjavur and Tiruvarur
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Perambalur and Karur
Explanation
Two new fire stations are planned to be established in Perambalur and Karur districts to boost public safety.
Q8India's first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificates (PTCs) were recently listed on which major stock exchange, marking a significant step in financial markets?Options
ABombay Stock Exchange (BSE)BMulti Commodity Exchange (MCX)CNational Stock Exchange (NSE)DCalcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
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National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Explanation
India’s first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificates were listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Q9Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently advised his ministers to increase their presence and engagement in which specific administrative units for better governance?Options
AState SecretariatBDistrict CollectoratesCDistrictsDLegislative Assembly sessions
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Districts
Explanation
CM Stalin instructed his ministers to spend more time in districts to improve governance and public interaction.
Q10Which prominent temple in Tamil Nadu is set to receive a dedicated police station to enhance security and pilgrim safety?Options
AMeenakshi Amman TempleBRanganathaswamy TempleCBrihadeeswarar TempleDArunachaleswara Temple
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Arunachaleswara Temple
Explanation
The Arunachaleswara temple in Tamil Nadu is slated to get its own dedicated police station.
Q11What national enumeration process, expected to be conducted in 2025, has been a subject of significant political discourse and public attention in India?Options
APopulation CensusBEconomic CensusCCaste CensusDAgricultural Census
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Caste Census
Explanation
The Caste Census, expected in 2025, has garnered considerable political and public attention across India.
Q12What specific action did Tamil Nadu CM Stalin recently urge the Union Minister to take regarding the state's fishermen?Options
AIntroduce new fishing technologiesBNegotiate fishing rights with neighboring statesCProtect fishermen and retrieve boats from Sri LankaDProvide subsidies for deep-sea fishing
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Protect fishermen and retrieve boats from Sri Lanka
Explanation
CM Stalin urged the Union Minister to protect Tamil Nadu fishermen and retrieve their boats detained by Sri Lanka.