Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-15
Q1Which prominent Tamil Nadu institution, collaborating with NLCIL, has developed new technology for textile wastewater treatment and is also researching carbon capture systems?Options
AIIT MadrasBAnna UniversityCSRM Institute of Science and TechnologyDVellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras has developed technology for textile wastewater treatment (Art 1) and signed an MoU with NLCIL for carbon capture research (Art 4). The recent collapse of an Effluent Treatment Plant in Cuddalore (Art 53) underscores the importance of such environmental technologies.
Q2Who among the following recently appealed to the Union Government to waive off ₹2 lakh crore of Tamil Nadu's loan?Options
AM.K. Stalin (Chief Minister)BM. Appavu (Assembly Speaker)CUdhayanidhi Stalin (Minister)DK. Ponmudy (Minister)
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M. Appavu (Assembly Speaker)
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu appealed to the Centre to waive off ₹2 lakh crore of the State's loan (Art 7, 9). Tamil Nadu also seeks clarity on dues under the RTE Act from the Union Ministry of Education (Art 25).
Q3Which Indian state has recently topped the country in providing composite cylinder connections?Options
AKeralaBKarnatakaCTamil NaduDMaharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu has topped the country in providing composite cylinder connections, indicating progress in household welfare services.
Q4Which solar observatory in Tamil Nadu, celebrating 125 years of existence, recently had a commemorative postage stamp released by the Department of Posts?Options
AVainu Bappu ObservatoryBKodaikanal Solar ObservatoryCIndian Institute of AstrophysicsDAryabhata Research Institute
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Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Explanation
The Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp for the 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (Art 18). This highlights Tamil Nadu's contribution to science and education, similar to the establishment of the Thanthai Periyar Library and Science Centre in Coimbatore (Art 40).
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is undertaking a new initiative for wild elephants. What is this initiative primarily focused on?Options
AEstablishing new elephant sanctuariesBProfiling of wild elephantsCConducting elephant censusDTranslocation of wild elephants
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Profiling of wild elephants
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is mooting a profiling initiative for wild elephants across the state (Art 15), essential for conservation amidst environmental concerns such as hydrocarbon exploration in Wadge Bank near Kanniyakumari (Art 45).
Q6Which city in Tamil Nadu recently conducted flood evacuation safety mock drills as part of pre-monsoon arrangements?Options
AMaduraiBCoimbatoreCChennaiDTrichy
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Chennai
Explanation
Chennai recently conducted flood evacuation safety mock drills at six locations (Art 16). This aligns with the state government's decision to speed up pre-monsoon arrangements (Art 47) for disaster preparedness.
Q7What is the name of ISRO's 101st satellite mission, launched on May 18, which is an all-weather surveillance satellite with enhanced Earth monitoring capabilities?Options
AChandrayaan-5BAditya-L1CEOS-09DGaganyaan
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EOS-09
Explanation
ISRO successfully launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09 (Earth Observation Satellite), on May 18. It is an all-weather surveillance satellite designed for enhanced Earth monitoring, border, and weather surveillance (Art 19, 33, 44). Aditya-L1 (Art 36) is a solar mission.
Q8Which digital identity system recently crossed 150 billion authentication transactions, significantly powering India’s digital economy and welfare services, and is being urged for integration with Records of Rights (RoRs)?Options
APAN CardBPassportCAadhaarDVoter ID
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Aadhaar
Explanation
Aadhaar authentication recently crossed 150 billion transactions (Art 30). The Union Minister urged states to integrate Aadhaar numbers with Records of Rights (RoRs) for accurate digitized land records (Art 2, 54), emphasizing good governance and welfare delivery.
Q9India is set to conduct its first-ever biological experiments aboard which international space mission to study the sustainability of human life in space, under the BioE3 Biotechnology policy?Options
AGaganyaanBChandrayaan-5CISS Axiom 4DMangalyaan
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ISS Axiom 4
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India will conduct its first space biology experiments aboard the ISS Axiom 4 mission to study the sustainability of human life in space, an initiative under the BioE3 Biotechnology policy (Art 17, 22, 38).
Q10India recently collaborated with which international body to find innovative research solutions for Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Hydrogen?Options
ASAARCBEuropean Union (EU)CASEANDBRICS
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European Union (EU)
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India and the European Union (EU) have joined hands for research solutions on Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Hydrogen (Art 51), showcasing international environmental cooperation. This complements efforts like DRDO's development of a high-pressure polymeric membrane for seawater desalination (Art 52).
Q11The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India recently urged all states to implement the Supreme Court's 14 directives for what purpose?Options
APromote digital literacyBEliminate manual cleaning of hazardous wasteCEnsure timely judicial appointmentsDExpedite infrastructure projects
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Eliminate manual cleaning of hazardous waste
Explanation
The NHRC urged states to implement SC directives from the Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India case (2023) to eliminate manual cleaning of hazardous waste (Art 23), a crucial human rights issue. This highlights the interplay between judicial directives and executive implementation, similar to the President seeking SC opinion on timelines for clearing State Bills (Art 41).