Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-18
Q1Which Tamil Nadu government initiative has recently established a desk in Vietnam to promote foreign investments?Options
AELCOT (Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu)BTIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation)CGuidance Tamil NaduDSIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)
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Correct answer
Guidance Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Guidance Tamil Nadu, the state's investment promotion agency, has established a desk in Vietnam to attract foreign investments, as stated by the Industries Minister.
Q2What was the name of the Earth Observation Satellite that ISRO's PSLV-C61 mission failed to place into orbit recently due to a third-stage anomaly?Options
ARISAT-1BEOS-09CCartosat-3DOceanSat-2
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Correct answer
EOS-09
Explanation
ISRO's PSLV-C61 mission recently failed to place the EOS-09 Earth observation satellite into orbit due to a pressure issue in the rocket's third stage.
Q3Which of the following statements about Tamil Nadu's financial performance in 2024-25 is correct?Options
ATamil Nadu's own tax revenue decreased by 7.6%.BTamil Nadu's own tax revenue grew by 7.6%.CTamil Nadu's own tax revenue remained stagnant.DTamil Nadu's own tax revenue grew by 17.6%.
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu's own tax revenue grew by 7.6%.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu's own tax revenue registered a growth of 7.6% in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Q4The Tamil Nadu government plans to move the Supreme Court regarding which issue with the Centre?Options
ADispute over Cauvery water sharingBWithholding of education funds amounting to over Rs 2,000 croreCDemand for a separate railway zone for Tamil NaduDDisagreement on GST compensation dues
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Correct answer
Withholding of education funds amounting to over Rs 2,000 crore
Explanation
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that Tamil Nadu would move the Supreme Court against the Centre for withholding education funds totaling over Rs 2,000 crore.
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Q5What is the primary objective of the e-Civil List of IAS Officers, recently launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh?Options
ATo streamline pension benefits for retired officersBTo enhance transparency and promote digital reform in governanceCTo facilitate international assignments for IAS officersDTo track the performance of newly recruited officers
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Correct answer
To enhance transparency and promote digital reform in governance
Explanation
The e-Civil List of IAS Officers was launched to emphasize transparency and digital reform in governance, making information about officers easily accessible.