Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-20
Q1The Supreme Court recently set timelines to facilitate repairs and tree-felling near the site of which crucial dam that is a subject of inter-state dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala?Options
AMettur DamBMullaperiyar DamCVaigai DamDBhavani Sagar Dam
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Mullaperiyar Dam
Explanation
The Supreme Court set timelines for repairs and tree-felling at the Mullaperiyar Dam, which is a long-standing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Q2Tamil Nadu recently moved the Supreme Court against the Union Government for allegedly withholding funds allocated under which specific education scheme, citing non-implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)?Options
ASarva Shiksha AbhiyanBSamagra Shiksha SchemeCMid-Day Meal SchemeDRashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
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Samagra Shiksha Scheme
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court against the Union Government for withholding funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme due to the state's non-implementation of the National Education Policy.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government is reportedly considering the creation of a new specialized cell to combat financial crimes. What is the proposed name of this cell?Options
AEconomic Offences WingBAnti-Corruption BureauCAnti-Money Laundering CellDCyber Crime Investigation Cell
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Anti-Money Laundering Cell
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government is mulling the creation of an Anti-Money Laundering Cell to enhance its capabilities in combating financial crimes.
Q4Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recently inaugurated three new 'Thozhi' working women's hostels. This initiative falls under which category of government welfare?Options
AHigher Education SupportBHealthcare ServicesCWomen and Farmer SupportDUrban Infrastructure Development
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Women and Farmer Support
Explanation
The 'Thozhi' working women's hostels are a government initiative aimed at providing safe and affordable accommodation for working women, thereby supporting women's welfare.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government has commenced the distribution of cash aid to fishermen during the annual fishing ban period. What is the primary purpose of this aid?Options
ATo encourage deep-sea fishingBTo support fishermen's livelihoods during the banCTo promote fish farmingDTo provide funds for boat repairs
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To support fishermen's livelihoods during the ban
Explanation
The cash aid is distributed to help fishermen sustain their livelihoods during the annual fishing ban, which is imposed for the breeding season of marine life.
Q6An ecological initiative involving the establishment of a mangrove belt is currently taking root along which significant waterway in Chennai?Options
ACooum RiverBAdyar RiverCBuckingham CanalDKosasthalaiyar River
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Buckingham Canal
Explanation
A mangrove belt is being developed along the Buckingham Canal in Chennai as part of an environmental restoration effort.
Q7India's space agency ISRO is gearing up for significant missions in the coming years. Which of the following missions is NOT expected to be a key focus for ISRO by 2027, according to recent statements?Options
AGaganyaan (First human spaceflight)BChandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5CNISAR (Joint Earth observation with NASA)DMangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission 2)
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Mangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission 2)
Explanation
ISRO has publicly stated its focus on Gaganyaan (human spaceflight by 2027), Chandrayaan-4 & 5, and the joint NISAR mission with NASA. While Mangalyaan-2 is a future mission, it wasn't highlighted as a key focus by 2027 in the provided articles.
Q8World Metrology Day 2025 commemorates the 150th anniversary of which international agreement that established the framework for international measurement standards?Options
AKyoto ProtocolBParis AgreementCMetre ConventionDGeneva Convention
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Metre Convention
Explanation
World Metrology Day 2025 marks 150 years of the Metre Convention, a treaty signed in 1875 to establish uniform measurement standards worldwide.
Q9The Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister recently launched "Depot Darpan Portal" along with "Anna Mitra" and "Anna Sahayata". These platforms primarily aim to enhance transparency and efficiency in which government sector?Options
ARural DevelopmentBPublic Distribution SystemCFinancial ServicesDHealthcare
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Public Distribution System
Explanation
The platforms Depot Darpan Portal, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata are digital initiatives launched by the Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister to bring transparency and efficiency to the public distribution system.
Q10A dedicated village for mahouts, recognized as crucial for elephant conservation efforts, is being established in which ecologically sensitive region of Tamil Nadu?Options
AMudumalai Tiger ReserveBAnamalai Tiger ReserveCThe NilgirisDSrivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve
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The Nilgiris
Explanation
A dedicated village for mahouts, vital for elephant conservation, is being established in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.
Q11Which Indian Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in the renewable energy and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector recently received an 'Excellent' rating from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and was ranked among the top 4 CPSEs?Options
ANTPC LimitedBPower Grid Corporation of India LimitedCIndian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)DRural Electrification Corporation (REC)
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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Explanation
IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency) received an 'Excellent' rating from DPE and was ranked among the top 4 CPSEs, being No. 1 in the Power & NBFC sector.
Q12Demolition drives to clear encroachments have recently commenced along which major river in Chennai, particularly near Anakaputhur?Options
ACooum RiverBAdyar RiverCPalar RiverDCheyyar River
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Adyar River
Explanation
Demolition of encroachments along the Adyar River near Anakaputhur has begun as part of an effort to reclaim and restore the river banks.