Daily Current Affairs - 2025-05-24
Q1At the recently held 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, what was a key demand made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin regarding central taxes?Options
AFull exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST) for essential commodities.BIncreasing the State's share in the divisible pool of central taxes to 50%.CAbolition of all central cess and surcharges.DGranting special financial assistance for flood relief.
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Correct answer
Increasing the State's share in the divisible pool of central taxes to 50%.
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, strongly advocated for increasing the States' share in the divisible pool of central taxes to 50% and urged the Centre to release pending Samagra Shiksha funds.
Q2Which Tamil Nadu government initiative aims to provide additional income opportunities to SC/ST women through school uniform stitching?Options
AMagalir Urimai Thogai ThittamBNaan Mudhalvan SchemeCTAHDCO's school uniform stitching initiativeDPudhumai Penn Scheme
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Correct answer
TAHDCO's school uniform stitching initiative
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) has an initiative that offers additional income to SC/ST women in the state by engaging them in school uniform stitching.
Q3What year has ISRO chief S. Somanath announced as the 'Gaganyaan Year', with the first mission featuring the Vyommitra robot scheduled for launch?Options
A2024B2025C2026D2027
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Correct answer
2025
Explanation
ISRO chief S. Somanath announced 2025 as the 'Gaganyaan Year', with the first mission featuring the Vyommitra robot scheduled to launch in the same year.
Q4Why were trekking expeditions called off in Nilgiris and Vellingiri hills on May 25 and 26?Options
ADue to ongoing wildlife census activities.BIn view of a 'Red Alert' issued for the region.CFor maintenance work on trekking trails.DFollowing a request from local tribal communities.
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Correct answer
In view of a 'Red Alert' issued for the region.
Explanation
Trekking expeditions in Nilgiris and Vellingiri hills were called off due to a 'Red Alert' issued, indicating potential adverse weather or environmental conditions.
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Q5The Union government has stated that it will not release education funds for Tamil Nadu without an MoU on which national policy?Options
ANational Health Policy (NHP)BNational Education Policy (NEP)CNational Youth Policy (NYP)DNational Food Security Policy (NFSP)
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Correct answer
National Education Policy (NEP)
Explanation
The Union government informed the Madras High Court that education funds would not be released to Tamil Nadu without the state signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the National Education Policy (NEP).
Q6What indigenous system, developed by Data Patterns, recently achieved success in crucial DRDO BrahMos trials, reducing reliance on foreign defence imports?Options
AAgni Missile SystemBSeekerCTejas Light Combat AircraftDINS Vikrant Naval Ship
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Correct answer
Seeker
Explanation
Data Patterns' indigenous 'Seeker' system successfully cleared crucial DRDO BrahMos trials, which is a significant step towards reducing India's reliance on foreign defence imports.
Q7For which famous product from Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag currently being sought?Options
AKanchipuram Silk SareesBThanjavur PaintingsCSivakasi FireworksDMadurai Malli
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Correct answer
Sivakasi Fireworks
Explanation
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is being sought for the famous Sivakasi fireworks, which are a prominent product from the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.
Q8Which department of IIT-Madras was recently recognized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) for its contributions?Options
ADepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringBDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringCDepartment of MathematicsDDepartment of Electrical Engineering
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Correct answer
Department of Mathematics
Explanation
The Mathematics Department of IIT-Madras was recently recognized by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) for its notable contributions.