Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-06
Q1The Greater Chennai Corporation is considering implementing an online system to address which specific civic issue more rapidly?Options
AWaste managementBTraffic signal maintenanceCRoad-cut issuesDProperty tax collection
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Correct answer
Road-cut issues
Explanation
The Greater Chennai Corporation is planning an online system to expedite the resolution of issues arising from road-cuts made by various agencies.
Q2What concern did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram raise regarding the delayed 2027 Census, particularly concerning southern states?Options
APotential loss of Central fundsBAdverse impact on state boundariesCReduction in Lok Sabha seats due to delimitationDShift in cultural representation
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Correct answer
Reduction in Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation
Explanation
Both M.K. Stalin and P. Chidambaram expressed concerns that the delayed 2027 Census could lead to a reduction in Lok Sabha seats for southern states due to delimitation based on population.
Q3The "Mahalir Vidiyal Payanam" scheme, which recently saw an expansion in Tiruchi with the flagging off of new buses, is primarily aimed at what?Options
AProviding skill training for rural womenBFacilitating free bus travel for womenCOffering interest-free loans to women entrepreneursDEnsuring free healthcare access for women
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Correct answer
Facilitating free bus travel for women
Explanation
The "Mahalir Vidiyal Payanam" scheme provides free bus travel for women in Tamil Nadu, and its fleet was recently expanded in Tiruchi.
Q4Why has Tamil Nadu recently halted admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act?Options
ADue to a shortage of eligible private schoolsBAmidst a dispute with the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP) and withholding of fundsCFollowing a decline in student enrollmentDPending a new state-level education policy
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Correct answer
Amidst a dispute with the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP) and withholding of funds
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has halted RTE admissions as the Centre continues to withhold funds amidst a row over the National Education Policy.
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Q5In which scientific discipline did a professor from Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) recently receive the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award?Options
APhysicsBChemistryCBiological SciencesDComputer Science
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Correct answer
Biological Sciences
Explanation
A professor from Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) was awarded the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award in biological sciences.
Q6The Madras High Court recently ruled that authorities can impose what percentage of the value of mineral quarried without environmental clearance as a fine?Options
A25%B50%C75%D100%
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Correct answer
100%
Explanation
The Madras High Court stated that authorities can fine 100% of the value of mineral quarried without green nod (environmental clearance).
Q7Which Indian astronaut is currently undergoing training for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket?Options
ARakesh SharmaBSunita WilliamsCShubhanshu ShuklaDKalpana Chawla
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Correct answer
Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation
Shubhanshu Shukla is an Indian astronaut training for a mission to the ISS, potentially aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
Q8What new award category has been introduced under the National e-Governance Awards 2025 to recognize excellence in digital public services at the grassroots level?Options
AExcellence in Urban Digital ServicesBDigital Governance in Gram PanchayatsCBest State Portal for Citizen ServicesDInnovative Use of AI in Governance
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Correct answer
Digital Governance in Gram Panchayats
Explanation
A new category for "Digital Governance in Gram Panchayats" has been introduced under the National e-Governance Awards 2025.
Q9Who was recently appointed as the 16th member of the Finance Commission?Options
AShaktikanta DasBT. Rabi SankarCUrjit PatelDRaghuram Rajan
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Correct answer
T. Rabi Sankar
Explanation
T. Rabi Sankar, a DG of RBI, was appointed as the 16th member of the Finance Commission.
Q10The Union Minority Affairs Minister recently launched the UMEED Central Portal. What is its primary function?Options
ATo facilitate educational scholarships for minoritiesBTo provide real-time monitoring and verification of Waqf propertiesCTo offer skill development programs for minority youthDTo promote cultural heritage of minority communities
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Correct answer
To provide real-time monitoring and verification of Waqf properties
Explanation
The UMEED Central Portal is a centralized digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties.
Q11Who among the following from India was recently awarded the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction?Options
ADr. Harsh VardhanBDr. Mrutyunjay MohapatraCDr. K. SivanDDr. Ajay Mathur
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Correct answer
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Explanation
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), received the UN Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Q12The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently slashed the repo rate by 0.5%. What was the primary objective behind this decision?Options
ATo control inflationary pressuresBTo boost economic growthCTo reduce the country's fiscal deficitDTo strengthen the Indian Rupee against foreign currencies
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Correct answer
To boost economic growth
Explanation
The RBI cut the repo rate by 0.5% primarily to boost economic growth.
Q13The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for gold loans up to ₹2.5 lakh. What is the new LTV percentage?Options
A75%B80%C85%D90%
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Correct answer
85%
Explanation
The RBI increased the gold lending LTV to 85% for loans under ₹2.5 lakh.