Daily Current Affairs - 2025-06-16
Q1What is the primary objective of the new comprehensive mini bus scheme recently launched in Tamil Nadu?Options
ATo connect major cities with express servicesBTo provide last-mile connectivity in rural and remote areasCTo replace existing large bus fleets with smaller vehiclesDTo promote electric vehicle usage in public transport
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To provide last-mile connectivity in rural and remote areas
Explanation
The new comprehensive mini bus scheme aims to provide crucial last-mile connectivity, especially in rural and remote areas where larger buses cannot operate efficiently.
Q2Chief Minister M.K. Stalin highlighted that Tamil Nadu contributes ______ for Union government schemes, including those named after the Prime Minister.Options
ALess than 25%BApproximately 30-40%COver 50%DExact 100%
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Over 50%
Explanation
CM Stalin stated that Tamil Nadu contributes over 50% of the funds for many Union government schemes, including those named after the Prime Minister.
Q3The Kuruvai scheme, recently extended by CM Stalin to benefit 8 lakh farmers, is primarily associated with which agricultural activity in Tamil Nadu?Options
ASugarcane cultivationBMango harvestingCPaddy cultivationDCotton farming
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Paddy cultivation
Explanation
The Kuruvai scheme is a crucial agricultural scheme in Tamil Nadu, traditionally focused on paddy cultivation during the short-term Kuruvai season. Its extension aims to support more rice farmers.
Q4The Petchiparai dam, whose surplus water was recently released into the Radhapuram channel to feed 52 irrigation tanks, is located in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ATirunelveliBKanyakumariCCoimbatoreDThanjavur
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Kanyakumari
Explanation
Petchiparai Dam is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, and its water release is crucial for irrigation in the region.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Forest Department recently deputed mahouts and cavadies to which country for elephant care training?Options
ASri LankaBMyanmarCThailandDIndonesia
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Thailand
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department sent mahouts and cavadies to Thailand for specialized training in elephant care.
Q6Which two Indian institutions successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over more than 1 km distance, marking a breakthrough in quantum technology?Options
AISRO and DRDOBDRDO and IIT DelhiCTIFR and IIScDBARC and HBNI
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DRDO and IIT Delhi
Explanation
DRDO and IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement-based free-space quantum secure communication over a distance exceeding 1 km, marking a significant advancement in quantum technology for India.
Q7The NISAR Earth observation satellite, scheduled for launch from India in July, is a joint mission between ISRO and which international space agency?Options
AEuropean Space Agency (ESA)BJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)CNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)DRussian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation
NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a joint Earth observation satellite mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA, aiming to study Earth's changing ecosystems, ice-sheet collapses, and natural hazards.
Q8Recently, a senior IPS officer and an MLA from Tamil Nadu were asked to cooperate/arrested in an abduction case following a directive from which High Court?Options
AKarnataka High CourtBKerala High CourtCMadras High CourtDAndhra Pradesh High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court issued a directive leading to a senior IPS officer being taken into police custody and an MLA asked to cooperate in an abduction case, highlighting judicial oversight on high-profile cases.
Q9Mango farmers in which district of Tamil Nadu recently grappled with low prices offered by pulp factories and demanded government intervention?Options
ASalemBKrishnagiriCDindigulDErode
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Krishnagiri
Explanation
Mango farmers in Krishnagiri district faced issues with low prices from pulp factories and sought government intervention, with the Collector later assuring continued procurement.
Q10The Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav recently presided over the First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in which city?Options
ABengaluruBMumbaiCNew DelhiDKolkata
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New Delhi
Explanation
The First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance was held in New Delhi, presided over by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, to discuss big cat conservation efforts.