Daily Current Affairs - 2025-11-03
Q1What is the primary purpose of the committees recently formed in Tamil Nadu, as mentioned in the news?Options
ATo manage the Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation FundBTo oversee agricultural subsidies distributionCTo promote IT sector growthDTo regulate urban development projects
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To manage the Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund
Explanation
The committees have been formed to manage the Tamil Nadu Endangered Species Conservation Fund, aiming to protect and conserve endangered species within the state.
Q2ISRO recently launched India's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 (also known as GSAT-7R). What is the primary purpose of this satellite, particularly for the Indian Navy?Options
AEnhancing communication capabilities for the Indian NavyBEarth observation and mappingCScientific research on celestial bodiesDProviding internet services to rural areas
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Enhancing communication capabilities for the Indian Navy
Explanation
The CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite is primarily intended to enhance the communication capabilities of the Indian Navy, providing secure and advanced communication services.
Q3V.O.C. Port, a major port in Tamil Nadu, recently signed investment pacts worth a significant amount. What was the approximate total value of these pacts?Options
A₹9,936 croreB₹90,936 croreC₹909 croreD₹9,093 crore
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₹90,936 crore
Explanation
V.O.C. Port (Thoothukudi) signed investment pacts worth ₹90,936 crore for various infrastructure and development projects.
Q4Which Indian institution recently unveiled a comprehensive roadmap titled “Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation”?Options
AIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)BNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)CNITI AayogDMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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NITI Aayog
Explanation
NITI Aayog unveiled the roadmap focusing on leveraging frontier technologies for the transformation of the agricultural sector in India.
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Q5Farmers’ associations in which region of Tamil Nadu recently requested the suspension of a job scheme to overcome severe labour shortages for paddy cultivation?Options
AWestern Ghats regionBCauvery delta regionCSouthern Coastal regionDNorthern Dryland region
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Cauvery delta region
Explanation
Farmers' associations in the Cauvery delta region highlighted the challenges posed by labour shortages for paddy cultivation and sought the suspension of a job scheme (likely MGNREGS) to address it.
Q6The Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0, under which SBI Mega Camps are being organized, is primarily beneficial for which group of citizens?Options
AFarmersBStudentsCPensionersDSmall business owners
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Pensioners
Explanation
The Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign is an initiative to enable pensioners to submit their life certificates digitally, ensuring continuity of their pension.
Q7Which prestigious Indian institution, in collaboration with Ohio State University researchers, recently developed a new AI framework to aid the discovery of next-generation drugs?Options
AAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)BIndian Institute of Science (IISc)CIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)DTata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Explanation
IIT Madras's Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI) collaborated with Ohio State University to develop this AI framework for drug discovery.
Q8The door-to-door enumeration process for the SIR (Socio-Economic Register/Survey for Inclusive Resources) initiative recently commenced in which two districts of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatore and SalemBMadurai and CuddaloreCTiruchirappalli and ThanjavurDChennai and Kanchipuram
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Madurai and Cuddalore
Explanation
The door-to-door enumeration for the SIR process has begun in both Cuddalore and Madurai districts, aimed at collecting socio-economic data.
Q9Prime Minister recently highlighted the need for a crucial shift in focus in India's public policy. What was this advocated shift?Options
AFrom industrial growth to service sector dominanceBFrom urban development to rural infrastructureCFrom food security to nutrition securityDFrom traditional education to vocational training
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From food security to nutrition security
Explanation
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of moving beyond merely ensuring food availability to focusing on providing adequate nutrition to the population.