Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-03
Q1The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has recently initiated a pre-feasibility study for the construction of a new airport in which historically significant town of Tamil Nadu?Options
AThoothukudiBNagapattinamCRameswaramDKanyakumari
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Rameswaram
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has started a pre-feasibility study for the construction of a greenfield airport in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. This project aims to enhance connectivity and boost tourism in the region.
Q2The Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) was successfully conducted by ISRO as a crucial preparatory step for which upcoming Indian mission?Options
AChandrayaan-4BGaganyaanCAditya-L2DMangalyaan-2
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Gaganyaan
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ISRO successfully conducted the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) as part of its readiness for India’s first human space mission, "Gaganyaan". This test is vital for ensuring the safe return of astronauts.
Q3In Tamil Nadu, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has intensified efforts to remove which invasive aquatic plant across the Cauvery Delta to improve water flow and prevent siltation?Options
AWater Lily (அல்லி)BWater Hyacinth (அக்காயத்தாமரை)CLotus (தாமரை)DHydrilla (ஹைட்ரில்லா)
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Water Hyacinth (அக்காயத்தாமரை)
Explanation
The Water Resources Department (WRD) in Tamil Nadu has intensified efforts to remove water hyacinth (அக்காயத்தாமரை), an invasive aquatic plant, across the Cauvery Delta. This measure aims to improve water flow in irrigation channels and prevent siltation, which affects agricultural productivity.
Q4The Union Cabinet recently approved the continuation of which scheme, allowing Members of Parliament to recommend works of a developmental nature in their constituencies, beyond the 12th Plan?Options
APradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)BMembers of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)CNational Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)DPradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
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Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
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The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) beyond the 12th Plan. This scheme enables MPs to undertake developmental works in their constituencies.
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Q5India's first Single Cell Omics Translational Research Lab was recently inaugurated at which prominent educational institution in Tamil Nadu?Options
AAnna University, ChennaiBIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)CVellore Institute of Technology (VIT)DBharathiar University, Coimbatore
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
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India's first Single Cell Omics Translational Research Lab was inaugurated at IIT Madras. This state-of-the-art facility will advance research in areas like disease diagnosis and drug development.
Q6Which ministry recently flagged off India's first all-electric tug project, marking a major leap in green technology and sustainable maritime transport?Options
AMinistry of Road Transport and HighwaysBMinistry of PowerCMinistry of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysDMinistry of New and Renewable Energy
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India's first all-electric tug project, an initiative under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, to promote green technology and sustainable practices in the maritime sector.
Q7Recently, the BJP urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to implement the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and PM-SHRI schools in the state. What is the primary concern often raised by the Tamil Nadu government regarding JNVs?Options
ALack of funding for infrastructureBOpposition to the three-language formula including HindiCShortage of qualified teachersDPreference for state-run schools
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Opposition to the three-language formula including Hindi
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The Tamil Nadu government has historically opposed the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the state primarily due to its resistance to the three-language formula, which mandates Hindi alongside English and a regional language. This stance is rooted in the state's language policy advocating for a two-language policy (Tamil and English).