DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – 02

1. Choose the correct statement about the Tamil Nadu semiconductor initiative
1. The first major action under the initiative is the creation of a Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies.
2. The centre will be located at IIT Madras campus in Chennai.

 
 
 
 

2. Choose the incorrect statement about the Tamil Nadu semiconductor initiative
1. The Tamil Nadu government will provide an initial seed grant of ₹100 crore.
2. The initiative is solely funded by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

 
 
 
 

3. Where will the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies be located?

 
 
 
 

4. What is the unique feature of the semiconductor centre in Tamil Nadu?

 
 
 
 

5. When and where was the first school mid-day meal served in India, inspired by P.Theagaraya Chetty?

 
 
 
 

6. Choose the correct statement about the “Nalam Kakkum Stalin” program
1. The program involves inter-departmental collaboration including Social Welfare and Women Empowerment.
2. A state-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary will monitor the program

 
 
 
 

7. Match the following
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Percentage
Higher Education
(a) Tamil Nadu overall 1. 28.4%
(b) National average 2. 47%
(c) Tamil Nadu women 3. 28.5%
(d) National women’s average 4. 47.3%

 
 
 
 

8. Statement 1 : Pudhumai Penn Thittam provides a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to girl students from government or aided schools pursuing higher education.
Statement 2 : Illam Thedi Kalvi was launched to promote vocational training for urban youth.

 
 
 
 

9. Choose the correct statement about Veargalai Thedi Thittam
1. The program was launched in Singapore to help young overseas Tamils feel pride in their heritage and culture.
2. It is open to Tamil youth aged 18 to 40 years from foreign countries.

 
 
 
 

10. At the 71st National Film Awards, which film won the Best Feature Film award?