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Unit I — General Science
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Question 1
What is India's ambitious target for achieving renewable energy capacity by the year 2030?
A175 GW
B250 GW
C450 GW
D500 GW
✅ Correct Answer
500 GW
📖 Explanation
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, which includes a significant portion from renewable energy sources.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a core component of the National Health Mission (NHM) in India?
ANational Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
BNational Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
CReproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A)
DPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
✅ Correct Answer
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
📖 Explanation
The National Health Mission (NHM) subsumes the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), and includes RMNCH+A. PMJAY is a separate health insurance scheme under Ayushman Bharat, not a core component of NHM.
Assertion (A): The Tamil Nadu government declared the Cauvery Delta region as a Protected Agricultural Zone (PAZ).
Reason (R): This declaration aims to protect the fertile agricultural lands of the delta from non-agricultural activities, particularly hydrocarbon exploration projects.
ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
C (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D (A) is false, but (R) is true.
✅ Correct Answer
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
📖 Explanation
The primary objective of declaring the Cauvery Delta region as a Protected Agricultural Zone was to safeguard its fertile agricultural lands from non-agricultural activities, especially hydrocarbon exploration projects, ensuring food security and farmers' livelihoods.
Question 2
The Tamil Nadu government, in June 2026, announced a major initiative titled 'Neergal Kaappom, Kadarkarai Kaappom' (Protect Water, Protect Coast) for the comprehensive restoration of its coastal ecosystems. Which of the following is a primary focus area of this initiative?
ADevelopment of new deep-sea fishing harbors
BPromotion of offshore oil and gas exploration
CMangrove reforestation and coral reef conservation
DConstruction of large-scale desalination plants
✅ Correct Answer
Mangrove reforestation and coral reef conservation
📖 Explanation
The 'Neergal Kaappom, Kadarkarai Kaappom' initiative focuses on ecological restoration efforts such as planting mangroves, protecting coral reefs, and combating coastal erosion to enhance the resilience and biodiversity of Tamil Nadu's coastline.
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu government launched a new initiative to recognize and encourage sporting talent at the grassroots level, particularly in rural areas. What is the name of this new award scheme?
AChief Minister's Sports Talent Hunt
BKalaignar Sports Excellence Awards
CTamil Nadu Youth Sports Promotion Scheme
DDr. M. Karunanidhi Sports Scholarship
✅ Correct Answer
Kalaignar Sports Excellence Awards
📖 Explanation
The 'Kalaignar Sports Excellence Awards' were instituted by the Tamil Nadu government to identify, nurture, and reward young sporting talents from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on rural and underprivileged communities.
Question 2
In June 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports instituted a new annual award, the 'Rashtriya Yuva Khel Ratna', to recognize outstanding young athletes under the age of 25 who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership. Which of the following is a key criterion for this award?
AMinimum 10 years of international sporting experience
BContribution to sports promotion at the grassroots level
CExclusive participation in team sports
DHolding a coaching license from a national federation
✅ Correct Answer
Contribution to sports promotion at the grassroots level
📖 Explanation
The 'Rashtriya Yuva Khel Ratna' aims to honor young athletes who not only excel in their respective sports but also inspire others and contribute to the development of sports at the community level.
Which of the following statements about the 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme in Tamil Nadu is/are correct?
I. It aims to provide healthcare services at the doorstep of people, especially for non-communicable diseases.
II. The scheme primarily focuses on urban areas to reduce the burden on city hospitals.
AOnly I
BOnly II
CBoth I and II
DNeither I nor II
✅ Correct Answer
Only I
📖 Explanation
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam is a flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government to provide doorstep healthcare, particularly for non-communicable diseases, primarily targeting rural and remote areas.
Question 2
The 'Ennum Ezhuthum' scheme, launched by the Tamil Nadu government, primarily aims to address which of the following educational challenges?
AImproving digital literacy among senior citizens.
BEnhancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills among primary school students.
CProviding free coaching for competitive exams to rural youth.
DPromoting higher education enrollment in engineering colleges.
✅ Correct Answer
Enhancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills among primary school students.
📖 Explanation
The 'Ennum Ezhuthum' scheme was launched by the Tamil Nadu government to bridge the learning gap caused by the pandemic and ensure foundational literacy and numeracy skills for students aged 8 and below (Classes 1-3).
What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA)?
ATo promote industrial development and attract foreign investments in Tamil Nadu.
BTo implement and manage e-governance initiatives and digital services for citizens in Tamil Nadu.
CTo regulate electricity generation and distribution across the state.
DTo provide financial assistance to farmers for agricultural development.
✅ Correct Answer
To implement and manage e-governance initiatives and digital services for citizens in Tamil Nadu.
📖 Explanation
TNeGA is the nodal agency for implementing and managing e-governance initiatives, digital services, and IT infrastructure for the government and citizens of Tamil Nadu.
Question 2
Consider the following statements regarding the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO):
Statement I: TIDCO is a nodal agency for promoting large and medium-scale industries in Tamil Nadu.
Statement II: It primarily focuses on developing industrial parks and special economic zones (SEZs) across the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
AStatement I only
BStatement II only
CBoth Statement I and Statement II
DNeither Statement I nor Statement II
✅ Correct Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II
📖 Explanation
TIDCO plays a crucial role in Tamil Nadu's industrial growth by promoting large and medium industries and developing essential infrastructure like industrial parks and SEZs.
Which of the following archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu has provided significant evidence of an urban civilization dating back to the Sangam Age, challenging earlier notions about the timeline of urbanization in South India?
AAdichanallur
BKeezhadi
CSivagalai
DKodumanal
✅ Correct Answer
Keezhadi
📖 Explanation
Keezhadi excavations have revealed evidence of a sophisticated urban civilization in Tamil Nadu dating back to the 6th century BCE, pushing back the known timeline of urbanization in South India to the Sangam Age.
Question 2
The recent archaeological excavations at Vembakottai, which have unearthed significant findings related to ancient Tamil civilization, are located in which district of Tamil Nadu?
AA) Thoothukudi
BB) Virudhunagar
CC) Madurai
DD) Sivaganga
✅ Correct Answer
B) Virudhunagar
📖 Explanation
Vembakottai, an important archaeological site revealing insights into the Sangam Age, is located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.
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