Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-07
Q1What is the primary reason cited by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not inviting TVK leader Vijay to form the government?Options
AThe party TVK did not submit a list of ministers.BThe Governor stated that the requisite majority support to form the government had not been established.CTVK had withdrawn its claim to form the government.DAnother party had already established a clear majority.
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Correct answer
The Governor stated that the requisite majority support to form the government had not been established.
Explanation
The Governor explicitly stated in multiple articles (1, 2, 3, 4, 16, 17) that the requisite majority support to form the government had not been established by Vijay.
Q2According to the NCRB 2024 data mentioned in recent reports, how does Tamil Nadu's crime rate compare to that of Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka?Options
ATamil Nadu's crime rate is higher than all three states.BTamil Nadu's crime rate is lower than all three states.CTamil Nadu's crime rate is higher than Telangana but lower than Maharashtra and Karnataka.DTamil Nadu's crime rate is lower than Telangana but higher than Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu's crime rate is lower than all three states.
Explanation
Article 22 states: 'Crime rate in Telangana higher than Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,' implying Tamil Nadu's crime rate is lower than these states.
Q3Which Indian organization was recently highlighted as the 'silent force' behind 'Operation Sindoor', a significant military operation for which a documentary was released?Options
ADRDOBISROCIndian ArmyDBorder Security Force
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Correct answer
ISRO
Explanation
Articles 28 and 51 explicitly state that ISRO was the 'silent force' behind Operation Sindoor, for which a documentary was released.
Q4What is 'Drishti,' an innovation recently launched by an Indian startup and praised by the Prime Minister and ISRO?Options
AIndia's first indigenous AI-powered drone.BWorld's first OptoSAR satellite.CA new tele-education platform for rural areas.DAn advanced navigation system for autonomous vehicles.
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Correct answer
World's first OptoSAR satellite.
Explanation
Article 42 clearly states: 'Indian startup launches world's first OptoSAR satellite; PM, ISRO praise 'Drishti' mission.'
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Q5The Tamil Nadu government recently sought the postponement of a committee meeting related to the empanelment for which high-ranking police position?Options
ACommissioner of PoliceBInspector General of PoliceCDirector General of PoliceDSuperintendent of Police
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Correct answer
Director General of Police
Explanation
Article 5 states: 'Tamil Nadu seeks postponement of DGP empanelment committee meeting.' DGP stands for Director General of Police.
Q6What is the new base year for the compilation of Gross State Value Added (GSVA) Estimates, for which the Union Government recently released uniform guidelines?Options
A2011-12B2017-18C2022-23D2023-24
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Correct answer
2022-23
Explanation
Article 40 explicitly mentions: 'Release of Uniform Guideline for Compilation of Gross State Value Added (GSVA) Estimates with Base Year 2022-23.'
Q7On which date were the Tamil Nadu Class 12 results declared, as per recent news?Options
AMay 1stBMay 8thCApril 25thDJune 5th
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Correct answer
May 8th
Explanation
Article 6 states: 'Tamil Nadu Class 12 results to be declared on May 8.'