Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-08
Q1Which political party, led by Joseph Vijay, is attempting to form the government in Tamil Nadu with the support of Left parties and Congress?Options
AThamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)BDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)CAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)DNaam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK)
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Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
Explanation
Joseph Vijay's party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), is attempting to form the government, backed by CPI, CPI(M), and Congress.
Q2Which globally renowned Indian educational institution recently established its first U.S. Center to promote deep-tech innovation and research?Options
AIIT MadrasBIIT DelhiCIISc BengaluruDIIT Bombay
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IIT Madras
Explanation
The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation established its first U.S. Center to boost deep-tech innovation.
Q3The Madras High Court recently dismissed a 'vexatious' suit involving which prominent Bollywood personality, as reported by LatestLY?Options
ABoney KapoorBShah Rukh KhanCSalman KhanDAamir Khan
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Boney Kapoor
Explanation
The Madras High Court dismissed a 'vexatious' suit involving Boney Kapoor, Janhvi, and Khushi Kapoor.
Q4According to recent reports, what are the two main drivers fueling the growth of Chennai's realty sector?Options
ALuxury housing and Global Capability Centers (GCCs)BAffordable housing and tourismCIndustrial expansion and agricultural subsidiesDGovernment infrastructure projects and IT parks
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Luxury housing and Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
Explanation
Luxury housing and GCCs are reported to be fueling Chennai's realty growth.
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Q5India's Mission Drishti recently launched the world's first satellite of which specific type?Options
AOptoSAR satelliteBX-ray astronomy satelliteCGravitational wave observatoryDWeather forecasting satellite
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OptoSAR satellite
Explanation
India's Mission Drishti launched the world's first OptoSAR satellite.
Q6What is the name of the indigenous glide weapon system recently and successfully tested by DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha?Options
ATARABBrahMosCNagDAgni
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TARA
Explanation
TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system, successfully tested by DRDO and IAF.
Q7The Union Cabinet recently approved the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in which Indian state?Options
AArunachal PradeshBSikkimCHimachal PradeshDUttarakhand
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Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation
The Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project is to be constructed in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q8NITI Aayog's State Support Mission recently organized a workshop focused on which specific Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?Options
ASDG 5 (Gender Equality)BSDG 1 (No Poverty)CSDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)DSDG 4 (Quality Education)
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SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
Explanation
The workshop was on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog.
Q9For the first time, India hosted the ISO International Subcommittee Meetings on which specific topic?Options
ASpace Systems and OperationsBArtificial Intelligence EthicsCRenewable Energy StandardsDCybersecurity Protocols
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Space Systems and Operations
Explanation
India hosted ISO International Subcommittee Meetings on ‘Space Systems and Operations’ for the first time.
Q10The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026 was convened by the National Health Authority, IndiaAI Mission, and IISc Bengaluru. What does 'AB' stand for in 'AB PM-JAY'?Options
AAyushman BharatBAtal BharatCAdarsh BharatDAmrit Bharat
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Ayushman Bharat
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AB PM-JAY stands for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.