Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-09
Q1Who is slated to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, leading a coalition government?Options
AM.K. StalinBEdappadi K. PalaniswamiCVijayDAnbumani Ramadoss
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Correct answer
Vijay
Explanation
Actor-politician Vijay, president of TVK, is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, leading a coalition government.
Q2A recent survey has found that which Indian state has the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure for patients in its public health facilities?Options
AKeralaBTamil NaduCAndhra PradeshDKarnataka
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Explanation
According to a recent survey, Tamil Nadu's public health facilities have the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure for patients.
Q3According to a recent report, how many MLAs-elect in Tamil Nadu have criminal cases pending against them, with TVK topping the list?Options
A85B102C126D150
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Correct answer
126
Explanation
A report indicates that 126 MLAs-elect in Tamil Nadu have criminal cases pending against them, with TVK having the highest number (41).
Q4What was former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's recent appeal to the incoming Tamil Nadu government regarding the DMK regime’s schemes?Options
ATo review all existing schemesBTo discontinue all schemes and introduce new onesCTo continue the DMK regime’s schemesDTo transfer scheme implementation to central government
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Correct answer
To continue the DMK regime’s schemes
Explanation
Former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged the new Tamil Nadu government to continue the schemes initiated by the DMK regime.
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Q5The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is set to begin online registration for its undergraduate (UG) admissions from which date?Options
AMay 10BMay 15CMay 20DMay 25
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Correct answer
May 15
Explanation
TNJFU will commence online registration of applications for UG admissions from May 15.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) period up to which month and year, focusing on structural reforms in rural drinking water supply?Options
AMarch 2027BDecember 2028CMarch 2029DDecember 2030
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Correct answer
December 2028
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028, with enhanced outlay and restructured implementation.
Q7For which period has the Union Cabinet approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme'?Options
AFY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29BFY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30CFY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31DFY 2027-28 to FY 2031-32
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Correct answer
FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the SHP Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
Q8India recently conducted a successful flight-trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with which cutting-edge technology, enhancing its strategic capabilities?Options
AHypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) systemBMultiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) systemCAdvanced Stealth Technology (AST)DElectro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) warhead
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Correct answer
Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system
Explanation
India successfully conducted a flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile featuring a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system.
Q9The Union Cabinet recently approved the alteration of the name of which Indian state to 'Keralam'?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCTelanganaDAndhra Pradesh
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the alteration of the name of the State of 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'.
Q10The Union Cabinet approved a new era of Plug-and-Play Industrial Development through which scheme?Options
APradhan Mantri Gati ShaktiBMake in India 2.0CBharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)DNational Infrastructure Pipeline
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Correct answer
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)
Explanation
The Cabinet approved a New Era of Plug-and-Play Industrial Development through Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA).
Q11What is the primary objective of the 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0' scheme, recently approved by the Union Cabinet?Options
ATo provide direct loans to startupsBTo mobilize venture capital for India’s Startup EcosystemCTo establish government-owned incubatorsDTo offer tax exemptions for foreign startups
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Correct answer
To mobilize venture capital for India’s Startup Ecosystem
Explanation
The Cabinet approved Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to Mobilize Venture Capital for India’s Startup Ecosystem.
Q12The 'National Panchayat Awards 2025' have been announced, shining a spotlight on which number of States & UTs for their exemplary work?Options
A12B15C17D20
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Correct answer
17
Explanation
The National Panchayat Awards 2025 were announced, spotlighting 17 States & UTs for their exemplary work.
Q13The Union Cabinet approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Raw Jute for which season?Options
A2024-25B2025-26C2026-27D2027-28
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Correct answer
2026-27
Explanation
The Cabinet approved MSP for Raw Jute for the 2026-27 Season.
Q14The Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035) to be communicated to which international body?Options
AUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)BIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)CUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)DWorld Health Organization (WHO)
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Correct answer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Explanation
The Cabinet approved India’s NDC (2031-2035) for communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Q15The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs. One Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund with the objective to drive what?Options
ARural to urban migrationBMarket-Led Urban TransformationCDevelopment of smart villagesDPromotion of urban agriculture
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Correct answer
Market-Led Urban Transformation
Explanation
The Cabinet approved Rs. One Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund to Drive Market-Led Urban Transformation.
Q16The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to which month and year?Options
AMarch 2026BMarch 2027CMarch 2028DMarch 2029
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Correct answer
March 2028
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the continuation of PMGSY-III beyond March 2025 up to March 2028.
Q17The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of which scheme for monitoring and tracking foreigners in India?Options
ANational Population Register (NPR) SchemeBAadhaar-based Tracking System (ABTS)CImmigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) SchemeDOverseas Citizen of India (OCI) Tracking
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Correct answer
Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme.
Q18The Union Cabinet approved the 'Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN' with a total outlay of Rs.28,840 crore. What does UDAN stand for in this context?Options
AUde Desh ka Aam NagrikBUjjwal Desh ka Aam NagrikCUnnati Desh ka Aam NagrikDUdaan Desh ka Aam Nagrik
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Correct answer
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
Explanation
UDAN stands for 'Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik', aiming to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable for common citizens.
Q19The Union Cabinet approved MSP funding of Rs. 1,718.56 crore to CCI for which crop's seasons 2023-24 for direct support to farmers?Options
AWheatBRiceCSugarcaneDCotton
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Correct answer
Cotton
Explanation
The Cabinet approved MSP funding to CCI for cotton seasons 2023-24 for direct support to cotton farmers.