Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-10
Q1Which of the following are among the top three priority schemes announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on his first day in office?Options
A1. 200 units of free power for domestic consumption
2. Establishment of a dedicated women safety force
3. Formation of an anti-narcotics unitB1. 200 units of free power for domestic consumption
2. Establishment of a dedicated women safety force
3. Subsidized housing for unorganised workersC1. 200 units of free power for domestic consumption
2. Formation of an anti-narcotics unit
3. Subsidized housing for unorganised workersD1. Establishment of a dedicated women safety force
2. Formation of an anti-narcotics unit
3. Subsidized housing for unorganised workers
Options
Correct answer
1. 200 units of free power for domestic consumption 2. Establishment of a dedicated women safety force 3. Formation of an anti-narcotics unit
Explanation
Articles 4 and 52 clearly state the top three priorities announced by CM C. Joseph Vijay on his first day: 200 units of free power for domestic consumption, establishment of a dedicated women safety force, and formation of an anti-narcotics unit.
Q2Recently, there was a discussion regarding the precedence of songs played at state events in Tamil Nadu. Which song did a newly appointed Minister pledge to restore as the first song at all state events?Options
AVande MataramBJana Gana ManaCTamil Thaai VaazhthuDNamo Namo Bharata Amma
Options
Correct answer
Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu
Explanation
Articles 18 and 55 report that a Tamil Nadu minister vowed to restore 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' as the first song at state events, following discussions mentioned in Article 6.
Q3Which of the following missions, recently launched by an Indian startup, is recognized as the world's first OptoSAR satellite and was praised by the Prime Minister and ISRO?Options
AGaruda MissionBShakti MissionCDrishti MissionDAstra Mission
Options
Correct answer
Drishti Mission
Explanation
Article 31 mentions that an Indian startup launched the world's first OptoSAR satellite, and this mission was praised by the Prime Minister and ISRO as the 'Drishti' mission.
Q4The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission' up to December 2028. What is the primary focus of this restructured implementation, referred to as JJM 2.0?Options
AProviding housing for all rural familiesBPromoting agricultural mechanizationCStructural reforms in the rural drinking water supply sectorDEnhancing digital literacy in rural areas
Options
Correct answer
Structural reforms in the rural drinking water supply sector
Explanation
Article 28 states that the Cabinet approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) up to December 2028, with its restructured implementation (JJM 2.0) focusing on structural reforms in the rural drinking water supply sector.
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Q5Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently unveiled a new scheme aimed at providing support and care for a specific group of young individuals. This scheme is designed for youth who are leaving which type of care at the age of 18?Options
AOrphanagesBInstitutional careCRehabilitation centresDSpecial schools
Options
Correct answer
Institutional care
Explanation
Article 33 mentions that the Chief Minister unveiled a new scheme specifically for youth leaving institutional care at the age of 18.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031-2035. To which international body will this contribution be communicated?Options
AWorld Health Organization (WHO)BUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)CUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)DInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)
Options
Correct answer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Explanation
Article 47 states that the Cabinet approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035) to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Q7Following Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's maiden speech where he implied the state's treasury was empty, former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin responded by stating what about the state's financial situation?Options
AThe state's debt is well within permissible limits and sufficient funds exist.BThe state needs significant central assistance to overcome financial challenges.CNew taxes would be imposed to replenish the state treasury.DThe previous government's policies led to the financial crisis.
Options
Correct answer
The state's debt is well within permissible limits and sufficient funds exist.
Explanation
Articles 1, 12, 15, and 19 all report M.K. Stalin's reaction, stating that 'money is there' and the state's debt is 'well within permissible limits', countering CM Vijay's implied claim of an empty treasury.