Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-11
Q1Which airport in Tamil Nadu was recently approved by the Union Cabinet to be declared as an International Airport?Options
AChennai International AirportBCoimbatore International AirportCMadurai AirportDTiruchirappalli International Airport
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Correct answer
Madurai Airport
Explanation
The Union Cabinet recently approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an International Airport.
Q2What is the name of the Special Task Force recently announced in Tamil Nadu to enhance women's safety with modern facilities?Options
AShakti Task ForceBSingapen Task ForceCMahila Suraksha ForceDBharathi Task Force
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Correct answer
Singapen Task Force
Explanation
The 'Singapen' Special Task Force with modern facilities will be formed shortly in Tamil Nadu for improving women's safety.
Q3What is the new rural employment guarantee scheme that is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1, 2026?Options
APM-Kisan YojanaBPradhan Mantri Awas YojanaCVB-G RAM GDSwachh Bharat Abhiyan
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Correct answer
VB-G RAM G
Explanation
A new rural employment guarantee scheme called VB-G RAM G will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026.
Q4In the context of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, what is the primary role of a Pro-tem Speaker?Options
ATo preside over the House when the Speaker is absentBTo conduct the elections for the Speaker and Deputy SpeakerCTo administer the oath to the newly elected membersDTo act as the Leader of the Opposition
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Correct answer
To administer the oath to the newly elected members
Explanation
The primary role of a Pro-tem Speaker in the Assembly is to administer the oath to the newly elected members and to preside over the election of the Speaker.
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Q5The Union Ministers recently launched the ‘SEHAT Mission’. This new initiative primarily links which two sectors?Options
AEducation and Skill DevelopmentBAgriculture and HealthCIndustry and EnvironmentDFinance and Technology
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Correct answer
Agriculture and Health
Explanation
Union Ministers Shri JP Nadda and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘SEHAT Mission’, a major new initiative linking agriculture and health.
Q6The Union Cabinet recently approved the alteration of the name of which Indian state from its existing English name to its native language equivalent?Options
AOdisha to OdisaBWest Bengal to BanglaCKerala to KeralamDTamil Nadu to Tamizhagam
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Correct answer
Kerala to Keralam
Explanation
The Cabinet approved the alteration of the name of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”.
Q7Which IIT has recently opened admissions for its Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs for the 2026 academic cycle?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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Correct answer
IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras has opened admissions for its Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs for the 2026 academic cycle.
Q8Which of the following statements regarding India's space missions and related developments is/are correct?
1. ISRO is upgrading the Hope habitat in Ladakh for training Gaganyaan astronauts.
2. Preparation for the Chandrayaan-5 launch site has begun, with an ISRO team visiting Japan for assessment.Options
A1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. ISRO is indeed helping upgrade the Hope habitat in Ladakh for Gaganyaan astronaut training, and preparation for Chandrayaan-5 launch site has commenced with an ISRO team visiting Japan for assessment.
Q9The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) recently requested the Chief Minister to expedite the establishment of a SIPCOT industrial park in which town?Options
AThirumangalamBVadipattiCMelurDUsilampatti
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Correct answer
Melur
Explanation
MADITSSIA greeted CM Vijay and sought early execution of SIPCOT in Melur.
Q10The Union Cabinet recently approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for which type of fertilizers for the Kharif Season 2026?Options
AUrea and DAP fertilizersBNitrogenous and Sulphuric fertilizersCPhosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizersDAmmonium Nitrate and Calcium Nitrate fertilizers
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Correct answer
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers
Explanation
The Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Kharif Season, 2026 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.