Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-12
Q1Who was recently sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, leading the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party?Options
AM.K. StalinBEdappadi K. PalaniswamiCVijayDJ.C.D. Prabhakar
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Correct answer
Vijay
Explanation
Actor Vijay recently took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), achieved victory, signaling a new phase in the state's politics.
Q2Who was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly recently?Options
AUdhayanidhi StalinBJ.C.D. PrabhakarCRickey Pandit VettrivelDThol. Thirumavalavan
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J.C.D. Prabhakar
Explanation
J.C.D. Prabhakar was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Q3Who has been appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?Options
AJ.C.D. PrabhakarBUdhayanidhi StalinCRickey Pandit VettrivelDThol. Thirumavalavan
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Rickey Pandit Vettrivel
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as the Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister.
Q4How many TASMAC liquor shops did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay recently order to close?Options
A517B617C717D817
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717
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay recently ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops as part of a welfare measure.
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Q5For securing third place in national awards, which district panchayat in Tamil Nadu is set to receive ₹2 crore?Options
AMaduraiBChennaiCCoimbatoreDTiruchirappalli
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Coimbatore
Explanation
The Coimbatore district panchayat will receive ₹2 crore after securing third place in national awards for its performance.
Q6The NEET-UG 2026 examination was recently cancelled and a CBI probe was ordered. What was the primary reason for this cancellation?Options
ATechnical glitches during the examBLow participation from studentsCAllegations of question paper leakDChanges in syllabus
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Allegations of question paper leak
Explanation
The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled due to widespread allegations of question paper leaks and irregularities, leading to a CBI probe.
Q7The 'PM E-DRIVE scheme' recently in the news is related to which sector?Options
AAgriculture and IrrigationBElectric Vehicle (EV) Charging InfrastructureCDigital Education PlatformsDRural Housing Development
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure
Explanation
The PM E-DRIVE scheme focuses on developing and enabling nationwide Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Q8The National Florence Nightingale Awards, recently presented by the President of India, are given to recognize the services of professionals in which field?Options
AMedical ResearchBTeachingCNursingDSocial Work
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Nursing
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The National Florence Nightingale Awards are conferred to outstanding nursing personnel in recognition of their meritorious services to society.
Q9Who is the ISRO scientist who recently became the first Indian woman elected as a fellow of the Meteoritical Society?Options
ANandini HarinathBRitu KaridhalCKuljeet Kaur MarhasDMuthayya Vanitha
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Kuljeet Kaur Marhas
Explanation
ISRO scientist Kuljeet Kaur Marhas has achieved the distinction of being the first Indian woman elected as a fellow of the Meteoritical Society.
Q10Which two organizations recently signed an MoU to strengthen AI-driven detection of mule accounts and cyber financial frauds?Options
ACBI and SEBIBNITI Aayog and Ministry of FinanceCI4C and RBIHDCERT-In and NPCI
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I4C and RBIH
Explanation
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) have signed an MoU to enhance AI-driven detection of mule accounts and cyber financial frauds.