Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-14
Q1The Tamil Nadu government recently announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners. What is the revised percentage of DA?Options
A58%B60%C62%D65%
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60%
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, raising it from 58% to 60% of the basic pay.
Q2Which country's Fisheries Minister recently urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to ban bottom trawling?Options
AMaldivesBSri LankaCBangladeshDMyanmar
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Sri Lanka
Explanation
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister recently urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to ban bottom trawling, citing its adverse impact on marine ecosystems and sustainable fishing.
Q3Who was recently appointed as the Secretary for Higher Education in the Tamil Nadu government?Options
AVijaya KumarBArun RoyCS. KrishnanDT. Udhayachandran
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Arun Roy
Explanation
Arun Roy was recently appointed as the Secretary for Higher Education in the Tamil Nadu government, while Vijaya Kumar was named Industries secretary.
Q4What entrance examination did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay recently urge the Union Government to cancel, proposing admissions be based on 12th-grade marks instead?Options
AJEEBCUETCNEETDCLAT
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NEET
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reiterated his call to the Union Government to cancel the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and revert to admissions based on 12th-grade marks.
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Q5India's first Space Analog Research Station, named HAB-1, has been finalized by ISRO. Where is it operational?Options
ABengaluruBSriharikotaCLehDMahendragiri
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Leh
Explanation
ISRO has finalized HAB-1, India’s first Space Analog Research Station, which is operational in Leh.
Q6Which mission recently launched ‘AI-Preneurs of India’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to showcase India’s purpose-driven AI Ecosystem?Options
ADigital India MissionBMake in India MissionCAtal Innovation MissionDSkill India Mission
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Atal Innovation Mission
Explanation
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched ‘AI-Preneurs of India’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aiming to highlight India's advancements in AI.
Q7Who recently took charge as India’s High Commissioner to London?Options
AVikram DoraiswamiBP. KumaranCSyed AkbaruddinDT.S. Tirumurti
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P. Kumaran
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P. Kumaran recently took charge as India’s High Commissioner in London.
Q8Which prestigious institution in Tamil Nadu recently launched new Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and non-campus programmes for the 2026-27 academic year?Options
AAnna UniversityBMadras UniversityCIIT MadrasDBharathiar University
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras recently launched new Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and non-campus programmes for the 2026-27 academic year, expanding its educational offerings.
Q9The Supreme Court recently emphasized that free and fair elections depend on the independence of which constitutional body's members?Options
AUnion Public Service CommissionBElection Commission of IndiaCComptroller and Auditor GeneralDFinance Commission
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Election Commission of India
Explanation
The Supreme Court recently stated that free and fair elections can happen only if there are independent Election Commissioners, highlighting the importance of the Election Commission of India's autonomy.
Q10Which of the following missions aims to boost the production and adoption of green hydrogen in India?Options
ANational Solar MissionBNational Green Hydrogen MissionCNational Clean Air ProgrammeDJal Jeevan Mission
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
Explanation
The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a government initiative aimed at boosting the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen in India.
Q11Which proposed development in Koyambedu did Anbumani Ramadoss recently urge the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider, advocating for a green space instead?Options
AHousing complexBCommercial hubCMallDIndustrial park
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Mall
Explanation
Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to drop the proposed mall development in Koyambedu and develop a green space there instead, emphasizing environmental benefits.
Q12In connection with fraudulent voting in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly election, individuals from which group were recently arrested?Options
AUnderage votersBForeign nationalsCMigrant workersDElection officials
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Foreign nationals
Explanation
About 25 foreign nationals were arrested for fraudulent voting in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly poll.