Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-16
Q1What is the projected trend for wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu for 2026?Options
ALikely to be higherBLikely to be lowerCExpected to remain stableDUnpredictable due to climate change
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Correct answer
Likely to be lower
Explanation
According to The Hindu report, wind energy generation in Tamil Nadu is likely to be lower in 2026.
Q2Who is the current Tamil Nadu Minister reviewing the works of the Tamil Development and Information Department?Options
AMinister RajmohanBMinister Udhayanidhi StalinCMinister K.N. NehruDMinister Thangam Thennarasu
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Minister Rajmohan
Explanation
Minister Rajmohan recently reviewed the works of the Tamil Development and Information Department.
Q3Following Prime Minister Modi's austerity appeal, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reduced his security convoy size from 10 vehicles to how many?Options
A8B6C4D2
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Correct answer
4
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reduced his convoy vehicles from 10 to 4 after PM Modi's austerity appeal.
Q4Which High Court recently directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure disabled-friendly websites and permanent polling booth ramps?Options
ABombay High CourtBMadras High CourtCCalcutta High CourtDDelhi High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court ordered the ECI to ensure disabled-friendly websites and permanent polling booth ramps.
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Q5According to a recent report, what proportion of startups incubated at IIT Madras have a woman co-founder?Options
AOne in twoBOne in threeCOne in fourDOne in five
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One in four
Explanation
One in four startups incubated at IIT Madras has a woman co-founder.
Q6The Communist Party of India (CPI) recently advised the Tamil Nadu government not to sign a pact for which central government scheme?Options
APM-KisanBPM Awas YojanaCPM ShriDPM Ujjwala Yojana
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PM Shri
Explanation
The CPI asked the TVK (Tamil Nadu Viduthalai Kazhagam) government not to sign the PM Shri scheme pact.
Q7According to the ICSI President, what is the projected demand for company secretaries in India by the year 2047?Options
A1 lakhB1.25 lakhC1.5 lakhD2 lakh
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Correct answer
1.5 lakh
Explanation
The ICSI President stated that India will need 1.5 lakh company secretaries by 2047.
Q8An ISRO scientist's saree, representing "one of India's rocket women," was recently showcased at a museum in which country?Options
AUnited KingdomBGermanyCUnited StatesDJapan
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United States
Explanation
An ISRO scientist's saree from the Mars mission was showcased at a US museum.
Q9India recently rejected an arbitration award concerning which river water sharing treaty, calling the tribunal "illegally constituted"?Options
AGanga Water TreatyBIndus Waters TreatyCBrahmaputra Water TreatyDMahanadi Water Treaty
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Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation
India rejected the Court of Arbitration's award on the Indus Waters Treaty, stating the tribunal was 'illegally constituted'.
Q10What is the name of the humanoid robot being integrated into the crew module for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?Options
AGaganbotBVyommitraCAstro-droidDSpacebot
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Correct answer
Vyommitra
Explanation
ISRO is integrating the humanoid robot Vyommitra into the crew module for the Gaganyaan mission.
Q11Which Indian city is set to host the WAVES 2025 Summit, scheduled for February 2-9, 2025?Options
ADelhiBBengaluruCMumbaiDChennai
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Correct answer
Mumbai
Explanation
Mumbai is set to host the WAVES 2025 Summit.
Q12The Government of India partnered with which international organization to launch the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) from 2026 to 2033 to strengthen the rural economy?Options
AWorld BankBInternational Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)CAsian Development Bank (ADB)DInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Correct answer
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Explanation
The Government of India and IFAD launched a new eight-year strategy with COSOP to strengthen the rural economy.