Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-19
Q1What is the primary objective of the 'Talent Research Wing' that the Tamil Nadu government plans to establish?Options
ATo promote traditional Tamil arts and craftsBTo conduct research on agricultural innovationsCTo identify and support meritorious sportspersonsDTo develop new technologies for urban planning
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Correct answer
To identify and support meritorious sportspersons
Explanation
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna announced that the state government would establish a 'Talent Research Wing' specifically for meritorious sportspersons to identify and nurture their talent.
Q2Why did Tamil Nadu CM Vijay write to PM Modi recently regarding the Kharif season?Options
ATo request financial aid for flood-affected areasBTo ensure uninterrupted fertilizer supply for agricultureCTo discuss new irrigation projects in the stateDTo seek support for crop insurance schemes
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Correct answer
To ensure uninterrupted fertilizer supply for agriculture
Explanation
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wrote to PM Modi requesting him to ensure uninterrupted fertilizer supply for the upcoming Kharif season to support farmers in the state.
Q3Which of the following statements is true regarding Tamil Nadu's language policy and the PM Shri scheme, as stated by Minister Rajmohan?Options
ATamil Nadu has adopted the three-language policy and PM Shri scheme.BTamil Nadu will continue its two-language policy and is yet to decide on the PM Shri scheme.CTamil Nadu has rejected both the two-language policy and the PM Shri scheme.DTamil Nadu has adopted the PM Shri scheme but is reviewing its language policy.
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Correct answer
Tamil Nadu will continue its two-language policy and is yet to decide on the PM Shri scheme.
Explanation
TVK Minister Rajmohan stated that Tamil Nadu would remain committed to its two-language policy in schools and that the Vijay government is yet to take a call on implementing the PM Shri scheme.
Q4Who is the new Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, and what are his top priorities?Options
AG.S. Sameeran; focus on public transport and waste managementBG.S. Sameeran; focus on own-source revenue generation, flood mitigation & clearing encroachmentsCK.S. Rajagopal; focus on smart city development and sanitationDC. Uthayakumar; focus on digital infrastructure and tourism
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Correct answer
G.S. Sameeran; focus on own-source revenue generation, flood mitigation & clearing encroachments
Explanation
G.S. Sameeran is the new Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, and his top priorities include own-source revenue generation, flood mitigation, and clearing encroachments.
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Q5Which country is collaborating with India for ISRO's Venus Orbiter Mission?Options
AFranceBGermanyCSwedenDJapan
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Correct answer
Sweden
Explanation
India and Sweden are collaborating on ISRO's Venus Orbiter Mission, which is seen as a significant step in space bonding with Europe.
Q6The Cabinet recently approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in which Indian state?Options
ATamil NaduBMaharashtraCGujaratDKerala
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Correct answer
Gujarat
Explanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat.
Q7What was India's recent stance regarding the arbitration ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty?Options
AIndia accepted the ruling and agreed to implement it.BIndia sought further negotiations to modify the ruling.CIndia rejected the ruling, declaring it 'null and void', and reiterated that the treaty remains in abeyance.DIndia requested international mediation to resolve the dispute.
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Correct answer
India rejected the ruling, declaring it 'null and void', and reiterated that the treaty remains in abeyance.
Explanation
India rejected the Court of Arbitration's ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring it 'null and void', and reiterated its position that the treaty remains in abeyance.
Q8What new ruling did the Madras High Court recently make regarding the proof required for adultery in divorce cases?Options
ADirect evidence of sexual intercourse is mandatory to prove adultery.BDirect evidence of sexual intercourse is not needed to prove adultery; circumstantial evidence is sufficient.CAdultery can only be proven through DNA evidence.DAdultery is no longer a valid ground for divorce in Tamil Nadu.
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Correct answer
Direct evidence of sexual intercourse is not needed to prove adultery; circumstantial evidence is sufficient.
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ruled that direct evidence of sexual intercourse is not needed to prove adultery in divorce cases; circumstantial evidence, such as staying together in a hotel, is sufficient.
Q9What incentive is offered to central prison inmates in Tamil Nadu who complete a Vipassana camp?Options
AAn opportunity for early release based on good conductBA 15-day remission of their sentenceCAccess to advanced vocational training programsDEligibility for family visitation every week
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Correct answer
A 15-day remission of their sentence
Explanation
Central prison inmates in Tamil Nadu who successfully complete a Vipassana meditation camp are offered a 15-day remission of their sentence.
Q10Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, for which CM Vijay expressed solidarity, is observed to commemorate which event?Options
AThe formation of the Tamil Nadu stateBThe end of the Sri Lankan Civil War and the suffering of Eelam TamilsCThe birth anniversary of a prominent Tamil scholarDThe signing of a major international trade agreement by Tamil Nadu
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Correct answer
The end of the Sri Lankan Civil War and the suffering of Eelam Tamils
Explanation
Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day is observed globally by the Tamil diaspora to commemorate the lives lost and the suffering endured by Eelam Tamils during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War in May 2009.