Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-21
Q1Who has been appointed as the new Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu in the recently formed cabinet led by CM Vijay?Options
ASengottaiyanBMarie WilsonCNirmalkumarDArunraj
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Marie Wilson
Explanation
Marie Wilson was appointed as the new Finance Minister, while Sengottaiyan received the Revenue portfolio.
Q2The 6th Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Tamil Nadu was recently inaugurated in which city?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCTirunelveliDCoimbatore
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Tirunelveli
Explanation
The 6th Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Tamil Nadu was recently opened in Tirunelveli.
Q3What historic shift has been noted in Chief Minister Vijay’s newly formed Tamil Nadu Cabinet regarding social representation?Options
AHighest representation for womenBBest representation for Scheduled CastesCInclusion of more youth ministersDIncreased representation from northern districts
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Best representation for Scheduled Castes
Explanation
Chief Minister Vijay’s Cabinet marks Tamil Nadu’s best Scheduled Caste (SC) representation till date, alongside a generational shift with many ministers below 50.
Q4Which state government recently made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in all madrasas within its jurisdiction?Options
AUttar PradeshBWest BengalCKeralaDAssam
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West Bengal
Explanation
The West Bengal government recently made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in all madrasas.
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Q5A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to abolish which practice in temples across Tamil Nadu?Options
AAnimal sacrificesBSpecial and VIP darshanCEntry restrictions for certain communitiesDCharging fees for daily pujas
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Special and VIP darshan
Explanation
A PIL was filed in the Madras High Court seeking to abolish special and VIP darshan in temples. Separately, the court also questioned the delay in closing Thirupparankundram temple for a minister's visit, highlighting issues in temple administration.
Q6India recently rejected a Court of Arbitration ruling regarding which long-standing water treaty with a neighboring country, declaring it 'null and void'?Options
AGanga Water Treaty with BangladeshBMahakali Treaty with NepalCIndus Waters Treaty with PakistanDKoshi Agreement with Nepal
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Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
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India recently rejected a Court of Arbitration ruling regarding the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, reiterating that the treaty remains in abeyance and the ruling is 'null and void'.
Q7The Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) at National, State, and District levels is being set up under which sub-scheme of ‘Mission Shakti’?Options
ASakshamBSamarthyaCSammanDSanskar
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Samarthya
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The Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) is being established under the ‘Samarthya’ sub-scheme of ‘Mission Shakti’.
Q8Farmers' groups in Tamil Nadu recently urged Chief Minister Vijay to ensure Karnataka complies with the Supreme Court judgment on the sharing of which river's waters?Options
APalarBVaigaiCGodavariDCauvery
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Cauvery
Explanation
Farmers' groups urged CM Vijay to ensure Karnataka complies with the SC judgment on Cauvery waters.
Q9ISRO's Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight program, is now considering the selection of astronauts from which additional group, expanding India's space plans?Options
AForeign nationalsBScientists from private sectorCCiviliansDRetired defense personnel
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Civilians
Explanation
ISRO is expanding its Gaganyaan program to include civilians in the astronaut selection process.
Q10A plea was filed in the Madras High Court seeking an inquiry by the Election Commission against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for what alleged electoral malpractice?Options
AMisuse of government fundsBAppealing to children for votesCPromoting communal disharmonyDDistributing illegal inducements
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Appealing to children for votes
Explanation
A plea in the Madras High Court sought an inquiry by the Election Commission against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for allegedly appealing to children for votes.