Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-22
Q1Which two political parties recently joined the Tamil Nadu Cabinet led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, marking a significant political development in the state?Options
ADravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK)BViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)CAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK)DBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM)
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Correct answer
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
Explanation
According to the articles, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) recently joined the Tamil Nadu Cabinet led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Q2What was the combined cargo throughput achieved by the Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited for the financial year 2025-26, marking a historic milestone?Options
A75 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)B90 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)C107 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)D120 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)
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Correct answer
107 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)
Explanation
The Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited reached a historic 107 MMT combined throughput for the financial year 2025-26.
Q3Which Indian space mission was honored with the prestigious 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award?Options
AMangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)BGaganyaanCChandrayaan-3DAditya-L1
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Correct answer
Chandrayaan-3
Explanation
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission received the prestigious 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award.
Q4The Tribal Welfare department plans to expand personalized digital learning to which type of schools to enhance educational outcomes for vulnerable communities?Options
AGovernment High SchoolsBAshram SchoolsCPrivate Residential SchoolsDCommunity Learning Centres
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Correct answer
Ashram Schools
Explanation
The Tribal Welfare department is set to expand personalised digital learning to all Ashram schools.
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Q5What was the dividend payment approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board to the government, as announced recently?Options
A₹1,50,000 croreB₹2,86,588 croreC₹3,00,000 croreD₹2,00,000 crore
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Correct answer
₹2,86,588 crore
Explanation
The RBI board approved a dividend payment of ₹2,86,588 crore to the government.
Q6How many TASMAC shops were recently shut across Tamil Nadu, leading to concerns among workers about their livelihoods?Options
A500B650C717D800
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Correct answer
717
Explanation
A total of 717 TASMAC shops were recently shut across Tamil Nadu.
Q7Who was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB)?Options
AK.S. SabarinadhanBArunraj K GCKu.Pa. KrishnanDC. Joseph Vijay
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Correct answer
Ku.Pa. Krishnan
Explanation
Former Minister Ku.Pa. Krishnan was appointed as the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).
Q8The Union Education Minister, Pradhan, stated that the government aims to make the upcoming NEET-UG retest on June 21st what percentage error-free?Options
A50%B75%C90%D100%
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Correct answer
100%
Explanation
Union Education Minister Pradhan announced the government's aim to make the NEET-UG retest on June 21st 100% error-free.
Q9Which important national examination does the TVK government in Tamil Nadu, according to MLA Arunraj, intend to press the Centre to ban?Options
AJEEBUPSC Civil Services ExamCNEETDCLAT
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Correct answer
NEET
Explanation
MLA Arunraj stated that the TVK government in Tamil Nadu will press the Centre to ban NEET.
Q10The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) recently held a national level review meeting concerning which two major missions/rules under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)?Options
ASwachh Bharat Abhiyan and National Clean Air ProgrammeBJal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Solid Waste Management Rules 2026CAtal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart Cities MissionDPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) and National Rural Livelihood Mission
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Correct answer
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Solid Waste Management Rules 2026
Explanation
The DDWS held a national review meeting on Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).