Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-24
Q1A three-day meet focusing on Tamils and classical Tamil in the world of AI is scheduled to be held in which international city?Options
ALondonBTorontoCKuala LumpurDSingapore
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Toronto
Explanation
A three-day meet on Tamils and classical Tamil in the world of AI is set to be held in Toronto.
Q2Which policy related to language education has the Tamil Nadu government reiterated its commitment to continue?Options
AOne-language policyBTwo-language policyCThree-language policyDFour-language policy
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Two-language policy
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government has stated that its two-language policy will continue.
Q3The Tamil Nadu government recently announced that a Government Order (GO) will soon be issued for the production of which welfare items?Options
AFree school uniformsBFree dhotis and sarisCFree textbooksDFree bicycles for students
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Free dhotis and saris
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government will soon issue a GO for the production of free dhotis and saris, which are distributed as welfare items during festivals.
Q4The Mekedatu dam project, which is a significant inter-state water dispute for Tamil Nadu, is primarily proposed by which state?Options
AKeralaBAndhra PradeshCKarnatakaDTelangana
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Karnataka
Explanation
The Mekedatu dam project is proposed by Karnataka on the Cauvery river, which is a contentious issue with Tamil Nadu.
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Q5The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports recently inaugurated integrated sports infrastructure facilities at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar. What does NCoE stand for in this context?Options
ANational Centre of ExcellenceBNew Coaching and Operations EstablishmentCNational Council of EducationDNetwork of Coaching Experts
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National Centre of Excellence
Explanation
NCoE stands for National Centre of Excellence, which provides high-level training and facilities for athletes.
Q6India recently rejected an arbitration ruling on which long-standing water-sharing treaty, stating that the Court of Arbitration was 'illegally constituted'?Options
AGanga Water TreatyBBrahmaputra Water AccordCIndus Waters TreatyDMahakali Treaty
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Indus Waters Treaty
Explanation
India rejected the arbitration ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, a water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, calling the Court of Arbitration 'illegally constituted'.
Q7The Right to Education (RTE) Act has recently been welcomed for its extension up to which class for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students?Options
AClass 8BClass 10CClass 12DUndergraduate level
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Class 10
Explanation
The SDMC Coordination Committee welcomed the extension of the RTE Act up to class 10 for SC/ST students.
Q8An Olympic-format speed climbing championship was recently held in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
ACoimbatoreBMaduraiCThe NilgirisDKanyakumari
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The Nilgiris
Explanation
The Olympic-format speed climbing championship was held in The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.
Q9Which Union Ministry oversees the FAME India Scheme, aimed at promoting electric vehicles in the country?Options
AMinistry of PowerBMinistry of Road Transport and HighwaysCMinistry of Heavy IndustriesDMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation
The FAME India scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Q10What initiative involving Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and renewable energy is the Chief Minister scheduled to inaugurate during women's week celebrations?Options
ASHG-run textile unitsBSHG-run solar plantsCSHG-run organic farming initiativesDSHG-run dairy farms
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SHG-run solar plants
Explanation
The Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate SHG-run solar plants during women's week celebrations, promoting both women's empowerment and renewable energy.