Daily Current Affairs - 2026-05-30
Q1In Tamil Nadu, the Mettur Dam is traditionally opened on which date for Kuruvai (short-term paddy) cultivation?Options
AMay 15BJune 1CJune 12DJuly 1
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June 12
Explanation
The article states that Mettur Dam may not be opened on June 12, indicating this is the traditional date for opening the dam for Kuruvai irrigation.
Q2Which river's water supply is a primary source for Chennai's reservoirs, with its inflow expected to increase according to recent reports?Options
ACauveryBKrishnaCGodavariDVaigai
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Krishna
Explanation
The article explicitly mentions that Krishna water inflow is likely to pick up, which is crucial for Chennai's reservoirs.
Q3Farmers in the tail-end areas of which irrigation project in Tamil Nadu recently expressed concerns about the Central Water Commission's Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) project?Options
ACauvery Delta ProjectBMettur Canal ProjectCParambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP)DVaigai Dam Project
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Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP)
Explanation
The article states that 'PAP tail-end farmers' raised doubts about the Central Water Commission's CADWM project.
Q4Which High Court recently ruled that undertrial prisoners are entitled to be treated at private hospitals of their choice?Options
AKerala High CourtBBombay High CourtCMadras High CourtDDelhi High Court
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Madras High Court
Explanation
The Madras High Court made the ruling regarding the rights of undertrial prisoners to choose private hospitals for treatment.
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Q5The "Singappen" scheme, a welfare initiative for women, is being rolled out in which Indian state?Options
AKarnatakaBKeralaCTamil NaduDAndhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
Explanation
Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan, a Tamil Nadu Minister, stated that the rollout of the 'Singappen' scheme would gather pace, confirming it as a Tamil Nadu welfare initiative.
Q6The Tamil Nadu government recently announced its intention to release a 'White Paper' concerning which aspect of the state's administration?Options
AAgricultural policyBIndustrial developmentCState's financesDHigher education reforms
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State's finances
Explanation
A Minister announced that a 'White Paper on State’s finances' would be released in two weeks, referring to Tamil Nadu's financial position.
Q7What significant milestone was recently achieved by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission concerning ABHA accounts?Options
A50 crore accountsB75 crore accountsC90 crore accountsD100 crore accounts
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90 crore accounts
Explanation
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) recently crossed the landmark milestone of 90 Crore ABHA accounts.
Q8The Government recently exempted Customs duty on the imports of which agricultural commodity from June 1 to October 31, 2026, to balance the interests of farmers and the textile industry?Options
AWheatBRiceCCottonDSugar
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Cotton
Explanation
The government temporarily exempted Customs duty on cotton imports to balance the interests of farmers and the textile industry.
Q9Which state government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Government to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme?Options
AUttar PradeshBWest BengalCRajasthanDOdisha
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West Bengal
Explanation
West Bengal signed an MoU with the Centre to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme.
Q10What is the name of the operation that the Indian Army Chief, Upendra Dwivedi, recently mentioned is either ongoing or ready as '2.0'?Options
AOperation VijayBOperation CactusCOperation SindoorDOperation Meghdoot
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Operation Sindoor
Explanation
Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi referred to 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' and stated 'Operation Sindoor still on' in separate reports.
Q11Which state government recently announced its plan to mandate creches in firms employing over 50 employees?Options
AKarnatakaBTamil NaduCKeralaDMaharashtra
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Kerala
Explanation
Kerala's Minister Bindhu Krishna announced that the Kerala government plans to mandate creches in firms with over 50 employees.
Q12Which two major space agencies are jointly giving a big push to the India-U.S. space partnership?Options
AISRO and ESABNASA and RoscosmosCISRO and NASADJAXA and ISRO
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ISRO and NASA
Explanation
The article explicitly mentions 'NASA, ISRO Big Push' in the context of the India-U.S. space partnership.