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10 May 2026 · 7 questions
Mother's Day 2026 was celebrated worldwide on May 10. On which day of May is Mother's Day observed in most countries?
Correct Answer: B. Second Sunday of May
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year in most countries including the USA, India, Canada, and Australia — in 2026 it fell on May 10. The day honours the unconditional love, sacrifices, and support of mothers and maternal figures. The modern Mother's Day was started by Anna Jarvis in the United States in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson officially declared it a national holiday in the US in 1914.
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of which state on May 10, 2026?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. The oath-taking ceremony took place at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in the presence of political leaders, party workers, celebrities, and thousands of supporters. Vijay had founded his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in 2024 after a long film career. He is the latest in a tradition of Tamil Nadu CMs who came from the film industry.
RBI signed a cooperation agreement with which European institution?
Correct Answer: A. European Central Bank (ECB)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed a cooperation agreement with the European Central Bank (ECB) — strengthening collaboration between the two central banks on monetary policy, financial stability, and banking supervision. The ECB is the central bank for the Eurozone (countries using the Euro) and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was established in 1998 under the Treaty on the European Union.
C. Joseph Vijay's oath-taking ceremony as Tamil Nadu CM was held at which venue in Chennai?
Correct Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
C. Joseph Vijay's oath-taking ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was held at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on May 10, 2026. The ceremony was attended by political leaders, party workers, celebrities, and thousands of supporters. Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of CMs from the film industry — including M.G. Ramachandran, M. Karunanidhi, and J. Jayalalithaa. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu.
The European Central Bank (ECB), which signed a cooperation agreement with RBI, is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Frankfurt, Germany
The European Central Bank (ECB) is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was established in 1998 under the Treaty on the European Union (Maastricht Treaty). ECB is the central bank for the Eurozone — the 20 EU member states that use the Euro as their currency. It manages monetary policy, conducts foreign exchange operations, and ensures financial stability across the Eurozone. The current ECB President is Christine Lagarde.
Mother's Day in its modern form was founded by which woman in the United States in 1908?
Correct Answer: D. Anna Jarvis
Modern Mother's Day was founded by Anna Jarvis in the United States in 1908, in honour of her own mother. She held the first official Mother's Day celebration at a Methodist church in West Virginia. After years of campaigning, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed Mother's Day as a US national holiday in 1914 — to be observed on the second Sunday of May. The tradition has since spread to most countries worldwide.
C. Joseph Vijay founded which political party before becoming Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: A. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
C. Joseph Vijay founded the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) — which translates to 'Tamil Nadu Victory Party' — in 2024 after a long and successful film career. He launched the party with a platform focused on Tamil identity, social justice, and clean governance. He follows in the tradition of Tamil Nadu's actor-politicians like M.G. Ramachandran (founded AIADMK), M. Karunanidhi (DMK), and J. Jayalalithaa.