Daily Current Affairs
21 May 2026 · 10 questions
India observes Anti-Terrorism Day every year on which date?
Correct Answer: C. May 21
India observes Anti-Terrorism Day every year on May 21 to raise awareness about the dangers of terrorism, violence, and extremism. The day serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of terror on society and the importance of promoting peace, unity, and social harmony. The date marks the death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet — taking the total strength to how many ministers?
Correct Answer: A. 32 ministers
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay expanded his government, taking the total Cabinet strength to 32 ministers. In a significant political move, CM Vijay retained the Home portfolio along with Youth Welfare. The expansion included important changes in the Finance department. Vijay leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which formed the first non-DMK/AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu since 1967. He took oath as CM on May 10, 2026.
Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 was launched at Umroi Military Station, bringing together armed forces from how many friendly nations?
Correct Answer: D. 12 nations
India launched the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya — bringing together armed forces from 12 friendly nations for a major regional defence engagement. The two-week exercise focuses on counter-terror operations, jungle warfare, and tactical coordination in challenging terrain. Umroi is located in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The exercise strengthens India's defence ties with Indo-Pacific nations.
Kerala became the first Indian state to create a Cabinet-level AI portfolio. The AI portfolio was assigned to which senior UDF leader?
Correct Answer: B. PK Kunhalikutty
Kerala became the first Indian state to create a Cabinet-level Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio — formally assigning AI as a separate administrative identity in government. The portfolio was assigned to senior UDF leader PK Kunhalikutty by the new UDF (United Democratic Front) government led by CM V.D. Satheesan. Kunhalikutty is a senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and former Cabinet Minister. The move makes Kerala a pioneer in AI governance in India.
The Centre launched the 'Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh' Mission with what total financial outlay?
Correct Answer: C. ₹167 crore
The Centre launched the 'Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh' Mission with a financial outlay of ₹167 crore. The mission was launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and aims to transform Arunachal Pradesh from a kiwi-producing state into a premium organic kiwi powerhouse with strong domestic and global market presence. Arunachal Pradesh is India's largest kiwi-producing state, accounting for over 50% of national output.
The UN lowered India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to what percentage — down from the earlier 6.6%?
Correct Answer: A. 6.4%
The United Nations (UN) slightly reduced India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% — down from the earlier estimate of around 6.6%. The downgrade comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and global uncertainty. However, India continues to be among the fastest-growing major economies in the world. The UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report is released annually by UN DESA (Department of Economic and Social Affairs).
RBI announced a major liquidity support measure with how big a USD-INR buy/sell swap auction?
Correct Answer: D. $5 billion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a $5 billion USD-INR buy/sell swap auction to inject fresh long-term liquidity into the banking system. The move comes amid pressure on the Indian Rupee due to global uncertainty and external market volatility. A USD-INR swap allows banks to exchange dollars for rupees (and vice versa) with RBI for a defined period, helping manage forex reserves and rupee liquidity. The RBI is headquartered in Mumbai.
Madhya Pradesh partnered with Google Cloud India for the Simhastha Kumbh 2028. Where will this Kumbh be held?
Correct Answer: B. Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh partnered with Google Cloud India for the Simhastha Kumbh 2028, which will be held in Ujjain. Google Cloud India will deploy AI solutions for crowd management, traffic prediction, emergency response, and pilgrim assistance. The collaboration also includes the creation of a major AI innovation centre in Indore. Simhastha Kumbh is one of the four Kumbh Melas held every 12 years — Ujjain is on the banks of the holy Shipra River.
Which Indian state leads the country in the number of central government projects?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Maharashtra leads the country in the number of central government projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The projects include highways, railways, airports, industrial corridors, energy plants, ports, and urban development initiatives. Maharashtra's leadership is driven by major projects like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, JNPT port expansion, and Navi Mumbai International Airport. Maharashtra is also India's largest state economy by GSDP.
Haryana launched the 'ShramMitra app' to replace the traditional labour chowk system. Which minister launched it?
Correct Answer: A. Anil Vij
Haryana launched the ShramMitra app — a new platform designed to connect workers and employers directly through smartphones — introduced by Labour Minister Anil Vij. The app modernises how daily wage and skilled workers find jobs, reducing dependence on traditional labour chowks (informal hiring locations). Workers can register their skills, and employers can hire them directly via the app. This is a major step in formalising daily wage labour in Haryana.