Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 11 May 2026 Important Current Affairs
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Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 11 May 2026 Important Current Affairs
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On which date will Lieutenant General N. S. Raja Subramani take charge as the new CDS of India?
Explanation
Lieutenant General N. S. Raja Subramani will succeed General Anil Chauhan on 30 May 2026.
Key Points
- > He is going to be the 3rd CDS of India
- > He was previously the Vice Chief of Army Staff
- > He is replacing General Anil Chauhan
Additional Information
- The post of CDS was created in 2019.
- This post was created on the recommendation of the Kargil Review Committee.
- The CDS is a four-star General.
| CDS | Term Commencement |
|---|---|
| General Bipin Rawat | 2020 |
| General Anil Chauhan | 2022 |
| General Raja Subramani | 2026 |
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as which Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Explanation
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal on 9 May 2026.
Key Points
- > He is the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal
- > BJP won 207 seats
- > He was sworn in by R. N. Ravi
Additional Information
- The first Chief Minister of West Bengal was Prafulla Chandra Ghosh.
- The total number of assembly seats is 294.
- 148 seats are required for a majority in the assembly.
| Chief Minister | Party | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Jyoti Basu | CPI(M) | 1977-2000 |
| Mamata Banerjee | Trinamool Congress | 2011-2026 |
| Suvendu Adhikari | BJP | 2026-Present |
According to the NITI Aayog report, how many crore students are there in India?
Explanation
According to the NITI Aayog report, there are 24.69 crore students in India, which is the world's largest school education system.
Key Points
- > There are a total of 14.71 lakh schools in India
- > This is NITI Aayog's Temporal Analysis Report
- > There has been a significant increase in the number of smart classrooms
Additional Information
- The current Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog is Suman Bery.
- Its full form is National Institution for Transforming India.
- It is a non-constitutional and extra-constitutional body.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Establishment | 1 January 2015 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Chairperson | Narendra Modi |
Which state has secured the top position in house construction under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban 2.0)?
Explanation
Odisha has been considered the best state in India in terms of house construction in PM Awas Yojana 2.0.
Key Points
- > The second phase of the project started in 2024
- > Odisha has completed geo-tagging rapidly
- > The Chief Minister of the state is Mohan Charan Majhi
Additional Information
- PM Awas Yojana is effective in both rural and urban areas.
- Its goal is to ensure permanent houses for all.
- The Governor of Odisha is Raghubar Das.
| Scheme | Launch Year |
|---|---|
| PMAY (Urban) | 2015 |
| PMAY (Gramin) | 2016 |
| PMAY (Urban 2.0) | 2024 |
Where is the headquarters of UNCTAD located?
Explanation
The headquarters of UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Key Points
- > Year of establishment 1964
- > Current Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan
- > It monitors the trade of developing countries
Additional Information
- The headquarters of WHO and WTO are also located in Geneva.
- UNCTAD publishes the 'World Investment Report' every year.
- It is a permanent body of the United Nations General Assembly.
| Organization | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| UNCTAD | Geneva |
| UNESCO | Paris |
| UNICEF | New York |
Through which technology has SEBI formed a Cyber Security Task Force?
Explanation
SEBI has created a task force named 'Cyber Security AI' to tackle AI-based cyber threats.
Key Points
- > SEBI's headquarters is located in Mumbai
- > Current Chairman is Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- > It is the regulatory body for the stock market
Additional Information
- Although SEBI was formed in 1988, it received statutory status in 1992.
- India's first woman SEBI chief was Madhabi Puri Buch.
- The main responsibility of regulating India's capital market lies with SEBI.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| SEBI Act | 1992 |
| Current Chairman | Tuhin Kanta Pandey |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
Under which initiative is INS Sagar Dhwani visiting Vietnam?
Explanation
INS Sagar Dhwani is visiting Vietnam as part of the fifth edition of the 'Sagar Maitri' initiative.
Key Points
- > It is a marine research vessel
- > Sagar Maitri is a joint project of DRDO and the Navy
- > It has anchored at Cam Ranh Port in Vietnam
Additional Information
- INS Sagar Dhwani was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders (GRSE).
- It collects oceanographic and acoustic data.
- Sagar Maitri improves relations with Indian Ocean countries.
| Ship | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| INS Sagar Dhwani | GRSE, Kolkata |
| INS Vikrant | Cochin Shipyard |
| INS Kolkata | Mazagon Dock |
When was the 67th Raising Day of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated?
Explanation
BRO celebrated its 67th Foundation Day or Raising Day on 7 May 2026.
Key Points
- > Theme for 2026: 'BRO Creates, Connects, and Cares'
- > It works under the Ministry of Defence
- > The main ceremony was held in Arunachal Pradesh
Additional Information
- BRO was established on 7 May 1960.
- It was formed during the Nehru government for the development of border areas.
- The current Director General is Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan.
| Milestone | Location |
|---|---|
| Atal Tunnel | Himachal Pradesh |
| Sela Tunnel | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Umling La Pass | Ladakh |
In which year and where was India's first Lok Adalat organized?
Explanation
India's first Lok Adalat was organized on 14 March 1982 in Junagadh, Gujarat.
Key Points
- > NALSA conducts National Lok Adalats
- > It is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism
- > The second Lok Adalat of the year was held on 10 May 2026
Additional Information
- Lok Adalat is called the 'People's Court'.
- It received legal recognition under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
- No appeal can be made to any higher court against the verdict of a Lok Adalat.
| Organization | Act |
|---|---|
| NALSA | 1987 Act |
| Article | 39A |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
On which date will Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan take charge as the new Chief of Naval Staff?
Explanation
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will take charge on 31 May 2026, following the retirement of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
Key Points
- > He is currently the head of the Western Naval Command
- > The highest rank in the Navy is Admiral
- > Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December
Additional Information
- The Indian Navy has three commands: Mumbai (West), Kochi (South), Visakhapatnam (East).
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is called the Father of the Indian Navy.
- The motto of the Navy is 'Sham No Varunah'.
| Department | Key Chiefs (2026) |
|---|---|
| Navy | Krishna Swaminathan |
| Army | Upendra Dwivedi |
| CDS | Raja Subramani |
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