Current Affairs 11 May 2026
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Latest Current Affairs 11 May 2026 – Daily GK Update with Quiz & FAQs
1. Government Formation in Assam
- Governor invited CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma to form the government.
- Swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
- राज्यपाल ने मुख्यमंत्री मनोनीत हिमंत बिस्वा सरमा को सरकार बनाने के लिए आमंत्रित किया।
- शपथ ग्रहण समारोह 12 मई 2026 को होगा।
Assam Government Formation 2026 | असम सरकार गठन 2026
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Chief Minister-designate | Himanta Biswa Sarma | हिमंत बिस्वा सरमा |
Governor of Assam | Lakshman Prasad Acharya | लक्ष्मण प्रसाद आचार्य |
Current Role of G.C. Kataria | Governor of Punjab | गुलाब चंद कटारिया पंजाब के राज्यपाल |
Swearing-in Date | May 12, 2026 | 12 मई 2026 |
Election Results | NDA won 102 out of 126 seats | एनडीए ने 126 में से 102 सीटें जीतीं |
Venue | Guwahati, Assam | गुवाहाटी, असम |
Exam Point
- Assam Assembly Seats: 126
- Current Capital: Dispur
- National Park Famous in Assam: Kaziranga National Park
2. 100% FDI in Insurance Sector
- The Central Government notified 100% FDI in the insurance sector through the automatic route.
- Objective: Increase insurance penetration and capital inflow.
- केंद्र सरकार ने बीमा क्षेत्र में 100% एफडीआई को अधिसूचित किया।
FDI in Insurance Sector: Key Facts | बीमा क्षेत्र में एफडीआई
Category | Description | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Current FDI Limit | 100% (Increased from 74% for intermediaries and 49% for insurance companies previously). | 100% (पहले मध्यस्थों के लिए 74% और बीमा कंपनियों के लिए 49% था)। |
Entry Route | Automatic Route (No prior RBI/Government approval needed). | स्वचालित मार्ग (RBI या सरकार की पूर्व स्वीकृति की आवश्यकता नहीं है)। |
Regulatory Body | IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India). | भारतीय बीमा विनियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण (भारतीय बीमा विनियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण)। |
Governing Law | Insurance Act, 1938 and Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act. | बीमा अधिनियम, 1938 और बीमा कानून (संशोधन) अधिनियम। |
Objective | Increase insurance penetration | बीमा पहुंच बढ़ाना |
Key Condition | Foreign ownership must comply with "Indian Owned and Controlled" norms where applicable. | विदेशी स्वामित्व को जहां लागू हो "भारतीय स्वामित्व और नियंत्रित" मानदंडों का पालन करना होगा। |
Exam Point
- IRDAI Headquarters: Hyderabad
- IRDAI Established: 1999
3. Jan Suraksha Schemes Complete 11 Years
- PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY completed 11 years on May 9.
- These schemes provide social security coverage to millions.
Jan Suraksha Schemes Comparison Chart
Feature | PMJJBY | PMSBY | APY |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Name | Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana | Atal Pension Yojana |
Nature | Life Insurance | Accidental Insurance | Pension Scheme |
Age Eligibility | 18–50 Years | 18–70 Years | 18–40 Years |
Benefit | ₹2 Lakh | ₹2 Lakh | ₹1,000–₹5,000 Pension |
Premium | ₹436 | ₹20 | Varies |
Administered By | LIC | Public Sector General Insurance Companies | PFRDA |
Exam Point
- APY launched in 2015
- PFRDA regulates pension schemes in India
4. Cabinet Decision on Vande Mataram
- Union Cabinet approved a proposal to make insulting or obstructing the singing of “Vande Mataram” punishable.
Vande Mataram: Legal & Historical Facts
Feature (विशेषता) | Details (विवरण) | Translation |
Legal Status | Approved for inclusion in the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. | राष्ट्रीय गौरव अपमान निवारण अधिनियम, 1971 में शामिल करने के लिए स्वीकृत। |
Penalty | Up to 3 years imprisonment, a fine, or both for insult/obstruction. | अपमान या बाधा डालने पर 3 साल तक की जेल, जुर्माना, या दोनों। |
Official Title | National Song of India (adopted Jan 24, 1950). | भारत का राष्ट्रीय गीत (24 जनवरी, 1950 को अपनाया गया)। |
Composer | Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s. | 1870 के दशक में बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय द्वारा रचित। |
Original Source | Part of the Bengali novel Anandamath (1882). | बंगाली उपन्यास आनंदमठ (1882) का हिस्सा। |
Historical Debut | First sung at a political context by Rabindranath Tagore (1896 INC session). | पहली बार रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर द्वारा गाया गया (1896 कांग्रेस सत्र)। |
Stanza Usage | Generally, only the first two stanzas are recognized as the National Song. | आम तौर पर, केवल पहले दो छंदों को राष्ट्रीय गीत के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त है। |
Current Advisory | MHA (2026) suggests playing the full 6 stanzas at official events. | गृह मंत्रालय (2026) आधिकारिक कार्यक्रमों में सभी 6 छंदों को बजाने का सुझाव देता है। |
Exam Point
- National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana
- National Song: Vande Mataram
5. NITI Aayog’s School Education Roadmap
- NITI Aayog released the report “School Education System in India”.
NITI Aayog School Education Report 2026
Feature | Statistic | सांख्यिकी |
|---|---|---|
System Scale | 14.71 lakh schools | 14.71 लाख स्कूल |
Student Enrollment | 24.69 crore students | 24.69 करोड़ |
Teachers | 1.01 crore+ | 1.01 करोड़+ |
Elementary GER | ~91% | लगभग 91% |
Secondary Dropout | 11.5% | 11.5% |
Electricity Access | 91.9% | 91.9% |
Internet Access | 63.5% | 63.5% |
Small Schools | >33% schools have <50 students | 33% से अधिक स्कूलों में 50 से कम छात्र हैं |
Govt Schools | Govt schools: 68.1% of total schools | सरकारी स्कूल: कुल स्कूलों का 68.1% |
Exam Point
- NITI Aayog formed: 2015
- Replaced Planning Commission
6. Swearing-in of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
- Thalapathy Vijay took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Political Status (May 2026)
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Current Chief Minister | C. Joseph Vijay | सी. जोसेफ विजय |
Political Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) | टीवीके |
Seats Won | 108 | 108 |
Alliance Support | INC, CPI, CPI(M), IUML | सहयोगी दल |
Total Assembly Seats | 234 | 234 |
Predecessor | M. K. Stalin (DMK) | एम.के. स्टालिन |
Governor | Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar | आर.एन. रवि |
Exam Point
- Capital of Tamil Nadu: Chennai
- Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam
7. New Chief of Defence Staff Appointment
- Lt Gen (Retd.) NS Raja Subramani appointed as new CDS.
CDS Key Facts
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Current CDS | Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani | एन.एस. राजा सुब्रमणि |
Predecessor | General Anil Chauhan | जनरल अनिल चौहान |
Rank | Four-star General | फोर स्टार जनरल |
Department | Department of Military Affairs | सैन्य मामलों का विभाग |
Main Role | Principal Military Advisor to Raksha Mantri | रक्षा मंत्री के प्रधान सैन्य सलाहकार |
Objective | Tri-service integration | तीनों सेनाओं का एकीकरण |
Retirement Age | 65 Years | 65 वर्ष |
Exam Point
- First CDS of India: General Bipin Rawat
- DMA established in 2019
Current Affairs MCQ Quiz
Q1. Who was invited to form the government in Assam?
A. Sarbananda Sonowal
B. Himanta Biswa Sarma
C. Gaurav Gogoi
D. Badruddin Ajmal
✅ Answer: B. Himanta Biswa Sarma
Q2. Which body regulates the insurance sector in India?
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. IRDAI
D. SEBI
✅ Answer: C. IRDAI
Q3. Which scheme provides pension benefits?
A. PMSBY
B. PMJJBY
C. APY
D. PM-KISAN
✅ Answer: C. APY
Q4. Who composed “Vande Mataram”?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
C. Subramania Bharati
D. Sarojini Naidu
✅ Answer: B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Q5. Which institution released the School Education System report?
A. NCERT
B. UGC
C. NITI Aayog
D. AICTE
✅ Answer: C. NITI Aayog