Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for May 07, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Cabinet Approves Two Semiconductor Manufacturing Units Worth Rs. 3,900 crore

• What happened: Cabinet Approves Two Semiconductor Manufacturing Units Worth Rs. 3,900 croreunder ISMIn May 2026, Union Cabinet chaired by the PM (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi approved two semiconductor projects under ISM 1.0 (India Semiconductor Mission), Ministry of Electronics & IT(Meity) with an investment of around Rs 3,936 crore, expected to generate 2,230 skilled jobs.
• Key points: India’s first commercial GaN(Gallium Nitride) Technology-based Mini/Micro-LED(Light Emitting Diode) display facility byCrystal Matrix Limited (CML)and semiconductor packaging unit bySuchi Semicon Private Limited (SSPL).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Crystal Matrix Limited Project:

• What happened: Crystal Matrix Limited Project:Establishment:An integrated facility for compound semiconductor fabrication and ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging) facility in Dholera, Gujarat.Capacity:Manufacture Mini/Micro-LED display modules and GaN(Gallium Nitride) foundry services with 6-inch wafer epitaxy, producing 72,000 square meters(sq m) of Mini/Micro-LED panels and 24,000 RGB(Red Green Blue) GaN wafer sets annually.Applications:Television, signage/commercial displays, smartphones, in-car displays, Extended Reality(XR) glasses, and smartwatches.Suchi Semicon Private Limited (SSPL):Establishment:Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Surat, Gujarat for manufacturing discrete semiconductors and proposed production capacity of 1033.20 million chips per annum.Applications:Power electronics, analog ICs(Integrated Circuit) and industrial systems, serving end markets such as automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 with Outlay of Rs 18,100 Cr

• What happened: Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 with Outlay of Rs 18,100 CroreIn May 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 with an outlay ofRs 18,100 crore (Cr)to help MSMEs mitigate short-term liquidity stress arising from the crisis in West Asia.Key Features:Objective:The scheme aims to provide credit guarantee coverage of: Administration:The scheme will be administered through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC).Eligible borrowers:MSMEs and non-MSMEs with existing working capital limits and scheduled passenger airlines having outstanding credit facilities, as ofMarch 31, 2026, provided their accounts are standard. CCEAApproves Major Infrastructure, Railway & Judicial Expansion Proposalson May 5, 2026In May 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA),chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi,approved several major proposals, including aRs 1,570 crore ship repair facilityat Vadinar in Gujarat,Rs 23,437 crore railway multi-tracking projects, and an increase in the sanctionedstrength of judgesin the Supreme Court of India(SCI) to 37.Key Approvals:Ship Repair facility:The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority(DPA)and Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL).
• Key details: 3 Railway Projects:The CCEA approved 3 railway projects covering 19 districts across 6 states: Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana, in the country.
• Key points: 100% for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and; 90% for non-MSMEs as well as airline sector, to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) against defaults on additional loans extended to the eligible borrowers.; The project will be developed as a brownfield facility with a 650 metre (m) jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure.; These newly proposed multi-tracking projects include: Nagda–Mathura 3rd and 4th Line (MP, Rajasthan & UP), Guntakal–Wadi 3rd and 4th Line (AP & Karnataka), and Burhwal–Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line (UP).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Expansion of SC Judge Strength :

• What happened: Expansion of SC Judge Strength :The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from33 to 37,excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Scheduled Commercial Banks

• What happened: Scheduled Commercial BanksRecordRobust Credit Growth of 15.9% in FY26:MoFIn May 2026, according to data release by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Scheduled Commercial Banks(SCBs)recorded a15.9%year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in non-food credit during Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), an increase of 497 basis points (bps) compared to 10.9% in the corresponding period of 2025.Sector WiseData:Agriculture and Allied Activities:Credit to agriculture and allied activities grew by15.7%, up from 10.4% in FY25, indicating continued strength in rural demand and improved credit flow to the farm sector.Industrial Sector:The credit deployment to the industrial sector expanded at almost double the rate to15.0%, against8.2%growth registered last year.Services Sector:The services sector, which accounts for around28%of total credit, recorded the highest growth at19%, up from 12% in the previous year. DPIITSets 60-day FDI clearance for China-linked sectors, 40 sub-sectorsIn May 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), issued a revised framework through an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), identifying40 sub-sectorswhich include rare earth magnets and Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), for expedited clearance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land border with India.
• Key details: Key Details:Classification:The 40 sub-sectors fall under6 main segments,including capital goods manufacturing, electronic capital goods and components, advanced battery components, polysilicon and wafers, rare earth processing, and rare earth permanent magnets.Reporting:The Government has clarified the reporting under the new guidelines will be administered under the Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting of Non-debt Instruments) Regulations, 2019 and the information will be accessible by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Key points: As per the updated SOP, FDI  proposals from countries like: China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan in these sub-sectors will be processedwithin 60 days.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. MoHFW Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines to Expand India’s Child Health Framework

• What happened: MoHFW Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines to Expand India’s Child Health FrameworkIn May 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW)launched the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram(RBSK) 2.0 Guidelinesunder the National Health Mission(NHM),at the 10th edition of National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, held in Chandigarh. About RBSK 2.0 Guidelines:Framework:The revised framework strengthens the 4Ds model,Defects at Birth,Diseases,Deficiencies, andDevelopmental Delays, by incorporating screening for mental health conditions, behavioural disorders, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension.Continuum:RBSK 2.0 introduces a preventive, promotive and curative continuum of care with a lifecycle-based approach ensuring continuous healthcare support from birth to adolescence.Digitalisation:It introduces digital health cards, real-time data systems, and integrated platforms to enhance tracking, monitoring, and service delivery, improving efficiency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Key points: This marks a major expansion of India’s child health screening and early intervention programme for children frombirth to 18 years.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. MoD Inks Rs.1,476 crore Deal with BEL For Mobile Electronic Systems

• What happened: MoD Inks Rs.1,476 crore Deal with BEL For Mobile Electronic SystemsInMay 2026, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed aRs 1,476 crorecontract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)for the procurement offiveGround-Based Mobile Electronic Systems(GBMES)for the Indian Army(IA). Key Details of the Contract:Procurement Category:The contract falls under theBuy Indian–IDDM(Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category with at least 72% indigenous content.Development:Designed and developed by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory(DLRL), a wing of Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO), and manufactured by BEL.Capabilities:The system providesELINT(Electronic Intelligence) andCOMINT(Communications Intelligence) functions for detecting radars and intercepting communications, supports counter-drone ‘soft kill’ operations, and is mounted on mobile platforms for deployment in active tactical zones.Impact:This system will modernise the IA units and strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of the country.
• Key points: The agreement was signed in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, MoD, at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

8. UIDAI and National Forensic Sciences University Sign 5-Year Pact on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

• What happened: UIDAI and National Forensic Sciences University Sign 5-Year Pact on Cybersecurity and Digital ForensicsIn May 2026, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) signed a5-yearMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the cybersecurity and digital forensic capabilities of India’s Aadhaar infrastructure. Key Details of MoU:Objectives:The partnership aims to strengthen cybersecurity and forensic capabilities through research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based anomaly detection, deepfake detection, blockchain, and cryptographic technologies.Focus Areas:The partnership will focus on six major areas: academic and professional development, information security and system integrity, strengthening forensic infrastructure, technical support for cybersecurity operations, research in emerging technologies, and outreach and awareness initiatives.Innovation:The collaboration will include joint research in emerging fields such as AI, blockchain, deepfake detection, and cryptographic technologies, while also promoting capacity building programmes and placement opportunities for students.
• Key points: The agreement was exchanged between Vivek Chandra Verma, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of UIDAI and Dr. S.O. Junare, Director of NFSU, Gujarat Campus, in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

9. NLC India Signs Nuclear Agreement with EDF France to Explore EPR and SMR Technologies

• What happened: NLC India Signs Nuclear Agreement with EDF France to Explore EPR and SMR TechnologiesIn April 2026, NLC India Limited(NLCIL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking(CPSU), signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement(NDA) with Électricité de France(EDF), in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), to explore potential development of nuclear power projects in India based on European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. Key Details of Agreement:Technologies:EPRis a third-generation Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) developed by Framatome and EDF with advanced safety features and higher operational efficiency.
• Key details: Target:NLC India Limited has set a target of reaching 20 GW total power capacity by 2030.Legislation:The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025 passed in December 2025 seeks to modernise laws governing India’s nuclear energy sector.
• Key points: This initiative aligns with India’s target of achieving 100 Gigawatt (GW) nuclear power capacity by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat and Net Zero goals.; SMRs are compact, factory-built nuclear reactors designed for modular deployment and flexible power generation.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

10. NITI Aayog Launches CPO Portal for Real-Time Governance and Last-Mile Delivery

• What happened: NITI Aayog Launches CPO Portal for Real-Time Governance and Last-Mile DeliveryIn May 2026,Nidhi Chhibber, interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog,launched theCentralPrabhariOfficer (CPO) Portalin New Delhi(Delhi) to strengthen real-time governance and improve last-mile service delivery under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). About CPO Portal:Officers:CPOs are senior Central Government officials responsible for providing ground-level insights, monitoring programme implementation, and strengthening coordination between Centre, State, and District administrations.Functionality:CPOs can upload real-time field observations and implementation issues through mobile devices, enabling authorities to monitor, access, and respond simultaneously.Coordination:The platform enables State Planning Secretaries to monitor inter-departmental coordination and implementation progress, while districts can take corrective actions and provide feedback in real time.Governance:The portal strengthens structured monitoring, accountability, faster administrative response, and technology-driven inclusive governance across Aspirational Districts and Blocks.
• Key points: The platform aims to bridge the gap between field-level observations and administrative action through a structured real-time reporting system.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

11. Nagaland Launches ‘100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission’ to Expand Youth Health Coverage

• What happened: Nagaland Launches ‘100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission’ to Expand Youth Health CoverageIn May 2026, the Government ofNagalandlaunched the‘100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission’ to expand health insurance coverage among students and strengthen youth healthcare access. Key Details:Student Health Drive:The mission, led by the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS) in collaboration with Nagaland’s district administrations, is the first student-centric health saturation drive in the North East region, scheduled fromMay to August 2026.Objective:The mission aims to strengthen student health security through universal registration and improved access to healthcare benefits, reaffirming the government’s commitment to universal health protection.Implementation:The initiative sets up on-campus registration and card generation camps in schools and colleges through coordination between NHPS and education department, simplifies verification and reducing barriers for enrollment.
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• Key points: This mission is an extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(AB-PMJAY)and the state’s own Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme(CMHIS).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

13. Current Affairs 7 May 2026

• What happened: Current Affairs 7 May 2026Cabinet Approves Two Semiconductor Manufacturing Units Worth Rs. 3,900 crore under ISMCabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 with Outlay of Rs 18,100 CroreCCEA Approves Major Infrastructure, Railway & Judicial Expansion Proposals on May 5, 2026Scheduled Commercial Banks Record Robust Credit Growth of 15.9% in FY26: MoFDPIIT Sets 60-day FDI clearance for China-linked sectors, 40 sub-sectorsMoHFW Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines to Expand India’s Child Health FrameworkMoD Inks Rs.1,476 crore Deal with BEL For Mobile Electronic SystemsUIDAI and National Forensic Sciences University Sign 5-Year Pact on Cybersecurity and Digital ForensicsNLC India Signs Nuclear Agreement with EDF France to Explore EPR and SMR TechnologiesNITI Aayog Launches CPO Portal for Real-Time Governance and Last-Mile DeliveryOverview of EAM S.
• Key details: Jaishankar’s First-Ever Bilateral Visit to Jamaica from 02-04 May 2026IOM’s World Migration Report 2026: India Remains Top Remittance Recipient with Over USD 137 billion in 2024Jio Payments Bank Partners with Ezeepay to Expand Banking AccessInternational Day of the Midwife 2026 – May 5World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 – May 5World Cartoonist Day 2026 – May 5Nagaland Launches ‘100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission’ to Expand Youth Health CoverageAspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website. Make sure to download the app or visit the website to continue accessing the content seamlessly.Thank you for your understanding and continued support! AffairsCloud Recommends Oliveboard Mock TestIBPS RRB Officer – Free Mock TestIBPS RRB Assistant – Free Mock TestSBI Clerk – Free Mock TestSBI PO – Free Mock TestIBPS Clerk – Free Mock TestRBI Grade B – Free Mock Test AffairsCloud Ebook – Support Us to GrowDownload Current Affairs APPWe are Hiring: Subject Matter Expert (English/Reasoning/Aptitude) – Freelancer/Full Time Govt Jobs by CategoryBank Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesGovernment Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesRailway Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesSSC Recruitment 2026- Various VacanciesSarkari Result 2026 Bank Jobs NotificationNIACL AO Recruitment 2024 – 170 Vacancies | Check Eligibility & Vacancy NowIOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 550 Posts | Apply NowUnion Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 500 Posts | Apply NowIBPS SO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check NowIBPS PO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check Now.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

14. Overview of EAM S. Jaishankar’s First-Ever Bilateral Visit to Jamaica from 02-04 May 2026

• What happened: Overview of EAM S. Jaishankar’s First-Ever Bilateral Visit to Jamaica from 02-04 May 2026Union MinisterDr.
• Key details: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar,Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) undertook a 2-day visit toJamaicafromMay 2–4, 2026, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) to the Caribbean nation. About the visit to Jamaica:Meetings:Union MinisterDr. Jaishankar,MEA, held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister (PM) of JamaicaAndrew Michael HolnessandKamina ElizabethJohnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, digitalisation, tourism, sports, infrastructure, education, capacity building and multilateral affairs.MoUsSigned:India and Jamaica signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) coveringhealth cooperation,solarisation of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Buildingandbroadcasting,while also reviewing existing agreements in digital transformation, culture, sports and digital payments.
• Key points: The visit strengthened India–Jamaica ties, expanded Caribbean cooperation, and reinforced India’s commitment to South-South partnership and diaspora engagement.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

15. IOM’s World Migration Report 2026: India Remains Top Remittance Recipient with Over USD 137 billion in 2024

• What happened: IOM’s World Migration Report 2026: India Remains Top Remittance Recipient with Over USD 137 billion in 2024In May 2026, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the leading United Nation(UN)-related agency for migration, released its latest report titled“World Migration Report 2026”, 13th edition of the World Migration Report series, during the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) week in New York, the United States of America (USA). Key Findings:Top 5 Remittance Recipients:After India,Mexicois the2ndhighestrecipient of remittance in the world and received USD 67.6 billion as remittance in 2024.
• Key details: Remittance Sources:The report revealed that high-income countries (HICs) like: the United States of America(USA)continued to be the top remittance-sending country in the world, with a total outflow breaching the USD 100 billion mark in 2024.
• Key points: As per the report,Indiareceivedover USD 137 billionin remittance in 2024, thereby retaining its position as theworld’s top remittance recipientcountry since 2010, and the only country to surpass the USD 100 billion mark.; The Philippines (USD 40.3 billion ), France (USD 38.8 billion), and Pakistan (USD 34.9 billion) were among the world’s top 5 remittance recipient countries.; The USA was followed by Saudi Arabia (over USD 46 billion), Switzerland (around USD 40 billion), and Germany (around USD 24 billion).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

16. Jio Payments Bank Partners with Ezeepay

• What happened: Jio Payments Bank Partners with Ezeepayto Expand Banking AccessIn May 2026,Jio Payments BankLimited(JBPL), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited(JSFL), announced a partnership with fintech platformEzeepayas Business Correspondent(BC)to strengthen last-mile digital banking services across rural and semi-urban India.Key Details of Partnership:Objective:The partnership aims to expand access to basic banking services through local merchant outlets.Banking Services: Under the partnership, Ezeepay’s BC merchants will provide cash withdrawal and deposit services through the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS), along with Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based cash withdrawal services in accordance with Reserve Bank of India(RBI) guidelines.Digital Reach:The collaboration is expected to expand access to digital financial services through Ezeepay’s existing merchant network.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

17. International Day of the Midwife 2026 – May 5

• What happened: International Day of the Midwife 2026 – May 5TheInternational Day of the Midwife(IDM) is observed annually across the world on5 Mayto recognise the role of midwives in maternal and newborn healthcare and raise awareness about the global shortage of midwives. Background:Establishment:The IDM was proposed at the1987ICM conference in the Netherlands.First Observance:The inaugural IDM was observed on5 May1991.
• Key points: The IDM celebration was led by the International Confederation of Midwives(ICM).; 2026 Theme:“One Million More Midwives”.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

18. World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 – May 5

• What happened: World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 – May 5World Hand Hygiene Day(WHHD)is observed annually by the World Health Organization(WHO)to promote awareness on proper hand hygiene practices and their role in preventing infectious diseases. Background:Campaign Alignment:WHHD aligns with the “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” campaign, which promotes evidence-based hand hygiene practices worldwide to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).Origin:The campaign began under the WHO’sFirst Global Patient Safety Challenge: Clean Care is Safer Care in 2009.
• Key details: Evolution :Over time, the initiative has evolved into the WHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Hub & Task Force, leading and coordinating global efforts to strengthen infection prevention practices.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Action saves lives– Safer care starts with clean hands”; The 2026 observance marks its18thanniversary, highlighting nearly two decades of progress in improving hand hygiene in healthcare.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

19. World Cartoonist Day 2026 – May 5

• What happened: World Cartoonist Day 2026 – May 5World Cartoonist Day, also known as National Cartoonists Day, is observed annually across the globe onMay 5to honour cartoonists and their creative contributions in shaping society through art, humour, entertainment, and social commentary.Background:Origin:National Cartoonists Day commemorates the debut of Richard Felton Outcault’sHogan’s Alleyin theNew York Worldnewspaper on 5 May 1895, which introducedThe Yellow Kid, regarded as the first commercially successful full-colour cartoon character and a milestone in modern comic art.Formation:National Cartoonists Society (NCS) was established in 1946 in Winter Park, Florida, United States of America (USA) by cartoonists such as Gus Edson and Clarence D. Russell, with origins linked to entertaining soldiers and patients during World War II (1939–1945).Initiation:National Cartoonists Day was officially initiated in 1999 by co-chairpersons Polly Keener and Ken Alvine inspired by Richard Outcault’s pioneering cartoon work.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

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Q1. Which of the following is related to: Cabinet Approves Two Semiconductor Manufacturing Units Worth Rs. 3,900 crore?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: Crystal Matrix Limited Project:?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 with Outlay of Rs 18,100 Cr?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: Expansion of SC Judge Strength 😕

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Scheduled Commercial Banks?

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