13 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

16. Who took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

A) M.K. Stalin
B) K. Palaniswami
C) Joseph Vijay
D) T.T.V. Dhinakaran

Answer:  C) Joseph Vijay
Explanation:  The actor-turned-politician and founder of  Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)  –  Joseph Vijay  – was sworn in as the 13th CM of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.

17. The Indian Air Force conducted the ‘Op Sindoor Commemorative Run’ for how many hours?

A) 48 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 88 hours
D) 100 hours

Answer:  C) 88 hours
Explanation:  The IAF’s  88-hour run  from 7 to 10 May 2026 in New Delhi was a tribute to the spirit of  Operation Sindoor .

18. Who launched two advanced AI-driven weather forecast products under the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

A) PM Narendra Modi
B) Dr. Jitendra Singh
C) Amit Shah
D) Smriti Irani

Answer:  B) Dr. Jitendra Singh
Explanation:   Dr. Jitendra Singh  unveiled two AI-powered weather tools – promising hyper-local, impact-based, decision-support weather services.

19. Legendary Australian tennis player Mal Anderson passed away at the age of:

A) 85
B) 88
C) 91
D) 94

Answer:  C) 91
Explanation:  The Australian tennis great  Mal Anderson  left us at 91 – a graceful champion remembered for his powerful game and sportsmanship.

20. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is being observed from:

A) May 10 to May 16
B) May 11 to May 17
C) May 12 to May 18
D) May 9 to May 15

Answer:  B) May 11 to May 17
Explanation:  From  11 to 17 May 2026 , it’s Mental Health Awareness Week – a gentle reminder to pause, care, and talk about mental well-being without hesitation.