9 May 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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International
World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day — 8 May 2026
2026 theme: ‘United in Humanity’. Observed on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant (8 May 1828) — founder of ICRC and first Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1901). ICRC founded in 1863, Geneva, inspired by the 1859 Battle of Solferino. First Red Cross Day: 8 May 1948; renamed to include Red Crescent in 1984.
Governance
CBFC — Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed Chairperson
Shashi Shekhar Vempati (former CEO, Prasar Bharati; Padma Shri 2026) appointed Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for 3 years; succeeds Prasoon Joshi. CBFC established 1951 under Cinematograph Act, 1952; HQ Mumbai; under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Vempati previously led Doordarshan, AIR, Rajya Sabha TV, and BARC.
International
India–Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam President To Lam visited India 5–7 May 2026. Bilateral ties upgraded to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Trade target: USD 25 billion by 2030. 13 MoUs signed (digital tech, health, culture, education, tourism). 27 cooperation agreements at India-Vietnam Business Forum, Mumbai. Focus areas: defence, maritime, renewable energy.
Defence
DRDO’s TARA — India’s First Indigenous Glide Weapon
TARA = Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation. India’s first indigenous glide weapon system — converts unguided bombs (250 kg, 450 kg, 500 kg) into precision-guided weapons. Guidance: INS, GPS, and electro-optical. Developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad. Maiden flight-trial off Odisha coast; part of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
Business & Economy
Kotak Mahindra Bank — RBI Approval for Stake Acquisition
RBI approved Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) to acquire up to 9.99% stake each in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank. Governed by Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Banking (Acquisition and Holding of Shares) Directions, 2025. KMBL will become one of the largest institutional shareholders of Federal Bank upon completion.
Governance
NCRB ‘Crime in India 2024’ — Key Statistics
India’s overall crime rate: 418.9 in 2024 (down from 448.3 in 2023). Delhi — highest cognisable offences among 19 metro cities: 2,75,402 cases (also lowest charge-sheeting rate). Total cognisable offences: 35.44 lakh cases. Suicides (ADSI 2024): 1,70,746 cases. Bengaluru suicide rate: ~20 per lakh population.
Education
NITI Aayog Report — India’s School Education System
India has the world’s largest school education system: 14.71 lakh schools, 24 crore+ students across 36 states/UTs. ~8,000 ghost schools (zero enrolment); highest in West Bengal (3,812) and Telangana (2,245). Concerns: Higher secondary GER 38.4%, secondary dropout rate 11.5%. Report covers 2014–25; released by Suman K. Bery and Nidhi Chhibber.
Technology
Pixxel — NRO Contract & Firefly Constellation
Pixxel (Indian space-tech startup) secured contract from National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), USA under CSO programme. Constellation: Firefly — 6 hyperspectral satellites (launched 2025). Technology: Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) — advanced spectral analysis for defence, environment, agriculture, and intelligence. Executed by Pixxel Federal; VP: Allyson Jenkins.
Monetary Policy
New Base Year for GSVA/GSDP — 2022–23
NSO / MoS&PI notified uniform guidelines for Gross State Value Added (GSVA) with new base year 2022–23 for National Accounts. Previous base year: 2011–12 (used by 34 states/UTs). Exceptions: Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu. Ensures standardised framework and improved comparability of GSDP performance across states.
Defence
BRO — 66th Raising Day (7 May 2026)
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established 7 May 1960; 66th Raising Day in 2026. Mission: strategic road and bridge infrastructure in northern and northeastern India border areas. Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) approved 14 March 1960 by Union Cabinet; reconstituted in 1985 under Defence Minister. Key to India’s border security infrastructure.
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Who founded the ICRC, and what is the 2026 World Red Cross Day theme?
Henry Dunant — ‘United in Humanity’
ICRC founded 1863, Geneva; first Nobel Peace Prize winner (1901)
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Who was appointed CBFC Chairperson, and who did he succeed?
Shashi Shekhar Vempati — succeeds Prasoon Joshi
CBFC established 1951 under Cinematograph Act, 1952; HQ Mumbai
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What is the bilateral trade target and partnership status for India-Vietnam after May 2026?
Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — USD 25 billion by 2030
President To Lam’s visit: May 5–7, 2026; 13 MoUs signed
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What does TARA stand for, and who developed it?
Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation — DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad
India’s first indigenous glide weapon; converts unguided bombs to precision-guided
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Which city had the highest cognisable offences in 2024, and what was India’s crime rate?
Delhi (2,75,402 cases) — India’s crime rate: 418.9 in 2024
Down from 448.3 in 2023; NCRB ‘Crime in India 2024’ report
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What is Pixxel’s satellite constellation name and what technology does it use?
Firefly — Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI)
6 satellites launched 2025; NRO (USA) contract under CSO programme
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What is the new base year for GSVA/GSDP notified by MoS&PI, and what was the previous base year?
New: 2022–23 | Previous: 2011–12
34 states/UTs previously on 2011–12; NSO/MoS&PI notification, May 2026
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When was the BRO established, and which Raising Day was celebrated on 7 May 2026?
Established 7 May 1960 — 66th Raising Day in 2026
BRDB approved 14 March 1960; reconstituted 1985 under Defence Minister
Think & Discuss
India’s Indigenous Defence Revolution: Is Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence a Strategic Necessity or a Costly Ambition?
Context from today’s quiz: DRDO and IAF successfully flight-tested TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) — India’s first indigenous glide weapon system that converts unguided conventional bombs into precision-guided munitions. This milestone follows a pattern of Atmanirbhar Bharat defence initiatives. Simultaneously, India’s space startup Pixxel secured a contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), marking a leap in India’s dual-use hyperspectral satellite capabilities. These two developments — one from state-led DRDO, one from a private startup — reflect a dual-track approach to strategic technology development.
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India’s defence indigenisation drive has produced notable breakthroughs — from LCA Tejas to TARA — but critics argue the pace remains slow, the quality gap with global leaders persists, and the cost of indigenous R&D often exceeds procurement from proven foreign suppliers. Meanwhile, private startups like Pixxel are demonstrating that India’s commercial space sector can compete at the highest global levels.
Should India accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence by channelling more resources into DRDO and state-led R&D — or should it pivot to a private-sector-led model (like the USA’s defence-industrial complex) to reduce timelines and improve cost-efficiency?
Should India accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence by channelling more resources into DRDO and state-led R&D — or should it pivot to a private-sector-led model (like the USA’s defence-industrial complex) to reduce timelines and improve cost-efficiency?
- Pixxel’s NRO contract was won in the private sector, while TARA was developed by a state agency (DRDO). Does this suggest India’s private sector is now capable of leading strategic technology development — and what regulatory or procurement reforms are needed to enable this shift?
- NITI Aayog’s report reveals India has 8,000 ghost schools and a secondary dropout rate of 11.5%. Given India’s ambitions in high-tech defence and space, is there a contradiction in underinvesting in foundational education while spending on cutting-edge weaponry — and how should policymakers balance the two?
- India elevated ties with Vietnam to an Enhanced CSP — a country that also faces Chinese territorial pressure. Does India’s growing defence-technology ecosystem (TARA, Pixxel) make it a more credible strategic partner for Indo-Pacific nations, and how should India leverage its tech capacity in its regional security diplomacy?
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