10 May 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Health
World Thalassaemia Day — 8 May 2026
Observed annually on 8 May. 2026 theme: ‘Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen’. Founded in 1994 by Panos Englezos, President & Founder of TIF (Thalassaemia International Federation), in memory of his son George. Thalassaemia is an inherited (autosomal recessive) blood disorder causing low haemoglobin and chronic anaemia. Global burden: ~280 million affected; ~4,39,000 have severe forms. Not founded by WHO, UNICEF, or the UN.
International
India–Vietnam — Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam President To Lam visited India May 5–7, 2026. Talks held at Hyderabad House, New Delhi; also met President Droupadi Murmu. 13 MoUs signed (digital tech, culture, health, education, tourism). At India-Vietnam Business Forum (Mumbai/NSE): 27 cooperation agreements exchanged. Bilateral ties elevated to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Trade target: USD 25 billion by 2030. To Lam also visited NSE (National Stock Exchange), Mumbai.
Governance
NCRB — Crime in India 2024
NCRB (est. 1986 under MHA) released ‘Crime in India 2024’ in May 2026. Total cognisable crimes: 58.86 lakh (down 6% from 62.41 lakh in 2023). Crime rate: 418.9 per lakh population. Among 19 metro cities, Delhi topped with 2,75,402 cognisable cases. IPC/BNS cases: 35.44 lakh; SLL cases: 23.41 lakh. ADSI 2024: 1,70,746 suicides. Bengaluru recorded 2,403 suicides (rate ~20/lakh).
Economy
Jan Suraksha Schemes — 11th Anniversary (9 May 2026)
Launched 9 May 2015 in Kolkata by PM Modi. Three schemes: PMJJBY (life insurance; administered by LIC; 27.43 cr enrolments), PMSBY (accident insurance ₹2 lakh; via PSGICs; 58.09 cr enrolments), APY (Atal Pension Yojana; managed by PFRDA under NPS; 9.04 cr enrolments). APY targets unorganised sector workers. PFRDA established under PFRDA Act, 2013 under Ministry of Finance.
Business & Economy
IALFS 2.0 — India’s Civil Aviation Ambition
Inaugurated at GIFT City (India’s first IFSC), Gandhinagar, Gujarat by Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel. Organised by MoCA + IFSCA + FICCI. India to become world’s 3rd-largest civil aviation market by 2035 with ~2,250 aircraft. KPMG–MoCA–FICCI report: ‘Advancing the aircraft leasing ecosystem in India’. MoUs signed among IFSCA, FICCI, Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Star Air, Bank of India. Seaplane ops to begin in Lakshadweep. Presided by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.
Defence
ICGS Achal — Adamya-class FPV Commissioned
Commissioned 9 May 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). 5th in a series of 8 fast patrol vessels; Adamya-class FPV. Length: 51 metres; >50% indigenous components (Aatmanirbhar Bharat). Top speed: 27 knots; endurance: 1500 nautical miles. Armament: 30 mm CRN-91 gun + two 12.7 mm Stabilised RCGs. Stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat (Coast Guard Region North-West). ‘Achal’ = ‘firm/immovable’ in Sanskrit. Crew: 5 officers + 34 personnel.
Defence
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani — India’s 3rd CDS
Appointed 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, DMA (Department of Military Affairs) on 9 May 2026. Previously: Military Adviser, NSCS (since 1 Sep 2025). Commissioned into Garhwal Rifles (December 1985). Assumes charge 31 May 2026, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. Also: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed 27th Chief of Naval Staff from 31 May 2026. India’s first CDS: Gen Bipin Rawat (December 2019).
Science
Kuljeet Kaur Marhas — First Indian Woman, Meteoritical Society Fellow
On 9 May 2026, Kuljeet Kaur Marhas became the first Indian woman elected Fellow of The Meteoritical Society. The Meteoritical Society (est. 1933, HQ: USA) is dedicated to the study of meteorites, planetary science, and solar system origin. Its Fellowship recognises outstanding contributions to meteoritics — among the highest international honours in planetary science. A landmark for Indian women in space and planetary science.
Digital Governance
National Accounts Base Year Updated to 2022-23
NSO under MoS&PI notified uniform guidelines for GSVA with 2022-23 as new base year (replacing 2011-12). Aim: accurately reflect India’s current economic structure with modern data sources and international standards. As of notification, 34 states/UTs still compile GSDP using the old 2011-12 base year (exceptions: Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and a few others). MoS&PI oversees National Accounts, NSS surveys, and the Census.
International
India–Vietnam Business Forum & NSE Visit
During Mumbai leg of President To Lam’s visit, he visited NSE (National Stock Exchange) — India’s largest stock exchange by trading volume, headquartered in Mumbai. At the India-Vietnam Business Forum, 27 cooperation agreements were exchanged between Indian and Vietnamese firms. Separately, 13 government MoUs were signed. Bilateral trade target: USD 25 billion by 2030. Partnership upgraded to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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What is the 2026 theme of World Thalassaemia Day and who founded it?
‘Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen’ — Founded by Panos Englezos / TIF in 1994
Observed annually on 8 May; ~280 million affected worldwide
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How many MoUs did India & Vietnam sign, and what is the trade target by 2030?
13 MoUs + 27 business cooperation agreements; Trade target: USD 25 billion by 2030
Partnership: Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; visit: May 5–7, 2026
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Which city topped cognisable offences among metro cities per NCRB 2024?
Delhi — 2,75,402 cognisable cases
Total national: 58.86 lakh (6% decline from 2023); NCRB est. 1986 under MHA
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Which body manages APY (Atal Pension Yojana)?
PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) under NPS
PFRDA Act, 2013; 9.04 crore enrolments; targets unorganised sector workers
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By which year will India become the world’s 3rd-largest civil aviation market, and with how many aircraft?
2035 — fleet of ~2,250 aircraft
IALFS 2.0 at GIFT City (India’s first IFSC); MoCA + IFSCA + FICCI
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What is ICGS Achal’s class, top speed, endurance, and station?
Adamya-class FPV | 27 knots | 1500 nautical miles | Vadinar, Gujarat
Built by GSL Goa; ‘Achal’ = firm/immovable in Sanskrit; commissioned 9 May 2026
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Who is India’s 3rd CDS, and what was his previous role?
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani — previously Military Adviser, NSCS
Succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan; assumes charge 31 May 2026; Garhwal Rifles
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How many states/UTs still use the 2011-12 base year for GSDP?
34 states/UTs
New base year: 2022-23; notified by NSO under MoS&PI in May 2026
Think & Discuss
India’s Defence Modernisation: With a New CDS, a New Coast Guard Vessel, and Aviation Ambitions — Is India’s Strategic Readiness Keeping Pace With Its Geopolitical Responsibilities?
Context from today’s quiz: On 9 May 2026, India announced its 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani), commissioned a new Coast Guard fast patrol vessel (ICGS Achal) under Make in India, and is targeting the world’s 3rd-largest civil aviation market by 2035. Simultaneously, the country is updating its National Accounts base year, commemorating 11 years of Jan Suraksha financial inclusion schemes, and elevating its partnership with Vietnam to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership status — all in the same week. These developments span defence, diplomacy, financial inclusion, and economic statistics simultaneously.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s appointment of its 3rd CDS, commissioning of indigenous naval assets, and civil aviation targets all point to an expanding strategic footprint. But true readiness requires more than hardware and appointments — it demands institutional depth, inclusive human capital, and data-driven governance.
Is India’s pace of defence indigenisation (Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat) sufficient to reduce strategic vulnerabilities — or is the emphasis on platforms overshadowing equally critical investments in human capital, statistical infrastructure, and social security?
Is India’s pace of defence indigenisation (Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat) sufficient to reduce strategic vulnerabilities — or is the emphasis on platforms overshadowing equally critical investments in human capital, statistical infrastructure, and social security?
- ICGS Achal was built with >50% indigenous components. Given India’s civil aviation target of 2,250 aircraft by 2035, should aircraft leasing infrastructure at GIFT City be treated as a national strategic asset — or will over-reliance on foreign lessors create a new form of strategic dependency?
- The Jan Suraksha schemes (PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY) have enrolled hundreds of crore citizens in 11 years — yet APY targets only the unorganised sector. Does India’s social security architecture adequately cover the most vulnerable? Should PFRDA’s mandate be expanded?
- Kuljeet Kaur Marhas became the first Indian woman Fellow of the Meteoritical Society, and NCRB data captures crime across 19 metro cities. How should India’s institutions — from ISRO to NCRB — use data and representation milestones to build more inclusive scientific and governance ecosystems?
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