Daily Current Affairs Quiz 09th May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams

Daily Current Affairs: 09th May, 2026

Q1. The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principal’s Conference was hosted at Sainik School Kazhakoottam. In which Indian state is this prestigious institution located?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Odisha

Answer: c

Solution:

Sanjay Seth inaugurated the 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principal’s Conference on 7 May 2026.
The conference was held at Sainik School Kazhakoottam in Kerala.
The two-day event began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, followed by the formal inauguration and ceremonial lamp lighting.
The conference focused on discussions related to:
- Academic excellence
- Institutional performance review
- Policy matters
- Future initiatives for strengthening the Sainik School system
The event also included interactive sessions and deliberations on key agenda points concerning school administration and educational development.
Participants visited the ‘Gyan Mela’ educational exhibition, which showcased innovative educational technologies and learning solutions.

Q2. Which premier DRDO laboratory, located in Hyderabad, led the design and development of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system?

(a) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)

(b) Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

(d) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)

(e) Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)

Answer: b

Solution:

Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon on 7 May 2026.
The trial was carried out off the coast of Odisha.
TARA is a modular range extension kit and India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons.
The system has been developed to improve the accuracy, range, and lethality of low-cost weapons for neutralising ground-based targets.
The weapon has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat along with other DRDO laboratories.
TARA is the first glide weapon in India to use advanced low-cost systems and technologies.
The project has been developed in collaboration with Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPPs) and other Indian defence industries.

Q3. The global theme for World Thalassemia Day 2026 has a specific focus on inclusivity and detection. Which of the following is the official theme for this year?

(a) “Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Gap.”

(b) “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.”

(d) “Prevention is Better than Cure: Screening for a Healthy Future.”

(e) “Empowering Lives: Digital Solutions for Thalassemia Management.”

Answer: b

Solution:

World Thalassemia Day is observed every year on 8 May to raise awareness about Thalassemia and its prevention.
The day highlights the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, genetic counselling, and public awareness regarding the disorder.
The global theme for 2026 is: “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.”
The theme focuses on identifying undiagnosed patients and improving support systems for individuals living with thalassemia.

Q4. A premier military preparatory institution from Jammu and Kashmir recently received the prestigious Raksha Mantri Trophy-2025 for outstanding performance in NDA selections. Which institution won the Raksha Mantri Trophy-2025?

(a) Sainik School Nagrota

(b) Sainik School Rewari

(d) Sainik School Ghorakhal

(e) Military School Bengaluru

Answer: a

Solution:

Sainik School Nagrota has won the prestigious Raksha Mantri Trophy 2025.
The school received the honour for sending the highest percentage of cadets to the National Defence Academy in the NDA 154 course.
The achievement has brought recognition to the Jammu and Kashmir.
This marks a historic milestone for the institution, as it last received the honour in 2009.

Q5. The 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Summit was organized in India in May 2026 to discuss governance and urban mobility issues among member nations. In which city was the summit held?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Chennai

(d) Hyderabad

(e) Bengaluru

Answer: e

Solution:

The 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders’ Summit began in Bengaluru on 7 May 2026.
The two-day summit is being held under the theme “Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility.”
The event is being organised by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as part of India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026.
The summit has brought together 42 delegates, including Heads of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from BRICS member countries.
Participating countries include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
The summit discussions focus on governance, auditing practices, and improving urban mobility and public service delivery.
The event concluded with the adoption of the BRICS SAI Work Plan 2027–28 and the Bengaluru Declaration.

Q6.India recently hosted the ISO international subcommittee meetings on “Space Systems and Operations” for the first time, reflecting its growing prominence in global space cooperation. Which organization hosted the event in India?

(a) DRDO

(b) ISRO

(d) IN-SPACe

(e) Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: c

Solution:

India hosted the meetings of the ISO TC 20 / SC 14 ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee for the first time.
The meetings included the 35th Plenary and Working Groups sessions of the subcommittee under the International Organization for Standardization.
The event was organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India.
The meetings were held in New Delhi.
The event saw participation from 131 international delegates representing 13 countries.
The meetings focused on standards related to space systems, operations, and international cooperation in the space sector.

Q7. According to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) reports for the period 2022–2024, which Indian metropolitan city recorded the highest number of suicides among major metros?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) Hyderabad

Answer: c

Solution:

Bengaluru has recorded the highest suicide rate among major metropolitan cities in India.
According to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) reports published by the National Crime Records Bureau, Bengaluru recorded:
- 2,313 suicides in 2022
- 2,370 suicides in 2023
- 2,430 suicides in 2024
The city’s suicide rate remained close to 20 per lakh population during the three-year period.
The National Crime Records Bureau functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
NCRB publishes the annual Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report, which compiles data related to accidental deaths, suicides, and associated causes across states, Union Territories, and selected cities.

Q8. According to the World Migration Report 2026, India became the first country in history to cross which significant milestone in annual remittance inflows during the year 2024?

(a) $75 billion

(b) $100 billion

(d) $150 billion

(e) $200 billion

Answer: b

Solution:

According to the World Migration Report 2026 released by the International Organization for Migration, India received the highest remittances in the world in 2024.
India recorded remittance inflows worth $137.67 billion in 2024, becoming the first country to cross the $100 billion mark in annual remittance inflows.
Remittances refer to money or goods sent by migrants to their families and communities in their home countries.
India’s remittance inflows increased significantly from $83.15 billion in 2020 to $137.67 billion in 2024.
The report also highlighted that India has the largest international migrant population in the world, with millions of Indians living and working abroad, especially in the United Arab Emirates, United States, and Saudi Arabia.
After India, the top remittance-receiving countries in 2024 were Mexico, Philippines, France, and Pakistan.
On the remittance outflow side, the United States remained the world’s largest source of remittances in 2024, sending over $100 billion abroad.
Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Germany were among the other major remittance-sending countries.
The report noted that global remittance transaction costs remain higher than the target set under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10.C, which aims to reduce transfer charges to below 3%.
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest remittance transfer cost at nearly 8%, while South Asia had the lowest average cost at around 5%.

Q9. In May 2026, India’s first comprehensive Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory was established in Chennai. Which autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the primary technical lead for this project?

(a) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)

(b) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)

(d) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)

(e) National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

Answer: d

Solution:

In May 2026, the Ministry of Earth Sciences established India’s first comprehensive Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory.
The initiative was set up through the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Along with the observatory, the Centre for Atmospheric Science Research and Innovation was also established.
The facilities were set up at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Ramapuram.
The initiative aims to strengthen research in urban climate, atmospheric science, air pollution, and aerosol monitoring.
The Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory will support advanced studies related to weather, climate change, and urban environmental challenges.

Q10. To address emerging cybersecurity risks arising from rapid developments in artificial intelligence, SEBI recently constituted a dedicated task force in May, 2026. What is the name of this task force?

(a) cyber-raksha.net

(b) cyber-suraksha.ai

(d) secure-market.ai

(e) cyber-defence.india

Answer: b

Solution:

Securities and Exchange Board of India has constituted a dedicated task force named cyber-suraksha.ai to address emerging cybersecurity risks associated with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
The task force will examine risks arising from AI-driven vulnerability identification tools such as Claude Mythos.
The task force includes representatives from Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), Qualified Registrars and Transfer Agents (QRTAs), Regulated Entities (REs), and other stakeholders.
Its mandate includes assessing AI-related cyber risks, developing uniform mitigation strategies, facilitating threat intelligence sharing, and prioritising reporting of critical cyber incidents.
Based on these consultations, SEBI issued an advisory directing regulated entities to undertake immediate system patching, conduct regular vulnerability assessments including AI-based tools, strengthen vendor risk management, implement robust change management protocols, enhance API security, and ensure continuous Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring.