Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6th May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 6th May, 2026

Q1. In May 2026, Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for their work at Bloomberg. In which specific category did they receive this honor?

(a) Public Service

(b) Investigative Reporting

(d) Explanatory Reporting

(e) Breaking News Photography

Answer: c

Solution:

Two Indian journalists — Anand RK and Suparna Sharma — have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize 2026.
They received the award in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category.
The award was shared with Natalie Obiko Pearson for their project published in Bloomberg, exposing cybercrime in India.
Another Indian journalist, Aniruddha Ghosal, won the International Reporting category.
His work investigated the secret use of mass-surveillance tools by the US Border Patrol, originally developed in Silicon Valley and further advanced in China.
The report also highlighted the use of such surveillance technologies by China and other countries.
The Pulitzer Prizes are the highest journalism awards in the United States.
They are administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Overall, the achievement highlights the global recognition of Indian journalists for impactful investigative reporting.

Q2. In a major regional development initiative, a multilateral development bank announced plans to support large-scale investments in energy and digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035. Which organization is leading this initiative?

(a) World Bank

(b) IMF

(d) AIIB

(e) UNDP

Answer: c

Solution:

The Asian Development Bank has announced plans to invest $70 billion by 2035 in energy and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific.
The initiative aims to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade, and improve broadband access in the region.
Two major flagship initiatives have been launched:
- Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative
- Asia-Pacific Digital Highway
The Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative seeks to integrate national and regional power systems to enable cross-border flow of renewable energy.
Under this initiative, ADB plans to mobilise $50 billion by 2035 for cross-border energy infrastructure.
The focus areas include transmission lines, substations, energy storage, grid digitalisation, and renewable energy export projects.
ADB will finance about half of the $50 billion, with the remaining funds raised through co-financing and private sector participation.
The Asia-Pacific Digital Highway aims to bridge the digital divide, enhance broadband connectivity, and support AI-driven economic growth.
Additional technical assistance (up to $10 million) will support regulatory alignment, feasibility studies, and adoption of common standards.

Q3. In a historic first for India’s maritime sector, which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) shipyard acquired a 51% controlling stake in an international shipyard in May 2026?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

(d) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

(e) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

Answer: a

Solution:

In May, 026, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC.
This marks India’s first-ever international shipyard acquisition.
The acquisition strengthens India’s maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region.

Q4. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has announced the official theme for World Asthma Day 2026. What is the theme for this year?

(a) Asthma Care for All

(b) Closing Gaps in Asthma Care

(d) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions

(e) Better Air, Better Breathing

Answer: c

Solution:

World Asthma Day 2026 is observed on 5 May worldwide.
The day raises awareness about asthma management and the need for better access to essential treatment.
It highlights that millions of people are affected globally, and many asthma-related deaths are preventable.
Every year, it held on first Tuesday of May.
The theme for 2026, announced by the Global Initiative for Asthma, is:
“Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need.”
The theme focuses on the lack of access to inhaled corticosteroids, which are crucial for controlling airway inflammation.

Q5. Which city has been designated as the headquarters for the newly constituted South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone?

(a) Vijayawada

(b) Amravati

(d) Guntur

(e) Visakhapatnam

Answer: e

Solution:

The Ministry of Railways has issued a gazette notification on 4 May 2026 for the creation of the South Coast Railway zone.
It becomes India’s 18th railway zone.
The headquarters of the new zone will be located at Visakhapatnam.
The zone is scheduled to become fully operational from 1 June 2026.
The formation fulfils a long-pending demand of over four decades from Andhra Pradesh.
It also meets a statutory commitment under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

Q6. Which district has been officially identified as India’s first and only pearl farming cluster by the Government of India?

(a) Ranchi, Jharkhand

(b) Hazaribag, Jharkhand

(d) Puri, Odisha

(e) Ernakulam, Kerala

Answer: b

Solution:

Hazaribag district in Jharkhand is set to become India’s first pearl farming cluster.
The initiative is being driven by the Fisheries Department with support from the Government of India.
It aims to promote scientific aquaculture and pearl farming practices.
The district has been identified due to its favourable water resources and strong aquaculture potential.
The project focuses on generating employment and increasing farmers’ income.

Q7. The Indian men’s badminton team recently won a bronze medal at the 2026 Thomas Cup. In which country was this tournament hosted?

(a) Thailand

(b) France

(d) Denmark

(e) Malaysia

Answer: d

Solution:

India won a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup 2026. The tournament was held in Horsens, Denmark.
India lost 0–3 to France in the semifinals.
This marks India’s second consecutive podium finish, following their historic gold medal win in 2022.

Q8. World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 focuses on strengthening infection prevention practices across healthcare systems worldwide. What is the theme for World Hand Hygiene Day 2026?

(a) Action saves lives

(b) Clean Hands for All

(d) Healthy Hands, Healthy World

(e) Prevent Infections Now

Answer: a

Solution:

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on 5 May.
The day highlights that handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent diseases and infections.
It promotes the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare settings and daily life.
The theme for 2026 is “Action saves lives.”
The initiative is led globally by the World Health Organization.

Q9. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized a two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in May 2026 to strengthen healthcare response and policy coordination. Where was this conference held?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Chennai

(d) Bengaluru

(e) Hyderabad

Answer: c

Solution:

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the National Conference on Rare Diseases. The two-day conference is being held on 5–6 May 2026 in New Delhi. The conference aims to strengthen India’s response to rare diseases.

Q10. Who has been recently announced as the successor to lead the biopharmaceutical giant Biocon?

(a) Peter Bains

(b) Claire Mazumdar

(d) Shreehas Tambe

(e) Roshni Nadar

Answer: b

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