Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 8th May, 2026

Q1. In light of the recent recognition by the Asia Book of Records in May, 2026, which of the following statements best describes the collaborative achievement between CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?

(a) The establishment of the world’s longest highway constructed entirely from recycled PET bottles.

(b) The creation of a roadblock section utilizing technical textile geocells derived from end-of-life plastic waste.

(d) The implementation of a pan-India plastic collection drive for the National Highway Authority of India.

(e) The patenting of a chemical catalyst that dissolves microplastics in water bodies near construction sites.

Answer: b

Solution:

Recently, in May 2026, the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), was recognized by the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for creating the “First Roadblock Section Constructed Using Technical Textile Geocell Made from End-of-Life Plastic.”
This achievement marks a significant milestone in sustainable road infrastructure development by showcasing the effective scientific and practical use of end-of-life plastic waste in the construction sector.
The technology involves the development and application of technical textile geocells manufactured from processed end-of-life plastic. It provides an innovative solution for converting difficult-to-manage plastic waste into value-added materials for infrastructure development.

Q2. The Government of India recently appointed a new Chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the statutory body responsible for film certification in India. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of CBFC?

(a) Shashi Shekhar Vempati

(b) Vivek Agnihotri

(d) Manoj Joshi

(e) Anurag Thakur

Answer: a

Solution:

The Government of India, through a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 6 May 2026, has appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). He will hold the office for a period of three years from the date of assuming charge.

Q3. During the State Visit of Vietnamese President H.E. Mr. To Lam to India in May 2026, both nations established a specific bilateral trade turnover target to be achieved by the end of the decade. What is this target?

(a) $15 billion USD

(b) $20 billion USD

(d) $30 billion USD

(e) $50 billion USD

Answer: c

Solution:

At the invitation of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, To Lam, paid a State Visit to India from 5 May to 7 May 2026.

During the visit, the leaders noted the significant growth in bilateral trade over the past decade and emphasized the need to further expand trade relations in a balanced and mutually beneficial manner. They also agreed to set a new bilateral trade target of 25 billion USD by 2030.

Q4. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the 100th N-Gen Post Office in May 2026. In which city is the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) campus, the site of this milestone facility, located?

(a) Guwahati

(b) Itanagar

(d) Imphal

(e) Agartala

Answer: c

Solution:

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the 100th N-Gen Post Office of India Post at North-Eastern Hill University on 6 May 2026.
Located in Shillong, the facility has been developed as a modern and youth-centric postal space designed to cater to the needs of students, faculty members, and campus residents.

Q5. The second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar, a platform aimed at supporting documentary, animation, and short filmmakers, will be organized alongside the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026. Where will WAVES Doc Bazaar be held?

(a) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

(b) Film City, Noida

(d) Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi

(e) Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

Answer: c

Solution:

The second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held from 16 to 18 June 2026 alongside the 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai.
WAVES Doc Bazaar is a premier one-stop platform aimed at supporting documentary, animation, and short filmmakers by providing opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, market access, and global visibility.

Q6. The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, for which a $515 million financing agreement was signed in May 2026, is being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Which Indian entity holds a 40% equity stake in this joint venture?

(a) Adani Green Energy

(b) NHPC Limited

(d) Reliance Power

(e) Tata Power

Answer: e

Solution:

The governments of Bhutan and the World Bank signed financing agreements worth $515 million on 5 May 2026 for the Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project.
The project has a planned generation capacity of 1,125 MW and is estimated to generate around 4,500 GWh of electricity annually.
Nearly 80% of the electricity generated will be supplied to India, strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and regional power security.
The total project cost is estimated at $1.7 billion, making it Bhutan’s largest hydropower project under a public-private partnership model.
The project is being implemented by Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited, a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corporation and Tata Power.
Under the joint venture structure, DGPC holds 60% equity, while Tata Power holds 40% equity.
Tata Power will manage the import of electricity into India and its downstream distribution.
The Dorjilung project is a run-of-river hydropower project to be built on the Kurichhu River in eastern Bhutan.
The Kurichhu River is a tributary of the Drangmechhu River, which flows into India as the Manas River.
The project includes a concrete-gravity dam and an underground powerhouse equipped with six Francis turbines.
The project is expected to be commissioned in 2031.
Overall, the initiative is expected to strengthen clean energy cooperation, hydropower development, and regional energy connectivity between India and Bhutan

Q7. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently launched ‘JANANI’ to provide integrated care for mothers and newborns. What is the full form of the acronym JANANI in the context of this digital healthcare initiative?

(a) Joint Assistance for Natal and Neonatal Integrated-care

(b) Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care

(d) Judicial Agency for Neonatal and Natal Information

(e) Joint Antenatal Network for Allied National Integration

Answer: b

Solution:

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched JANANI during the National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity – Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future.
JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care.
The platform is a service-oriented digital system developed to monitor and maintain digital health records of women during their reproductive years.
It has been developed as an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal.
The platform creates a longitudinal digital health record by capturing service delivery events across the entire continuum of maternal and child healthcare.
JANANI supports tracking and monitoring of:
- Antenatal care
- Delivery preparedness
- Institutional delivery
- Postnatal care
- Newborn care
- Home-based newborn and child care
- Family planning services
The platform aims to ensure continuity of care through timely monitoring and interventions.
A major feature of JANANI is the introduction of QR-enabled digital Mother and Child Health (MCH) Cards, which improve portability and access to health records.

Q8. An Indian science teacher from Delhi was recently honoured with the South Asia regional title at the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026 for her contribution to climate awareness education. Who won this recognition?

(a) Ritu Sharma

(b) Soma Mandal

(d) Anjali Kapoor

(e) Sunita Rao

Answer: b

Solution:

Soma Mandal from GD Goenka Public School won the South Asia regional title at the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026.
The award was announced by the Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
Soma Mandal was recognised for her dedication to encouraging students to participate in the global fight against climate change.
She is among the nine regional winners selected globally in the 2026 edition of the awards.
The competition received more than 12,000 nominations from 126 countries.
As a regional winner, she will receive:
- £500 worth of books for her class
- A trophy
- International recognition for herself and her school
She will also be featured on a special “Thank You” page in selected Cambridge textbooks to be published from November 2026.
The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of exceptional teachers worldwide.

Q9. India’s private space sector achieved a major milestone as a leading aerospace company became the country’s first space-tech startup to attain unicorn status after raising significant funding from global investors. Which company became India’s first space-tech unicorn startup?

(a) Pixxel

(b) Agnikul Cosmos

(d) Skyroot Aerospace

(e) Dhruva Space

Answer: d

Solution:

Skyroot Aerospace, based in Hyderabad, has raised $60 million (around ₹570 crore) in a fresh funding round announced on 7 May 2026.
With this funding, Skyroot Aerospace has become India’s first space-tech unicorn.
Skyroot Aerospace is a leading private space launch company focused on developing launch vehicles and satellite launch services.

Q10. Ted Turner, who passed away in May 2026, is historically significant for launching the world’s first 24-hour news channel. In which year did this network, CNN, begin its first broadcast?

(a) 1975

(b) 1980

(d) 1991

(e) 1997

Answer: b

Solution:

Ted Turner, the legendary media entrepreneur who transformed global television news, passed away peacefully on 6 May 2026 at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
Ted Turner is widely credited with revolutionising modern broadcasting and creating the world’s first 24-hour television news channel.
On 1 June 1980, he launched CNN, the first-ever 24-hour all-news television network.
At a time when television news was mostly limited to short evening bulletins, he introduced the concept of continuous live news coverage from around the world.