Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 9 May 2026 Important Current Affairs
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Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 9 May 2026 Important Current Affairs
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Who has won the UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize 2026?
Explanation
The UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize has been awarded to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate for the bravery of journalists during the civil war in Sudan.
Key Points
- > It was started in 1997
- > The prize money is $25,000
- > La Prensa won it in 2025
Additional Information
- UNESCO headquarters is located in Paris.
- It was established in 1945.
- The current head is Audrey Azoulay.
| Organization | Headquarters | Established |
|---|---|---|
| UNESCO | Paris | 1945 |
Which country is the top recipient of remittances according to the World Migration Report 2024?
Explanation
India ranks top in the world by receiving $137 billion in remittances in 2024.
Key Points
- > India is the first country to cross $100 billion
- > Mexico is in second place
- > IOM publishes this report
Additional Information
- IOM or International Organization for Migration was established in 1951.
- Its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Remittance refers to money sent by migrants to their home country.
| Country | Remittance (2024) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | $137 Billion | 1st |
| Mexico | $68 Billion | 2nd |
What Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) has the Central Government fixed for sugarcane for the 2026 season?
Explanation
The Central Government has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹365 per quintal.
Key Points
- > CACP recommends this price
- > It is determined under the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966
- > Sugar mills are obligated to buy sugarcane at this price
Additional Information
- CACP (Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices) was formed in 1965.
- It recommends MSP for 23 crops and FRP for sugarcane to the Centre.
- India is the world's second-largest sugarcane producer.
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| New FRP | ₹365/quintal |
| Recommended by | CACP |
By which year has the target been set to make India Thalassemia-free?
Explanation
The aim of 'Mission Zero Thalassemia' launched by the Union Health Ministry is to make India free from this disease by 2035.
Key Points
- > World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8
- > 2026 Theme: Hidden No More
- > Screening will be intensified in tribal areas
Additional Information
- Thalassemia is a hereditary anemia disease.
- Hemoglobin production is disrupted in this disease.
- This awareness day is observed every year on May 8.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| World Thalassemia Day | 8 May |
| Mission Target | 2035 |
According to the NCRB report, which metropolitan city in India recorded the highest number of cybercrimes in 2024?
Explanation
17,561 cybercrime cases were registered in Bengaluru in 2024, which is the highest among Indian metropolitan cities.
Key Points
- > The financial fraud rate in Bengaluru is 72.6%
- > Mumbai is in second place on this list
- > The cybercrime rate per 1 lakh population is 206
Additional Information
- NCRB works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
- It publishes crime statistics of India every year.
| City | Number of Cybercrimes | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 17,561 | 1st |
| Mumbai | 10,000+ (Approx) | 2nd |
What is the name of India's first Spacetech Unicorn company?
Explanation
Skyroot Aerospace is India's first private space startup to achieve unicorn status.
Key Points
- > Its headquarters is in Hyderabad
- > Its Vikram-1 rocket is privately developed
- > Pawan Kumar Chandana is its co-founder
Additional Information
- A unicorn is a startup with a market valuation of more than $1 billion.
- Skyroot signed the first agreement with ISRO in 2020 to use launch pads.
- India's first private rocket was 'Vikram-S'.
| Company | Headquarters | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| Skyroot Aerospace | Hyderabad | Pawan Kumar Chandana |
Where was the 2nd Joint Commanders' Conference 2026 held?
Explanation
This conference was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan on May 7-8.
Key Points
- > Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in it
- > It was organized on the first anniversary of Operation Sindhu
- > Discussions were held on AI and cyber warfare
Additional Information
- India's current CDS is General Anil Chauhan.
- Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' of India.
- Operation Sindhu is an operation related to border security.
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Defence Minister | Rajnath Singh |
| CDS | General Anil Chauhan |
The world's first Smart Island Monitoring System has been launched on which island?
Explanation
Ecuador has launched an AI-driven smart monitoring system in its Galapagos Islands.
Key Points
- > It will help in protecting the marine ecosystem
- > Satellite images and sensors have been used
- > Its main objective is to stop illegal fishing
Additional Information
- Galapagos Islands is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
- The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
- These islands are famous for Darwin's theory of evolution.
| Country | Archipelago | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Galapagos | AI & Satellite |
When will the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) become effective?
Explanation
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is expected to become effective from January 2027.
Key Points
- > The goal is to take bilateral trade to $200 billion
- > It will lead to a reduction in Indian export duties
- > Current India-EU trade is $136 billion
Additional Information
- The headquarters of the European Union is in Brussels, Belgium.
- There are currently 27 member countries in the EU.
- The headquarters of the European Central Bank is in Frankfurt.
| Organization | Headquarters | Member States |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | Brussels | 27 |
What kind of new engine has NASA tested for Mars missions?
Explanation
NASA has tested a 120 kW lithium-fed plasma engine named MPD Thruster.
Key Points
- > It runs on electromagnetic propulsion technology
- > It is capable of giving high speed to spacecraft
- > This engine will reduce travel time to Mars
Additional Information
- NASA was established in 1958.
- The current administrator of NASA is Bill Nelson.
- The full form of MPD is Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster.
| Organization | Headquarters | Established |
|---|---|---|
| NASA | Washington D.C. | 1958 |
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