Current Affairs Quiz 6th May 2026 Quiz

Exp. Indian Journalists Anand RK & Suparna Sharma Win Pulitzer Prize for Cybercrime Exposé

Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson, won the Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category for a Bloomberg report exposing cybercrime in India.

Aniruddha Ghosal won in the International Reporting category for investigating the US Border Patrol’s use of mass-surveillance tools developed in Silicon Valley and China.

The Pulitzer Prize, administered by Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, is regarded as the highest journalism honour in the United States.

Recent Awards

• WWF National Award – Kerala’s N. Alim Yusuf (for AI App ‘NeophyteID’)
• Harvard South Asian Association’s Person of the Year 2026 – Sayani Gupta
• Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFD 2026 – Tamil Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna
• 35th Saraswati Samman for 2025 – Bengali Novelist Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay (for Hara Parbati Katha no
• 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025– Renowned Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu (for Kallikkaattu Ithihasam)

Exp. Veteran Actor Sudesh Kumar, Known for Dosti, Passes Away

Veteran actor Sudesh Kumar, known for his role in the film Dosti, has passed away.

Dosti won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and is remembered for its emotional storytelling and music.

Exp. INS Sindhukesari Arrives at Colombo for Operational Turnaround

INS Sindhukesari arrived at the port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround, strengthening India–Sri Lanka maritime cooperation.

INS Sindhukesari is a Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy, known for its stealth and combat capabilities.

Exp. Pixxel & Sarvam AI Partner to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre Satellite ‘Pathfinder’ by 2026

India’s space-tech startup Pixxel has partnered with AI firm Sarvam AI to develop the country’s first orbital data centre satellite, “Pathfinder.”

The ~200 kg satellite, expected to launch by end of 2026, will enable training and operation of AI models directly in space, marking a major step in space technology and AI integration.

Exp. Rajnath Singh Inaugurates North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj

Rajnath Singh inaugurated the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. The event is jointly organised by the Indian Army Northern Command, Indian Army Central Command, and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers.

The symposium, themed “Raksha Triveni Sangam”, features participation from 284 companies, including MSMEs, startups, and defence tech firms showcasing indigenous technologies.

Exp. Madame Tussauds London Launches ‘Icons of India’ Exhibition Featuring Amitabh Bachchan & Sachin Tendulkar

Madame Tussauds London launched a special “Icons of India” exhibition at its headquarters, showcasing Indian cultural icons.

The exhibition features 13 wax figures of Indian celebrities from cinema and cricket, including Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar.

Some figures were brought from global locations, such as Virat Kohli (Bangkok) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (New York).

Exp. USA Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Secure Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

The United States of America launched Project Freedom to escort commercial ships and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The operation, led by United States Central Command, involves guided-missile destroyers, over 100 aircraft, unmanned systems, and around 15,000 personnel.

Exp. ADB Unveils $70 Billion Asia-Pacific Connectivity Plan for Power Grid and Digital Infrastructure by 2035

The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion regional connectivity plan for electricity and digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035.

The announcement was made by Masato Kanda at the 59th annual meeting held in Samarkand.

The plan includes two key components: $50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and $20 billion Asia-Pacific Digital Highway.

About Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• Founded – 19 December 1966
• Headquarters – Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
• President – Masato Kanda
• Member Countries – 69 (Israel)

Exp. CBDT Reports 5.12% Growth in Net Direct Tax Collections to ₹23.4 Lakh Crore in FY26

India’s net direct tax collections grew by 5.12% in FY 2025–26, reaching ₹23,40,406 crore, as per data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

The gross direct tax collections stood at ₹28,11,936 crore, showing a 4.03% year-on-year increase compared to FY 2024–25.

Exp. NARCL recovers Rs 4,364 crore in FY26

National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) recovered ₹4,364 crore in FY 2025–26, contributing nearly 70% of its total recoveries so far.

As per the Finance Ministry, cumulative recoveries have reached ₹76,345 crore, showing a strong acceleration in bad loan resolution.

The government-backed “bad bank” has acquired 33 borrower entities with a total debt exposure of ₹1.65 lakh crore.

What is NARCL?

• NARCL is a government-backed “bad bank” in India, set up in 2021 to take over and resolve stressed assets (NPAs) from banks.
• Its main aim is to clean up bank balance sheets by acquiring bad loans and resolving them efficiently, helping improve credit flow in the economy.
• NARCL purchases bad loans from banks and works with another entity, India Debt Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL), which handles the resolution and recovery process.

Exp. M. Ravichandran Inaugurates Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University Under Mission Mausam

1. Ravichandran inaugurated the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed observatory at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

The observatory, developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology under Mission Mausam, has been set up with an investment of ₹180 crore to strengthen atmospheric and coastal research.

Exp. Sikkim Becomes India’s First Fully Paperless Judiciary

Sikkim becomes the first state in India to achieve a fully paperless judiciary, announced by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at a conclave in Gangtok.

A paperless judiciary system enables e-filing, virtual hearings, digital records, and real-time case tracking, ensuring faster, transparent, and efficient justice delivery.

About Sikkim

• Capital – Gangtok
• Chief Minister – Prem Singh Tamang
• Governor – Om Prakash Mathur

Exp. Govt Approves Appointment of R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya as Full-Time NITI Aayog Members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog.

Joram Aniya’s appointment is historic, as she is the first woman from the Nyishi community to earn a PhD and the first person to obtain a doctorate in Hindi in Arunachal Pradesh.

About NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

• Founded – 1st January 2015
• Preceding – Planning Commission (15th March 1950)
• Headquarters – New Delhi
• Chairperson – Narendra Modi
• Vice Chairperson – Ashok Lahiri (replace Suman K Bery)
• CEO – Nidhi Chhibber (replaec B. V. R. Subrahmanyam)

Exp. 4 May – Coal Miners’ Day

Coal Miners’ Day is observed every year on 4 May to honour the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices of coal miners across the world.

The day recognises the important role of coal miners in industrial development and energy production, especially in countries like India.

Exp. 3 May 2026 – World Laughter Day

World Laughter Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of May to promote happiness, peace, and overall well-being through laughter. This year was celebrated on 3 May.

It was started in 1998 by Dr Madan Kataria, the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement.