Current Affairs Quiz 9th and 10th May 2026 Quiz

Exp. Akashvani Organises Marathon in New Delhi to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Akashvani organised a 3.5-km marathon in New Delhi to celebrate its 90th anniversary, with the run starting and ending at Akashvani Bhavan.

Employees of Doordarshan and Prasar Bharati, along with their family members, participated in the marathon in the presence of Gaurav Dwivedi and Rajeev Kumar Jain.

Established in 1936, Akashvani remains one of India’s most trusted broadcasting platforms and used the marathon to promote fitness, unity, and public outreach.

Exp. India Tops Global Remittance Inflows in 2024 with Record $137.67 Billion Received

India remained the world’s top recipient of remittances in 2024, receiving over 137.67 billion US dollars from Indians living abroad.

The data was revealed in the World Migration Report 2026, released by the International Organisation for Migration

United States remained the world’s largest source of remittances in 2024, sending more than 100 billion US dollars abroad.

Saudi Arabia ranked second in global remittance outflows with over 46 billion US dollars sent overseas.

Switzerland and Germany also recorded major remittance outflows of around 40 billion US dollars and nearly 24 billion US dollars, respectively.

Exp. NITI Aayog Launches Central Prabhari Officer Portal to Boost Real-Time Governance

NITI Aayog launched the Central Prabhari Officer Portal to strengthen real-time governance and improve coordination under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP).

The Central Prabhari Officer Portal enables Central Prabhari Officers (CPOs) to submit field observations and recommendations in real time through mobile devices, helping policymakers take faster administrative action.

The portal will create a transparent and responsive governance ecosystem by connecting field-level insights directly with policy implementation and monitoring.

Exp. Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani Appointed as Next Chief of Defence Staff of India

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs by the Government of India.

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani will succeed General Anil Chauhan after the completion of his tenure on May 30, 2026.

Recent Appointments in Defence Sector

• Vice Chief of Army Staff – Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth (replace Pushpendra Pal Singh)
• Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) – Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth (replace Lt Gen PP Singh)
• GOC-in-C of Western Command – Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh
• Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) –P. Singh (replace Divakar Jayant)
• DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) – Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor  

Exp. RBI Approves Kotak Mahindra Bank to Raise Stake in AU SFB and Federal Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has approved Kotak Mahindra Bank to raise its stake up to 9.99% each in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank.

The approval will allow Kotak Mahindra Bank to strengthen its strategic investments in both private sector lenders while remaining within the regulatory limit.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank

• Founded – 21 November 1985
• Founders – Uday Kotak
• Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra

Exp. Jio Payments Bank Partners with Ezeepay to Expand Rural Banking Services in India

Jio Payments Bank has partnered with Ezeepay to expand essential banking services across more than 12,000 semi-urban and underserved PIN codes in India.

Under the partnership, Ezeepay will use its merchant network as Business Correspondents to provide accessible banking facilities in rural and remote areas.

Exp. Bihar Cabinet Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan for Urban Economic Development

Bihar Cabinet Approves $500 Million World Bank Loan for Urban Economic DevelopmentThe Bihar Cabinet has approved a loan of 500 million U.S. dollars from the World Bank to develop integrated urban economic regions across the state.

The initiative aims to support planned urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, and the development of city-based economic growth hubs to strengthen Bihar’s urban development framework.

About Bihar

• Capital – Patna
• Chief Minister – Samrat Choudhary
• Governor – Liutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain

Exp. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Appointed as Next Chief of the Indian Navy

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff and will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is set to retire on May 31, 2026.

Currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will become the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff and the 34th head of the Indian Navy since Independence.

Exp. Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India’s First Space-Tech Unicorn with $1.1 Billion Valuation

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has become India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising nearly USD 60 million in a new funding round, taking its valuation to USD 1.1 billion.

The funding round saw participation from major investors including Sherpalo Ventures, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Private Limited, Greenko Group founders, and Arkam Ventures, supporting the company’s mission to build low-cost orbital launch capabilities.

Exp. IOC Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to return to international competitions, including qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Earlier, since 2022, the IOC had recommended banning athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus acting as a supporting base for the operation.

The latest decision marks a major shift in IOC policy, enabling Belarusian athletes to once again compete on the global sporting stage under international events.

Exp. Health Ministry Launches JANANI Digital Platform to Strengthen Maternal and Child Healthcare Services in India

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital platform designed to track maternal and child healthcare services across India.

The platform will maintain comprehensive digital health records of women, covering antenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, newborn care, and family planning, ensuring continuity of care throughout the reproductive cycle.

JANANI is an upgraded version of the existing RCH portal and enables integration with national platforms like U-WIN and POSHAN, allowing seamless data sharing and better monitoring of beneficiaries across programmes.

The system supports beneficiary registration using ABHA ID, Aadhaar (OTP/biometric), and mobile numbers, and has already recorded 1.34 crore registrations, over 30 lakh pregnant women registrations, and more than 1 lakh biometric verifications.

Exp. IndiaAI and ICMR Sign MoU to Boost Responsible AI Adoption in Healthcare Sector

IndiaAI and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to promote responsible and scalable adoption of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.

The partnership aims to improve healthcare outcomes by combining IndiaAI’s technology infrastructure, compute systems, dataset platforms, and AI skilling initiatives with ICMR’s expertise in biomedical research and public health systems.

Under this collaboration, both institutions will also utilize the MIDAS (Medical Information Data for AI Solutions) framework to build a structured ecosystem for AI-driven medical research and innovation.

Exp. 10 May – World Lupus Day

World Lupus Day is observed every year on May 10 to raise global awareness about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.

The day aims to educate people about the symptoms, early diagnosis, and treatment options of lupus, as it can affect multiple organs including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain.