7 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. Under which framework did BIS introduce six new Indian Standards for healthcare assistive technologies?

A. Ayushman Bharat Mission
B. NLEAP Framework
C. Digital India Programme
D. National Health Mission

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: BIS introduced six standards under the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP) framework to improve accessibility and quality in healthcare assistive technologies.

2. The headquarters of the newly notified South Coast Railway Zone will be located at:

A. Vijayawada
B. Guntur
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Tirupati

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The South Coast Railway Zone was officially created with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

3. What is the primary objective of PRASHAST 2.0 launched by NCERT?

A. Online teacher recruitment
B. Digital school attendance
C. Early identification of disabilities in children
D. Scholarship distribution

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: PRASHAST 2.0 is a digital screening platform designed to identify disabilities among school children at an early stage and support inclusive education.

4. The sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court has been increased from 33 to:

A. 35
B. 36
C. 37
D. 39

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 to reduce case pendency and improve judicial efficiency.

5. The modern ship repair facility approved by the Union Cabinet will be established at:

A. Kochi
B. Vadinar
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The Cabinet approved a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gujarat to strengthen maritime infrastructure.

6. The semiconductor projects approved under the India Semiconductor Mission involve investments exceeding:

A. ₹2,000 crore
B. ₹2,500 crore
C. ₹3,936 crore
D. ₹5,000 crore

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Two semiconductor projects with combined investments of over ₹3,936 crore were approved to boost India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem.

7. The Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 were held in:

A. Paris, France
B. Tokyo, Japan
C. Horsens, Denmark
D. Jakarta, Indonesia

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals took place in Horsens, Denmark.

8. ECLGS 5.0 approved by the Union Cabinet is mainly intended to:

A. Promote startups
B. Provide export subsidies
C. Address liquidity challenges due to the West Asia crisis
D. Support