8 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in which city?

A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on 1–2 June 2026 to strengthen global wildlife conservation cooperation.

2. The Union Cabinet proposed legal protection for Vande Mataram through amendments to which Act?

A. National Security Act
B. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act
C. Representation of the People Act
D. Official Secrets Act

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The proposal seeks to grant Vande Mataram protection similar to the National Anthem under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.

3. India and the European Union launched a joint initiative worth ₹169 crore related to:

A. Green hydrogen production
B. Semiconductor manufacturing
C. EV battery recycling
D. Smart agriculture

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The initiative focuses on strengthening electric vehicle battery recycling and promoting sustainable clean-energy systems.

4. The JANANI platform launched by the Ministry of Health is related to:

A. Digital vaccination records
B. Maternal and neonatal healthcare
C. Rural telemedicine
D. Nutrition awareness

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: JANANI aims to improve integrated maternal, antenatal, natal, and neonatal healthcare services in India.

5. CSIR-CRRI and BPCL were recognised for developing India’s first road section using:

A. Solar panels
B. Bamboo reinforcement
C. Recycled plastic waste geocells
D. Biofuel asphalt

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The road section was constructed using technical textile geocells made from end-of-life plastic waste.

6. Reliance Industries plans to establish India’s largest AI-focused data centre cluster in:

A. Pune
B. Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The proposed AI data centre cluster will be established in Visakhapatnam with an investment of around ₹1.6 lakh crore.

7. Soma Mandal received the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award 2026 for contributions in:

A. Robotics education
B. Sports education
C. Climate and environmental education
D. Digital literacy

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Soma Mandal was recognised for her outstanding contribution to environmental and climate change education.

8. According to the World Migration Report 2026, India remained the world’s largest recipient of:

A. Foreign Direct Investment
B. Tourism revenue
C. Remittances
D. Export earnings