Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Friday, 08 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1The recently reported 16th-century Telugu inscription was found in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
A.Kurnool
B.Chittoor
C.Anantapur
D.Guntur

Correct Answer: C. Anantapur

Explanation: The 16th-century Telugu inscription was found in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

2Ted Turner, who recently passed away, was associated with founding which news network?
A.BBC News
B.CNN
C.Al Jazeera
D.Fox News

Correct Answer: B. CNN

Explanation: Ted Turner founded the Cable News Network (CNN).

3R. Balasubramaniam and K.V. Raju were recently appointed members of which body?
A.Finance Commission
B.NITI Aayog
C.Election Commission
D.RBI Central Board

Correct Answer: B. NITI Aayog

Explanation: R. Balasubramaniam and K.V. Raju were appointed members of NITI Aayog.

4India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan in which field?
A.Quantum technology and health research
B.Defence manufacturing and aviation
C.Agriculture and fisheries
D.Space mining and exploration

Correct Answer: A. Quantum technology and health research

Explanation: India signed an MoU with Japan in quantum technology and health research.

5The Global Research Foundation, which recently set up its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, is affiliated with which Indian institute?
A.IIT Bombay
B.IIT Delhi
C.IIT Kanpur
D.IIT Madras

Correct Answer: D. IIT Madras

Explanation: The foundation is affiliated with IIT Madras.

6In which city is India set to host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) summit?
A.New Delhi
B.Chennai
C.Mumbai
D.Kolkata

Correct Answer: A. New Delhi

Explanation: India is set to host the first IBCA summit in New Delhi.

7Which body recently proposed new standards for tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black in India?
A.Ministry of Environment
B.Bureau of Indian Standards
C.NITI Aayog
D.Central Pollution Control Board

Correct Answer: C. NITI Aayog

Explanation: NITI Aayog proposed new standards for tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black.

8India recently set a bilateral trade target of US$25 billion by 2030 with which country?
A.Thailand
B.Indonesia
C.Vietnam
D.Malaysia

Correct Answer: C. Vietnam

Explanation: India set a bilateral trade target of US$25 billion by 2030 with Vietnam.

9Who was recently appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)?
A.Shashi Shekhar Vempati
B.Prasoon Joshi
C.Arun Goyal
D.Vivek Agnihotri

Correct Answer: A. Shashi Shekhar Vempati

Explanation: Shashi Shekhar Vempati was appointed chairperson of the CBFC.

10Which digital screening tool has been launched by NCERT for the early identification of disability in school children?
A.DIKSHA 2.0
B.e-Shiksha
C.Shaala Darpan
D.PRASHAST 2.0

Correct Answer: D. PRASHAST 2.0

Explanation: NCERT launched the 'PRASHAST 2.0' tool for the early identification of disability.

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