Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 07 May 2026
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🛡️ Operation Sindoor & Defence
On 22 April 2025, a terrible terror attack happened in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. 26 tourists were killed by a Pakistan-backed group called The Resistance Front (TRF). In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of 7-8 May 2025. The Indian Air Force used Rafale fighter jets to destroy 9 terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists were killed in this operation.
Think of C4I2SR as a super-smart brain for the military. After Operation Sindoor, India started building large underground rooms (like bunkers) for the Army to work safely during war. These rooms are fitted with C4I2SR systems. In simple words, this system connects all branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and gives them live information about what's happening on the ground, in the air, and at sea — all at the same time. It's like having CCTV cameras everywhere but for the whole battlefield.
During Operation Sindoor, India faced many drone attacks from Pakistan. This taught India a lesson — it needs a stronger air defence system. So, Mission Sudarshan Chakra was created. Think of it like an umbrella made of many layers that can catch anything flying towards India — missiles, drones, aircraft. It connects three systems: Akashteer (for the Army), IACCS (for the Air Force), and TRIGUN (for the Navy). "Sudarshan Chakra" is the name of Lord Krishna's powerful discus weapon, which never misses its target.
PRAHAAR is a National Counter-Terrorism Policy launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The word "PRAHAAR" means a sudden, powerful attack. Each letter stands for something: Prevention of Terror Attacks, Responses (quick action), Aggregating Internal Capacities (training police better), Human Rights (following the law while fighting terror), Attenuating Conditions (stopping radicalization), Aligning International Efforts (working with other countries), and Recovery and Resilience (helping people return to normal life after an attack). In simple words, it's India's complete plan to stop terrorism before it happens and respond strongly if it does.
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan. It decides how the water of six rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) is shared. After Operation Sindoor, India did something it had never done before — it put this treaty "in abeyance," which means it temporarily paused the treaty. How? India used its geographic advantage. Since most of these rivers flow from India into Pakistan, India controls the water upstream. By pausing the treaty, India sent a strong message: if you send terrorists, you won't get water freely. India also stopped all trade with Pakistan and closed the Attari-Wagah border.
👩 Acid Attack Victims – Supreme Court Ruling
Earlier, the law only protected people who had acid thrown on their body (external injuries). But what if someone is forced to drink acid? Their internal organs get damaged badly, but there may be no marks on the outside. The Supreme Court said this is unfair. So, it changed the definition to include survivors who were forcibly given acid to drink or ingest. Now, even if there are no visible scars on the body, such victims get disability benefits, compensation, and legal protection. This is a very important judgment because it recognizes hidden suffering.
Normally, only Parliament can change a law. But Article 142 of the Constitution gives the Supreme Court a special power — it can pass any order needed to do "complete justice" in a case. The Court used this power to create a "deemed amendment," meaning it acted as if the law was already changed. This will remain in effect until Parliament officially changes the RPwD Act. The Court did this because waiting for Parliament would take too long, and acid attack victims needed help immediately. Also, the Court made this apply from 2016 (when the RPwD Act was passed), so even past victims can now claim benefits.
Under Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (which replaced the old IPC), anyone who hurts someone using acid — either by throwing it or by forcing someone to drink it — faces a minimum of 10 years in jail. This can go up to life imprisonment, plus a fine. The crime is non-bailable, meaning the accused cannot easily get bail. Also, under BNSS 2023, all hospitals (government or private) must give free first-aid to acid attack victims immediately and inform the police.
⚖️ Supreme Court & Polity
The Supreme Court currently has 34 judges (including the Chief Justice of India). But there are over 92,000 pending cases, and after COVID-19, many more cases are being filed online. So, the Cabinet approved a new bill to increase the strength to 38 judges (37 + 1 CJI). This will be done by amending the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. The last time the strength was increased was in 2019 (from 31 to 34). Originally, the Constitution (Article 124) said the Supreme Court would have just 1 Chief Justice + 7 judges = 8 total. Over the years, Parliament kept increasing this number as India grew.
This is an important difference. For High Courts, the President can increase the number of judges through a simple order (Article 216). But for the Supreme Court, Article 124(1) clearly says Parliament must pass a law to change the number. The President cannot do it alone. The process is: Chief Justice writes to Law Ministry → Cabinet approves → Bill introduced in Parliament → Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha pass it → President gives assent → New strength becomes official. This is because the Supreme Court is the highest court, so any change needs full parliamentary approval.
🎵 Vande Mataram Law
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 already protects three things: the National Flag (Tiranga), the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), and the Constitution of India. If you insult any of these, you can go to jail for up to 3 years. Now, the Cabinet wants to add Vande Mataram (National Song) to this list. So, if someone intentionally stops others from singing Vande Mataram or creates disturbance during its singing, they can be punished with the same penalty — up to 3 years in prison and/or a fine. Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his novel Anandamath in the 1880s.
🌍 ILO Complaint by Tea Workers
A trade union called Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (which represents tea garden workers in West Bengal) filed a complaint at the International Labour Organization (ILO). They used Article 24 of the ILO Constitution. What does Article 24 do? It allows any workers' union or employers' group to file a "representation" (complaint) saying that a country is not properly following the ILO conventions it has agreed to. The complaint says India failed to protect tea workers from forced labour, unequal pay, and discrimination — even though India has signed conventions against these things. Only trade unions or employer groups can file under Article 24; normal citizens or NGOs cannot. If the ILO finds the complaint valid, it can publicly name and shame the country.
🌋 Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is in the Albay province of the Philippines, on an island called Luzon. It is famous worldwide for its "perfect cone" shape — it looks almost like a perfect triangle, which is very rare for a volcano. It is a stratovolcano (also called a composite volcano), which means it is built from layers of lava and ash over many years. It erupted recently, and authorities raised the alert to Level 3 (out of 5), forcing people to evacuate. Its most destructive eruption was in 1814, which buried an entire town and killed over 1,200 people. The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where most of the world's earthquakes and volcanoes occur.
🔬 Metamaterials
Normally, a material's behaviour depends on what it's made of — iron behaves like iron, rubber behaves like rubber. But metamaterials are special: scientists design their internal structure (how the material is arranged at a tiny level) to make them behave in ways no natural material can. European researchers recently created metamaterials that can physically "learn" and change shape based on their environment. For example, if you push it from one side, it bends differently than if you push it from the other side (called non-reciprocal behaviour). These could be used in soft robotics, artificial limbs, and smart materials that adapt on their own. The study was published in Nature Physics.
🏦 UDGAM Portal
UDGAM stands for "Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access Information." It was launched by the RBI in August 2023. Sometimes people forget about old bank accounts, or account holders die without telling their family about the money. This money goes into a fund called DEAF (Depositors' Education and Awareness Fund). The UDGAM portal lets you search across 30 banks (covering 90% of unclaimed funds) to find if you or your family has any such money. Over 20 lakh people have used it so far. But there's a problem — it doesn't include post office deposits, provident funds, or insurance. Also, the actual claiming process is complicated because banks ask for legal documents like succession certificates. The Supreme Court is now reviewing these problems.
Current affairs is not about memorizing facts — it's about understanding what happened and why it matters. If you understand the story behind each news item, you'll remember it much longer and can answer questions even if they're asked differently in the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Operation Sindoor was a military operation India launched on 7-8 May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack. It's extremely important for exams because:
- For Prelims: Questions can come on C4I2SR, Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Akashteer, PRAHAAR, S-400, Project Kusha, SCALP missiles
- For Mains: Essay questions on India shifting from "strategic restraint" to "proactive retaliation," the Doval Doctrine, nuclear bluff, and integrated theatre commands
- For Interview: Be ready to discuss whether India should maintain this aggressive posture or return to strategic restraint
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Before this ruling, only people who had acid thrown on their body (causing visible scars) were considered "acid attack victims" under the RPwD Act, 2016. The Supreme Court changed this to also include people who were forcibly made to drink acid. Why does this matter? Because drinking acid damages internal organs (food pipe, stomach, etc.) but may not leave any visible marks on the outside. These victims were earlier denied disability benefits because their injuries were "invisible." The Court used Article 142 to make this change apply from 2016, so even old victims can now claim benefits.
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Simply adding more judges does not solve the real problem. The criticisms are:
- More judges ≠ faster justice: If the Collegium and government are slow in appointing judges, seats remain empty regardless of the sanctioned strength
- Systemic issues ignored: Problems like how cases are listed, too many Special Leave Petitions, and inefficient court management are not addressed
- Law Commission's alternative ignored: The 18th Law Commission suggested creating regional benches in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai to handle appeals, instead of bringing every case to Delhi
- No National Court of Appeal: Experts have long suggested a separate appeals court below the Supreme Court, which the government has not created
Think of it like adding more lanes to a road — if the traffic signals are broken, more lanes won't help.
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This is by design. The ILO was created in 1919 to deal with labour issues, and its system was built around three main players: governments, workers' organizations (trade unions), and employers' organizations. Article 24 is specifically meant for industrial associations — groups that directly represent workers or employers. The logic is that these groups have first-hand knowledge of labour violations and can present concrete evidence. If any citizen could file, the ILO would be flooded with complaints. For individual complaints, there are other mechanisms like the ILO's Committee of Experts or UN human rights bodies. India has ratified 6 out of 10 core ILO conventions.
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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a 40,000 km long horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's earthquakes and volcanoes. It covers about 75% of all active volcanoes. It passes through South America, North America, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, and New Zealand. whenever a volcano erupts or a big earthquake hits, check if it's in the Ring of Fire — it almost always is. Countries in this zone include Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Chile, USA (California/Alaska), and New Zealand.
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Metamaterials are artificial materials designed by humans — we dont find in nature. Their special property: how they behave depends not on what chemical they're made of, but on how their tiny internal structure is arranged. The new breakthrough: European scientists created metamaterials that can "learn." This means the material changes its shape based on experience, like how a human learns to ride a bicycle. Possible uses: soft robots, artificial limbs, and smart building materials. The study was published in Nature Physics.
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The UDGAM portal helps to find unclaimed bank deposits, but it has several problems:
- Limited coverage: It only covers bank deposits. Post office savings, provident funds (PF), and insurance policies are not included
- Complicated claiming: Even after finding the money on UDGAM, actually getting it is very hard. Banks demand legal documents like succession certificates or probate
- Even with a will: Surprisingly, even when there is a clear will, banks often refuse to release funds without additional legal documents
A PIL has been filed asking the Supreme Court to fix these issues.
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