Current Affairs 09 May 2026

Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s 1st unicorn in the space-tech sector.

• Skyroot Aerospace became India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million.
• Company valuation reached $1.1 billion.
• Funds will support the launch of Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket.
• Founded in 2018 by former ISRO engineers in Hyderabad.
• Successfully launched Vikram-S in 2022, India’s first private rocket launch.

PMEGP creates 36.33 lakh employment opportunities in rural India.

• Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme generated 36.33 lakh employment opportunities during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle.
• Helped establish 4,03,706 micro-enterprises, exceeding the target.
• Nearly 80% of enterprises were set up in rural areas.
• Women managed around 40% of enterprises.
• Implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

IOC lifts Belarus ban ahead of LA 2028 Olympics; Russia remains suspended.

• International Olympic Committee lifted restrictions on Belarusian athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
• Belarusian athletes can now participate in international competitions without IOC-imposed limits.
• Russian athletes remain suspended, allowed to compete only as neutral athletes under strict conditions.
• Decision reflects differing IOC policies toward Belarus and Russia in international sports participation.

India introduces QR-code verification system for census enumerators ahead of the 2027 Census.

• India introduced QR-code enabled ID cards for census enumerators for Census 2027.
• Residents can verify enumerators’ identity by scanning the QR code via mobile devices.
• Part of a digital census system to improve transparency, security, and efficiency.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launches the JANANI platform for maternal healthcare.

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI digital platform for maternal and child healthcare.
• JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care.
• Upgraded system of the RCH portal to track women’s health records across reproductive stages.
• Enables tracking of antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services.
• Provides QR-based Mother and Child Health (MCH) cards for portability.
• Includes real-time dashboards, risk alerts, and automated due lists for high-risk pregnancies.
• Integrated with national systems like U-WIN and POSHAN for data sharing.