Daily Current Affairs 2 July 2026

Q1 What is the name of India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket?

• AVikram-1Correct
• BMission Aagaman
• CPSLV
• DGSLV

Explanation The rocket is named Vikram-1, as stated in both sources.

Q2 What is the name of the first test flight of Vikram-1?

• AMission AagamanCorrect
• BMission Gaganyaan
• CMission Shakti
• DMission Mangal

Explanation The first test flight of Vikram-1 is named Mission Aagaman.

Q3 What is the launch window for Vikram-1's first test flight?

• AJuly 12 to August 4Correct
• BAugust 1 to August 31
• CJune 1 to June 30
• DJuly 1 to July 10

Explanation The launch window is between July 12 and August 4, 2026.

Q1 What did India condemn regarding the 125-year-old Gurudwara in Pakistan?

• ADemolition of parts of the Gurudwara by a local businessmanCorrect
• BConstruction of a new building near the Gurudwara
• CRelocation of the Gurudwara to another city
• DClosure of the Gurudwara to the public

Explanation India condemned the demolition of parts of the 125-year-old Gurudwara in Farooqabad, Pakistan, reportedly carried out by a local businessman.

Q2 What did the Indian Ministry of External Affairs urge Pakistan to do after the Gurudwara demolition?

• AEnsure justice and restore the demolished partsCorrect
• BIncrease security around religious sites
• CBuild a new Gurudwara in Farooqabad
• DBan local businessmen from religious sites

Explanation The MEA called on the Pakistani government to ensure justice and restoration of the demolished parts of the Gurudwara.

Q3 Where is the demolished 125-year-old Gurudwara located?

• AFarooqabad, Punjab province, PakistanCorrect
• BAmritsar, India
• CLahore, Pakistan
• DIslamabad, Pakistan

Explanation The Gurudwara is located in Farooqabad, Punjab province, Pakistan.

Q1 Which company was ordered by a Swedish court to pay 14.3 billion kronor for antitrust violations?

• AGoogleCorrect
• BPricerunner
• CKlarna
• DAmazon

Explanation The Swedish court ordered Google to pay 14.3 billion kronor for unfairly promoting its own shopping service.

Q2 What was the reason for the Swedish court's order against Google?

• AUnfairly promoting its own shopping serviceCorrect
• BData privacy violations
• CTax evasion
• DPatent infringement

Explanation Google was ordered to pay damages for unfairly promoting its own shopping service, violating antitrust laws.

Q3 What is the expected immediate outcome regarding the payment ordered by the Swedish court?

• AGoogle will pay immediately
• BPricerunner will receive payment soon
• CGoogle is likely to appeal, delaying paymentCorrect
• DPayment will be made by the Swedish government

Explanation Google is expected to appeal the ruling, so Pricerunner is unlikely to receive the payment soon.

Q1 Who scored both goals for England in their 2-1 win over DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?

• AHarry KaneCorrect
• BMarcus Rashford
• CRaheem Sterling
• DJadon Sancho

Explanation Harry Kane scored both goals for England in their 2-1 victory over DR Congo.

Q2 Which team will England face in the Round of 16 after defeating DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• AMexicoCorrect
• BBrazil
• CFrance
• DArgentina

Explanation England will meet co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16 following their win against DR Congo.

Q3 What was the final score of the England vs DR Congo match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32?

• A2-1Correct
• B3-0
• C1-0
• D2-2

Explanation The match ended with England defeating DR Congo 2-1.

Q1 What was the final score of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match between Mexico and Ecuador?

• A1-0 in favor of Mexico
• B2-0 in favor of MexicoCorrect
• C2-1 in favor of Ecuador
• D0-0 draw

Explanation Mexico won the match 2-0 against Ecuador as stated in the summary.

Q2 Who scored a goal for Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout match against Ecuador?

• AHirving Lozano
• BRaul JimenezCorrect
• CAndres Guardado
• DJesus Corona

Explanation Raul Jimenez scored a goal for Mexico in the match, as mentioned in the summary.

Q3 What was notable about Mexico's win over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout round?

• AIt was Mexico's first knockout-round win since 1986Correct
• BIt was Mexico's first-ever World Cup win
• CMexico won without conceding a goal for the first time
• DThe match was played without any delay

Explanation The summary notes that this was Mexico's first knockout-round win since 1986.

Q1 Which team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal?

• ABelgiumCorrect
• BSenegal
• CDraw
• DMatch abandoned

Explanation Belgium won the match 3-2 after extra time against Senegal.

Q2 How was the winning goal scored in the Belgium vs Senegal match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

• AA penalty converted by Youri TielemansCorrect
• BA header from a corner kick
• CA free kick goal
• DAn own goal by Senegal

Explanation Youri Tielemans scored the winning goal by converting a penalty in the 125th minute.

Q3 What milestone did Senegal reach in the FIFA World Cup 2026 before being eliminated?

• AFourth African team to bow out narrowly in knockout stageCorrect
• BFirst African team to reach quarterfinals
• COnly African team to win a knockout match
• DDid not qualify for knockout stage

Explanation Senegal became the fourth African side to be narrowly eliminated in the knockout stage.

Q1 Who scored twice to help England secure a comeback win against DR Congo in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• ACipenga
• BMpasi
• CHarry KaneCorrect
• DThe Leopards

Explanation Harry Kane, England's captain, scored two goals to help England overturn the deficit and win the match.

Q2 Which DR Congo player scored the opening goal against England in FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AMpasi
• BCipengaCorrect
• CKane
• DThree Lions

Explanation Cipenga scored the first goal for DR Congo, giving the Leopards an early lead.

Q3 What role did goalkeeper Mpasi play in the match between England and DR Congo?

• AScored the winning goal
• BSaved multiple attacks from EnglandCorrect
• CAssisted Cipenga's goal
• DWas substituted early

Explanation Mpasi was outstanding under the bar, baulking waves of attacks from England.

Q1 What new policy has the ICC introduced to support women cricketers?

• AReturn to Play Post-Pregnancy guidelinesCorrect
• BEqual pay for men and women cricketers
• CMandatory fitness tests for all players
• DNew rules for T20 match durations

Explanation The ICC introduced the 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy' guidelines to support women cricketers returning after pregnancy.

Q2 During which tournament was the ICC's new policy on post-pregnancy return introduced?

• AMen's Cricket World Cup
• BWomen's T20 World CupCorrect
• CAsia Cup
• DIPL

Explanation The policy was introduced during the Women's T20 World Cup, which featured 30 matches.

Q3 What is the primary aim of the ICC's Return to Play Post-Pregnancy guidelines?

• ATo increase the number of matches in women's cricket
• BTo provide a level playing field for women cricketers returning after pregnancyCorrect
• CTo reduce the duration of women's cricket matches
• DTo introduce new coaching standards for women players

Explanation The guidelines aim to provide a level playing field for women cricketers returning after pregnancy.

Q1 When does India's two-Test cricket tour of Sri Lanka begin?

• AAugust 1
• BAugust 10
• CAugust 15Correct
• DAugust 20

Explanation India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starts on August 15.

Q2 What is India's current position in the World Test Championship standings?

• AFirst
• BThird
• CFifthCorrect
• DSeventh

Explanation India is currently fifth in the World Test Championship standings.

Q3 Which of the following statements is true about India in the World Test Championship?

• AIndia has won the World Test Championship twice
• BIndia has never reached the World Test Championship finals
• CIndia has reached two finals but never won the titleCorrect
• DIndia is currently ranked first

Explanation India has made two finals but never won the World Test Championship title.

Q1 How many people ran onto the field during the Senegal vs Belgium FIFA World Cup match?

• AOne
• BTwo
• CThreeCorrect
• DFour

Explanation Three people ran onto the field, briefly stopping the play.

Q2 Who held onto the ball during the pitch invasion in the Senegal vs Belgium match?

• ASenegal goalkeeper
• BBelgium defender Maxim De CuyperCorrect
• CMatch referee
• DA security guard

Explanation Belgium defender Maxim De Cuyper held onto the ball amid the incident.

Q3 What was the role of the security guards during the pitch invasion?

• AThey ignored the intruders
• BThey escorted the players off the field
• CThey removed the intruders from the fieldCorrect
• DThey stopped the match permanently

Explanation Approximately a dozen security guards were deployed to remove the intruders from the field.

Q1 From which board did Mehli Mistry resign in 2026?

• ARNT Associates, Ratan Tata's family investment officeCorrect
• BTata Sons Board
• CTata Motors Board
• DTata Steel Board

Explanation Mehli Mistry resigned from the board of RNT Associates, which is Ratan Tata's family investment office.

Q2 What legal action is Mehli Mistry undertaking following his removal from Tata Trusts?

• AAppealing before Maharashtra's charity commissionerCorrect
• BFiling a case in the Supreme Court
• CApproaching the Securities and Exchange Board of India
• DNo legal action mentioned

Explanation Mehli Mistry is contesting his removal from Tata Trusts before Maharashtra's charity commissioner.

Q3 What does Mehli Mistry's resignation signify regarding his relationship with the Tata Group?

• AA deepening separation from the Tata GroupCorrect
• BStrengthening ties with the Tata Group
• CNo change in his relationship with the Tata Group
• DJoining another Tata Group company

Explanation His resignation marks a further distancing or deepening separation from the Tata Group.

Q1 What prompted the evacuation of ISRO's Bengaluru headquarters on July 2, 2026?

• AA bomb threat received via emailCorrect
• BA fire outbreak in the building
• CA protest by employees
• DA technical failure in the facility

Explanation The ISRO Bengaluru headquarters was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat via email.

Q2 Which police station is investigating the hoax bomb threat email sent to ISRO?

• ASanjaynagar Police StationCorrect
• BBengaluru Central Police Station
• CKoramangala Police Station
• DJayanagar Police Station

Explanation The Sanjaynagar Police Station launched an investigation to trace the origin of the threatening email.

Q3 What action was taken by security forces after the bomb threat email was received at ISRO?

• AThey launched a thorough search operationCorrect
• BThey ignored the threat as a prank
• CThey increased cyber security measures only
• DThey evacuated only the top officials

Explanation Security forces conducted a thorough search operation following the bomb threat email.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on July 1, 2026?

• A94.75
• B95.16
• C95.23Correct
• D95.34

Explanation On July 1, the rupee closed at 95.23 against the US dollar, registering a decline of 67 paise.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the Indian rupee rising 26 paise to 94.90 against the US dollar on July 2, 2026?

• AIncrease in crude oil prices
• BMore hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
• CLess hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin WarshCorrect
• DRise in US dollar value

Explanation The rupee rose due to less hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and a fall in crude oil prices.

Q3 How did the Indian rupee perform against the US dollar on July 2, 2026, by the close of trading?

• AIt rose 18 paise to close at 94.90
• BIt fell 18 paise to close at 95.34Correct
• CIt remained steady at 95.23
• DIt rose 26 paise to close at 94.75

Explanation On July 2, the rupee fell 18 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar.