Daily Current Affairs 3 July 2026

Q1 Why did the Indian IT Ministry issue notices to WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal regarding their username features?

• ADue to concerns over fraud, impersonation, and misuse associated with usernamesCorrect
• BBecause the platforms increased subscription fees
• CFor not complying with data localization laws
• DFor launching new payment services without approval

Explanation The IT Ministry issued notices due to concerns about fraud, impersonation, and misuse risks related to the username features.

Q2 What action was WhatsApp directed to take regarding its username feature?

• APause the rollout of the username featureCorrect
• BImmediately launch the username feature nationwide
• CRemove the username feature permanently
• DIncrease security for payment transactions

Explanation WhatsApp was directed to pause the rollout of its username feature over scam and impersonation concerns.

Q3 What common concern did the IT Ministry raise about the username features of WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal?

• AThey allow users to connect without sharing phone numbers, increasing fraud risksCorrect
• BThey consume excessive mobile data
• CThey violate copyright laws
• DThey do not support end-to-end encryption

Explanation The username features enable users to connect without sharing phone numbers, which raises risks of fraud and impersonation.

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

• ABelgiumCorrect
• BSenegal
• CDraw
• DMatch postponed

Explanation Belgium won the match 3-2 after a dramatic comeback in extra time.

Q2 At what minute was the winning penalty scored in the Belgium vs Senegal match?

• A90:00
• B105:00
• C124:44Correct
• D110:30

Explanation The winning penalty was scored at 124:44 minutes during extra time.

Q3 What milestone did Senegal's exit represent for African teams in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage?

• AFirst African team to reach quarterfinals
• BFourth African team to be eliminated narrowly in knockout stageCorrect
• COnly African team to win a knockout match
• DNo African teams qualified for knockout stage

Explanation Senegal became the fourth African side to bow out narrowly in the knockout stage.

Q1 Which player scored two goals for Spain in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Austria?

• AMikel OyarzabalCorrect
• BLionel Messi
• CCristiano Ronaldo
• DKylian Mbappe

Explanation Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals for Spain in their match against Austria.

Q2 As of the match against Austria, what is Spain's total goal difference in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• A8-0Correct
• B5-2
• C3-1
• D6-3

Explanation Spain has outscored their opponents 8-0 in the tournament so far.

Q3 Which two teams had not conceded any goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as mentioned?

• ASpain and MexicoCorrect
• BSpain and Austria
• CMexico and Austria
• DSpain and Brazil

Explanation Spain and Mexico are the two teams yet to concede any goals in the tournament.

Q1 What was the result of the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Spain and Austria in 2026?

• ASpain won 3-0Correct
• BAustria won 3-0
• CMatch ended in a 1-1 draw
• DSpain won 2-1

Explanation Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the Round of 32 match.

Q2 What significant milestone did Spain achieve by winning against Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

• AFirst World Cup knockout match win since 2010Correct
• BFirst World Cup final appearance since 2010
• CFirst World Cup group stage win since 2010
• DFirst World Cup match win ever

Explanation Spain won their first World Cup knockout match since they lifted the trophy in 2010.

Q3 By winning the Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain advanced to which stage?

• ALast 16Correct
• BQuarterfinals
• CSemifinals
• DFinal

Explanation Spain's victory allowed them to reach the last 16 stage of the competition.

Q1 Between which years did India rank in the top two for most Anti-Doping Rule Violations in athletics according to the AIU?

• A2020-2023
• B2021-2024
• C2022-2025Correct
• D2023-2026

Explanation India ranked in the top two for most ADRVs in athletics between 2022 and 2025 as per the Athletics Integrity Unit's June list.

Q2 Which organization released the list ranking India among the top two for doping violations in athletics?

• AWorld Anti-Doping Agency
• BAthletics Integrity UnitCorrect
• CInternational Olympic Committee
• DInternational Association of Athletics Federations

Explanation The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) released the June list of global dope offenders including India's ranking.

Q3 India's ranking in the AIU's June list pertains to violations in which sport?

• ACricket
• BAthleticsCorrect
• CFootball
• DBadminton

Explanation India's top two ranking for Anti-Doping Rule Violations is specifically in athletics.

Q1 What was the score at half-time in the Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

• A1-0 to Portugal
• B1-0 to Croatia
• C0-0Correct
• D2-1 to Portugal

Explanation The match was 0-0 at half-time as Croatia withstood Portuguese pressure.

Q2 Which players were part of Portugal's attack in the first half against Croatia?

• ALeao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro NetoCorrect
• BMessi, Neymar, Mbappe
• CLeao, Modric, Perisic
• DRonaldo, Modric, Neto

Explanation Portugal's attack included Leao alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Neto.

Q3 What was notable about Croatia's lineup in the first half against Portugal?

• AThey made several changes
• BThey played with an unchanged lineupCorrect
• CThey substituted their goalkeeper
• DThey played with 10 men

Explanation Croatia's lineup remained unchanged during the first half.

Q1 Who did Velavan Senthilkumar lose to in the semifinals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour in Mumbai?

• ATanvi Khanna
• BYassin ShohdyCorrect
• CAn Egyptian player not named
• DThe top seed

Explanation Velavan Senthilkumar lost to second seed Yassin Shohdy of Egypt in the semifinals.

Q2 Which Indian player entered the women's final of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour in Mumbai?

• AVelavan Senthilkumar
• BTanvi KhannaCorrect
• CYassin Shohdy
• DNo Indian player reached the final

Explanation Tanvi Khanna entered the women's final of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour in Mumbai.

Q1 From where was the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims flagged off in 2026?

• AKashmir
• BJammuCorrect
• CSrinagar
• DLeh

Explanation The first batch of Amarnath pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu.

Q2 Approximately how many pilgrims were in the first batch of the 2026 Amarnath yatra?

• AAbout 2,500
• BMore than 4,800Correct
• CAround 10,000
• DLess than 1,000

Explanation The first batch consisted of more than 4,800 pilgrims.

Q3 What security measure was taken for the 2026 Amarnath yatra?

• AReduced security presence
• BUnprecedented security stepped up on yatra routesCorrect
• CNo special security arrangements
• DSecurity only at Jammu

Explanation Security on the yatra routes was stepped up with unprecedented measures.

Q1 What was the immediate action taken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after the man died falling into an open manhole?

• ASuspended four officialsCorrect
• BIncreased rainfall warnings
• CClosed all manholes in Mumbai
• DAnnounced a city-wide safety audit

Explanation The BMC suspended four officials following the incident, as stated in the sources.

Q2 What compensation did the Maharashtra government announce for the family of the man who died in the manhole accident?

• A₹5 lakh
• B₹10 lakhCorrect
• C₹15 lakh
• DNo compensation announced

Explanation The Maharashtra government announced ₹10 lakh aid for the victim's family.

Q3 Where in Mumbai did the manhole accident resulting in the man's death occur?

• AAndheri
• BChandivaliCorrect
• CBandra
• DDadar

Explanation The incident occurred in Chandivali, Mumbai.

Q1 Who is heading the panel approved by the West Bengal Cabinet to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code bill?

• ARetired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash DesaiCorrect
• BWest Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul
• CChief Minister of West Bengal
• DAttorney General of India

Explanation The panel is headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, as stated by the sources.

Q2 How much time has the West Bengal Cabinet given the panel to scrutinise the draft Uniform Civil Code legislation?

• ATwo weeks
• BFour weeksCorrect
• CSix weeks
• DEight weeks

Explanation Minister Agnimitra Paul stated that the panel would have four weeks to scrutinise the draft legislation and submit its recommendations.

Q3 Which state’s cabinet approved the formation of a panel to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code bill?

• ATamil Nadu
• BWest BengalCorrect
• CKerala
• DMaharashtra

Explanation The West Bengal Cabinet approved the panel to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code bill.

Q1 What was the freight volume loaded by Indian Railways in June 2026?

• A142.21 million tonnesCorrect
• B136.71 million tonnes
• C150 million tonnes
• D130 million tonnes

Explanation Indian Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes of freight in June 2026, up from 136.71 million tonnes in June 2025.

Q2 By how much did Indian Railways' freight earnings increase in June 2026 compared to June 2025?

• A₹430 croreCorrect
• B₹500 crore
• C₹300 crore
• D₹600 crore

Explanation Freight earnings generated an additional revenue of about ₹430 crore in June 2026, a 3% increase over June 2025.

Q3 What was the percentage increase in passenger traffic for Indian Railways in June 2026?

• A2.3%Correct
• B4%
• C3%
• D5%

Explanation Passenger traffic increased by 2.3% in June 2026 compared to the previous year.