Daily Current Affairs 3 July 2026

Q1 When is PM Narendra Modi scheduled to make his maiden visit to New Zealand?

• ANext week after the India-New Zealand FTACorrect
• BIn April 2026
• CNext month before the India-New Zealand FTA
• DNo visit is scheduled

Explanation PM Modi's maiden visit to New Zealand is scheduled for next week following the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in April 2026.

Q2 What was the main purpose of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in April 2026?

• ATo boost trade in goods and services and encourage investmentCorrect
• BTo establish a military alliance
• CTo promote cultural exchange programs
• DTo create a joint space exploration mission

Explanation The India-New Zealand FTA signed in April 2026 aims to boost trade in goods and services and encourage investment between the two countries.

Q3 Who will PM Modi meet for the first time during his visit to New Zealand?

• AChristopher LuxonCorrect
• BJacinda Ardern
• CScott Morrison
• DBoris Johnson

Explanation PM Modi will meet New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for the first time during his maiden visit to New Zealand.

Q1 Why has the Indian government summoned Meta recently?

• AFor Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialCorrect
• BFor launching a new social media platform
• CFor data privacy violations on Facebook
• DFor increasing internet tariffs

Explanation The government summoned Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material, as reported.

Q2 Which Indian minister directed officials to summon Meta over Instagram ads?

• ANarendra Modi
• BRavi Shankar Prasad
• CAshwini VaishnawCorrect
• DPiyush Goyal

Explanation IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed officials to summon Meta regarding the issue.

Q3 What other concern did the government raise about WhatsApp?

• ANew username feature increasing cybercrimesCorrect
• BCharging users for messages
• CRemoving end-to-end encryption
• DBlocking Indian users

Explanation The government questioned WhatsApp's new username feature for potential risks of online fraud and cybercrimes.

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 What is the current death toll due to the ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur?

• A15
• B17
• C18Correct
• D20

Explanation The death toll has risen to 18 as per the latest reports.

Q2 How many women are currently undergoing treatment after the ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur?

• A12
• B14Correct
• C15
• D83

Explanation Currently, 14 women are undergoing treatment following the incident.

Q3 Among the women undergoing treatment for the ammonia gas leak, how many are on ventilator support?

• ANone
• BOneCorrect
• CTwo
• DThree

Explanation One woman is reported to be on ventilator support.

Q1 What major health challenge is India currently facing according to recent reports?

• ADengue vaccine shortage
• BIntensifying heat crisisCorrect
• CMeasles outbreak
• DMicroplastic pollution

Explanation The reports emphasize the intensifying heat crisis as a major health challenge in India.

Q2 What do the health system gaps in India reveal about the country's response to health risks?

• AHealth risks are isolated and simple
• BHealth risks are layered and interconnectedCorrect
• CHealth system is fully prepared
• DEnvironmental exposures have no impact

Explanation The gaps reveal that health risks are no longer isolated but layered and interconnected.

Q3 Which factors are shaping long-term health outcomes in India as per the reports?

• AClimate, infrastructure, and everyday environmentsCorrect
• BOnly climate change
• COnly infrastructure development
• DOnly microplastic pollution

Explanation The reports highlight climate, infrastructure, and everyday environments as key factors shaping health outcomes.

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 value of India’s services PMI in June 2026?

• A57.4Correct
• B54.7
• C67.4
• D75.4

Explanation The services PMI dropped to 57.4 in June 2026, marking the slowest growth in 17 months.

Q2 According to HSBC’s Chief India Economist, what primarily caused the slowdown in India’s services sector in June 2026?

• AWeaker domestic demand and slower new ordersCorrect
• BDecline in export orders
• CIncrease in inflation
• DGovernment policy changes

Explanation The slowdown was due to weaker domestic demand and slower new orders, while export orders remained resilient.

Q3 How did export orders perform in India’s services sector in June 2026?

• AThey remained resilientCorrect
• BThey declined sharply
• CThey increased significantly
• DThey were stagnant

Explanation Despite the slowdown, export orders remained resilient in June 2026.

Q1 What was the approximate amount Bank of Baroda paid to settle the NMC Health dispute?

• A₹5,700 crore
• B$600 million
• CBoth ₹5,700 crore and $600 millionCorrect
• D₹1,000 crore

Explanation Bank of Baroda paid approximately ₹5,700 crore, which is around $600 million, to settle the NMC Health dispute.

Q2 Who founded NMC Healthcare, the company involved in the dispute settled by Bank of Baroda?

• ARatan Tata
• BB.R. ShettyCorrect
• CMukesh Ambani
• DNarayana Murthy

Explanation NMC Healthcare was founded by India-born entrepreneur B.R. Shetty.

Q3 What was revealed about NMC Healthcare in 2020 leading to its collapse?

• AUndisclosed debt running into billionsCorrect
• BFraudulent activities by management
• CGovernment takeover
• DMerger with another company

Explanation NMC Healthcare collapsed after undisclosed debt running into billions of dollars was uncovered.

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.

Q1 What was significant about Ireland's recent cricket series win over India?

• AIt was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format
• BIt was Ireland's first series win over the reigning T20 world champions
• CIt was a 2-0 series win in Belfast
• DAll of the aboveCorrect

Explanation Ireland's 2-0 series win over India in Belfast was their first-ever series win against the reigning T20 world champions in any format.

Q2 According to Cricket Ireland chief O'Donnell, what is the impact of Ireland's series win over India?

• AIreland will be more acceptable as oppositionCorrect
• BIndia will be considered weaker
• CThe series win has no impact
• DIreland will host more matches in India

Explanation O'Donnell stated that Ireland will be more acceptable as opposition after their series win over India.

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.