Daily Current Affairs 6 July 2026

Q1 Who scored both goals for Norway in their 2-1 victory over Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16?

• ALionel Messi
• BKylian Mbappe
• CErling HaalandCorrect
• DNeymar

Explanation Erling Haaland scored both goals for Norway, leading to their 2-1 win over Brazil.

Q2 What historic achievement did Norway accomplish by defeating Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026?

• AWinning the World Cup
• BQualifying for quarterfinals for the first timeCorrect
• CBecoming top scorers of the tournament
• DEliminating Lionel Messi's team

Explanation Norway qualified for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.

Q3 After scoring against Brazil, with which players did Haaland level in the FIFA World Cup 2026 top scorers list?

• ANeymar and Mbappe
• BLionel Messi and Kylian MbappeCorrect
• CCristiano Ronaldo and Messi
• DMbappe and Neymar

Explanation Haaland's goals brought him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the tournament's top scorers list.

Q1 Who scored twice to eliminate Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16?

• ANyland
• BErling HaalandCorrect
• CNeymar
• DKylian Mbappe

Explanation Erling Haaland scored twice to eliminate Brazil as per the match highlights.

Q2 What role did Norway's Nyland play in the match against Brazil?

• AScored a goal
• BMade crucial savesCorrect
• CReceived a red card
• DAssisted a goal

Explanation Nyland made crucial saves to deny Brazil, helping Norway win the match.

Q3 What was Brazil's historical record against Norway before the 2026 World Cup match?

• ABrazil had won all previous matches
• BBrazil had never beaten NorwayCorrect
• CBrazil and Norway had never played before
• DBrazil had beaten Norway twice

Explanation Brazil had never beaten Norway, with two draws and two losses in four previous meetings.

Q1 Who did Kishan praise for a match-winning performance in the second T20I?

• ABethellCorrect
• BBishnoi
• CKishan himself
• DAn Indian batsman

Explanation Kishan lauded Bethell’s match-winning knock in the second T20I.

Q2 What mistake by Indian leg-spinner Bishnoi did Kishan highlight in the second T20I?

• ABowling three no-ballsCorrect
• BDropping catches
• CBowling wides
• DGetting injured

Explanation Kishan mentioned that three no-balls by Bishnoi made things easier for the English batsman.

Q3 What did Kishan say India needs to do to improve their performance?

• AUnderstand conditions betterCorrect
• BChange the team captain
• CPractice more batting
• DAvoid playing in England

Explanation Kishan emphasized that India needs to understand conditions better.

Q1 Why were all schools and colleges in Mumbai closed on July 6, 2026?

• ADue to a public holiday declared by the government
• BBecause of an orange alert issued by the IMD following heavy rainfallCorrect
• CTo conduct annual examinations
• DFor maintenance and renovation work

Explanation The IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai on July 6 due to incessant rainfall and severe waterlogging, leading to the closure of all schools and colleges.

Q2 Which areas in Maharashtra experienced severe waterlogging on July 5, 2026?

• ANagpur and Aurangabad
• BPune and Nashik
• CMumbai and ThaneCorrect
• DSolapur and Kolhapur

Explanation Severe waterlogging was reported in Mumbai and Thane districts due to incessant rainfall.

Q3 What type of alert did the India Meteorological Department issue for Mumbai on July 6, 2026?

• ARed alert
• BYellow alert
• COrange alertCorrect
• DGreen alert

Explanation The IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai on July 6 following heavy rainfall.

Q1 According to NFHS-6 data, what has declined in India despite improvements in institutional deliveries and maternity programmes?

• AExclusive breastfeeding ratesCorrect
• BInfant vaccination rates
• CMaternal mortality rates
• DChild immunization coverage

Explanation NFHS-6 data show that exclusive breastfeeding rates have declined despite improvements in institutional deliveries and maternity programmes.

Q2 What persistent gaps contribute to the decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates in India?

• APostnatal support, workplace protection, and maternity benefitsCorrect
• BHospital infrastructure and vaccination coverage
• CChild nutrition programmes and sanitation
• DEducation levels and rural healthcare access

Explanation The decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates is linked to persistent gaps in postnatal support, workplace protection, and maternity benefits.

Q3 Which factors are identified as contributing to the decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates in India?

• AMedical, social, and economic factorsCorrect
• BPolitical and environmental factors
• CTechnological and infrastructural factors
• DCultural and linguistic factors

Explanation Medical, social, and economic factors are cited as key contributors to the decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates.

Q1 How many people were killed in the Mumbai chawl collapse?

• AFour
• BFive
• CSixCorrect
• DSeven

Explanation The article states that six people were killed in the Mumbai chawl collapse.

Q2 What was the condition of the 24-year-old man injured in the Mumbai chawl collapse?

• ACritical
• BStableCorrect
• CDeceased
• DUnknown

Explanation According to Rajawadi Hospital, the 24-year-old man's condition is stable.

Q3 Where did the seven-year-old boy die after the Mumbai chawl collapse?

• AAt the site
• BDuring treatment at Rajawadi HospitalCorrect
• CAt home
• DIn another hospital

Explanation The seven-year-old boy died during treatment at Rajawadi Hospital as per the information given.

Q1 What action did the Mumbai civic body take in response to heavy monsoon rains on July 6, 2026?

• AOrdered schools and colleges to remain shutCorrect
• BDeclared a public holiday for all offices
• CSuspended all public transport services
• DIssued a flood warning for the entire city

Explanation The Mumbai civic body ordered schools and colleges to remain shut on July 6, 2026, due to heavy monsoon rains.

Q2 Which states were placed on alert due to the threat of heavy rains during the monsoon in July 2026?

• AHimachal Pradesh, Kerala, OdishaCorrect
• BPunjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan
• CTamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
• DWest Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand

Explanation Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Odisha were placed on alert due to the threat of heavy rains.

Q3 What impact did the monsoon rains have on Mumbai's transportation on July 5, 2026?

• AAir traffic was hitCorrect
• BMetro services were extended
• CNew bus routes were introduced
• DRailway services were unaffected

Explanation The heavy monsoon rains affected air traffic in Mumbai.

Q1 What is the length of the road planned under the Thammanam–Pullepady Road project?

• A2.5 km
• B3.7 kmCorrect
• C5 km
• D4.2 km

Explanation The project aims to construct a 3.7-kilometer-long four-lane road.

Q2 Which two locations will the new Thammanam–Pullepady Road connect?

• AMG Road and Edappally–Vyttila NH 66 BypassCorrect
• BMG Road and Kochi Port
• CThammanam and Vyttila Bus Terminal
• DEdappally and Pullepady Market

Explanation The road will link MG Road with the Edappally–Vyttila NH 66 Bypass.

Q3 What is the purpose of the digital survey mentioned in the project?

• ATo assess environmental impact
• BTo plan the widening and extension of the roadCorrect
• CTo conduct traffic analysis
• DTo design a new railway line

Explanation The digital survey is for planning the widening and extension of the Thammanam–Pullepady Road.

Q1 How many criminal cases are currently pending against lawmakers in Kerala?

• A256Correct
• B22
• C9
• D100

Explanation The total number of criminal cases pending against Kerala lawmakers is 256.

Q2 How many cases against Kerala lawmakers have been delayed for more than five years?

• A9Correct
• B22
• C256
• D0

Explanation Nine cases against Kerala lawmakers have been pending for over five years.

Q3 For how long have 22 cases against Kerala lawmakers been delayed?

• AMore than two yearsCorrect
• BMore than five years
• CLess than one year
• DExactly one year

Explanation Twenty-two cases have been delayed for more than two years.

Q1 Where was Ali Khamenei's funeral held on July 5, 2026?

• AGrand Mosalla religious complex in TehranCorrect
• BAzadi Stadium in Tehran
• CImam Reza Shrine in Mashhad
• DJamkaran Mosque in Qom

Explanation The funeral was held at Tehran's Grand Mosalla religious complex.

Q2 Who was notably missing from Ali Khamenei's funeral?

• AMojtaba KhameneiCorrect
• BThree brothers of Ali Khamenei
• CFour members of Khamenei's family
• DIsraeli officials

Explanation Mojtaba Khamenei was missing from the funeral, while three brothers attended.

Q3 What event led to the deaths of Ali Khamenei and four family members earlier in 2026?

• AIsraeli airstrikes reportedly based on US intelligenceCorrect
• BInternal political conflict in Iran
• CNatural disaster in Tehran
• DAccidental explosion at Grand Mosalla

Explanation Ali Khamenei and four family members were killed in Israeli airstrikes reportedly based on US intelligence.

Q1 According to experts, what is a key benefit of using AI-powered tools in tracing missing persons?

• AThey reduce the cost of investigations
• BThey improve the speed and accuracy of investigationsCorrect
• CThey replace human investigators entirely
• DThey eliminate the need for physical searches

Explanation Experts stated that AI-powered tools significantly improve the speed and accuracy of investigations when tracing missing persons.

Q2 When are AI-powered tools particularly valuable in investigations of missing persons?

• AWhen the missing person is a child
• BWhen time is criticalCorrect
• CWhen the case is over a year old
• DWhen the missing person is from a rural area

Explanation The tools are especially valuable when time is critical, enabling faster and more precise investigations.