Daily Current Affairs 3 August 2026

Q1 How many people have died due to heavy rains in Kerala as reported?

• AOne
• BTwo
• CSixCorrect
• DNine

Explanation A total of six people have died across Kerala due to heavy rains, as reported.

Q2 How many people were shifted to relief camps in Kannur district?

• A521Correct
• B250
• C1000
• D300

Explanation 521 people were shifted to eight relief camps in Kannur district.

Q3 What alert was issued in nine districts of Kerala due to heavy rains?

• AYellow Alert
• BOrange Alert
• CRed AlertCorrect
• DNo Alert

Explanation A red alert was issued in nine districts of Kerala due to heavy rains.

Q1 Who among the following stated that women wrestlers will appeal Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal?

• AVinesh Phogat and Bajrang PuniaCorrect
• BBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh
• CThe government officials
• DThe Wrestling Federation of India

Explanation Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia said the women wrestlers will appeal Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal.

Q2 What reason did the women wrestlers give for continuing their legal fight against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?

• AThey have lost hope
• BThey want to protect the government
• CThey have not lost hope and want to appeal the acquittalCorrect
• DThey want to support Brij Bhushan

Explanation The women wrestlers said they have not lost hope and vowed to continue the legal fight by appealing the acquittal.

Q3 According to the wrestlers, who has been working to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?

• AThe judiciary
• BThe government and the entire systemCorrect
• CThe international wrestling community
• DThe media

Explanation The wrestlers alleged that the government and the entire system have been working to protect Brij Bhushan.

Q1 Who was acquitted by the Delhi court in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers?

• ABrij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod TomarCorrect
• BManish Rawat
• CWomen wrestlers
• DA Delhi court judge

Explanation The Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his aide Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

Q2 What did public prosecutor Manish Rawat say after the court's detailed order?

• AHe would file a new complaint
• BAppropriate action would be taken before higher courtsCorrect
• CHe accepted the court's decision without further action
• DHe resigned from the case

Explanation Manish Rawat stated that after examining the detailed order, appropriate action would be taken before the higher courts.

Q3 What was the nature of the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?

• ACorruption charges
• BSexual harassment of women wrestlersCorrect
• CElection malpractice
• DDefamation

Explanation Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers.

Q1 Why was the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh held in 2026?

• ADeath of the sitting MLA
• BResignation of the sitting MLA
• CSitting MLA sentenced to imprisonmentCorrect
• DDelimitation of the constituency

Explanation The bypoll was necessitated after Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti was sentenced to three years imprisonment in a cheating case, leading to termination of his Assembly membership.

Q2 Who won the Manjalpur Assembly bypoll in Gujarat in 2026?

• AGhanshyam Singh
• BSatish PatelCorrect
• CRajendra Bharti
• DYogesh Patel

Explanation BJP's Satish Patel won the Manjalpur Assembly bypoll by defeating the Congress rival by more than 30,000 votes.

Q3 What was the voter turnout in the Manjalpur Assembly bypoll held on July 30, 2026?

• A50%
• B37.5%Correct
• C60%
• D45%

Explanation The bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 37.5%.

Q1 What was the trend in India's manufacturing PMI in July 2026?

• AIt rose to a five-year high
• BIt slipped to a near five-year lowCorrect
• CIt remained stable compared to June
• DIt showed no significant change

Explanation The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI slipped to a near five-year low in July 2026.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the decline in India's manufacturing PMI in July 2026?

• AIncrease in new orders
• BSharp moderation in new ordersCorrect
• CRising inflationary pressures
• DDecline in export demand

Explanation A sharp moderation in new orders curbed input purchasing, contributing to the PMI decline.

Q3 Despite the PMI decline, which of the following showed strength in July 2026?

• ADomestic demand
• BExport demandCorrect
• CEmployment growth
• DInput purchasing

Explanation Export demand strengthened even as other metrics like input purchasing and employment growth cooled.

Q1 What is the current approximate value of bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan?

• A$1.5 billionCorrect
• B$3 billion
• C$500 million
• D$2 billion

Explanation The bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan has crossed around $1.5 billion as stated by Goyal.

Q2 What is the target set by India and Uzbekistan regarding their bilateral trade?

• ATo double it in three yearsCorrect
• BTo maintain current levels
• CTo triple it in five years
• DTo reduce trade deficit

Explanation India and Uzbekistan aim to double their bilateral trade in the next three years.

Q3 What did Commerce Minister Goyal urge businesses of India and Uzbekistan to do?

• AInvest in each other's economiesCorrect
• BFocus only on exports
• CAvoid bilateral investments
• DIncrease tariffs

Explanation Goyal called upon businesses of both sides to invest in each other's economies.

Q1 What was the closing value of the BSE Sensex on August 3, 2026?

• A78,639.03Correct
• B78,895.10
• C78,564.70
• D24,532.95

Explanation The BSE Sensex closed at 78,639.03 points on August 3, 2026, after a gain of 544.39 points.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the Indian stock markets' winning streak on August 3, 2026?

• ASharp drop in crude oil pricesCorrect
• BIncrease in gold prices
• CRise in interest rates
• DDecline in foreign fund inflows

Explanation The sharp drop in crude oil prices was a key factor driving the stock markets' gains.

Q3 By how much did the NSE Nifty rise during early trade on August 3, 2026?

• A150 pointsCorrect
• B544.39 points
• C470.06 points
• D800.46 points

Explanation The NSE Nifty climbed 150 points to 24,532.95 during early trade on August 3, 2026.

Q1 Who has recently assumed charge as the CEO of IndiGo?

• AWillie WalshCorrect
• BRonojoy Dutta
• CRahul Bhatia
• DAditya Ghosh

Explanation Willie Walsh has recently assumed charge as the CEO of IndiGo as per the announcement made on March 31.

Q2 Which global aviation organization did Willie Walsh serve as Director General before joining IndiGo?

• AIATACorrect
• BICAO
• CFAA
• DAAPA

Explanation Willie Walsh completed his tenure as the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) before becoming IndiGo CEO.

Q3 Which of the following airlines has Willie Walsh NOT served as CEO of?

• AAer Lingus
• BBritish Airways
• CInternational Airlines Group
• DEmiratesCorrect

Explanation Willie Walsh has served as CEO of Aer Lingus, British Airways, and International Airlines Group, but not Emirates.

Q1 Who has been named as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement for the Sri Lanka Test series?

• AAquib NabiCorrect
• BShubman Gill
• CRavindra Jadeja
• DMohammed Siraj

Explanation Aquib Nabi has been drafted in to replace Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test series.

Q2 What is the reason for Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series?

• ASerious swelling in his kneeCorrect
• BPersonal reasons
• CPoor form
• DSuspension

Explanation Bumrah was ruled out due to a serious swelling in his knee, as advised by the Sports Science team.

Q3 Why is the Sri Lanka Test series important for India?

• ATo preserve chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship finalCorrect
• BTo win a bilateral series after a long gap
• CTo test new players
• DTo prepare for the T20 World Cup

Explanation The series is crucial for India to preserve its remote chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.

Q1 What influenced President Trump's decision to hold off on new strikes against Iran in 2026?

• AInput from Gulf leadersCorrect
• BPressure from the United Nations
• CEconomic sanctions from the EU
• DAdvice from the U.S. Congress

Explanation Trump stated that the input from Gulf leaders weighed heavily in his decision to delay new Iran strikes.

Q2 According to Trump, what must a deal with Iran include?

• AImmediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threatCorrect
• BWithdrawal of all U.S. troops from the Middle East
• CLifting of all economic sanctions on Iran
• DIran's recognition of Israel as a state

Explanation Trump specified that the deal must include the immediate and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

Q3 Which two countries agreed to hold off on Iran strikes as per Trump's announcement?

• AU.S. and IsraelCorrect
• BU.S. and Saudi Arabia
• CIsrael and Saudi Arabia
• DU.S. and United Kingdom

Explanation Trump mentioned that the U.S. and Israel would hold off on Iran strikes.

Q1 What daily flow of Cauvery water has Tamil Nadu requested Karnataka to release at Biligundlu?

• A2,500 cusecs
• B3,500 cusecsCorrect
• C4,500 cusecs
• D5,000 cusecs

Explanation Tamil Nadu's petition requests Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs per day at Biligundlu as per the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive.

Q2 Which committee's directive is Tamil Nadu seeking to enforce through the Supreme Court petition?

• AInter-State Water Disputes Tribunal
• BCauvery Water Regulation CommitteeCorrect
• CCentral Water Commission
• DNational Green Tribunal

Explanation The petition refers to the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's July 28 direction for Karnataka to release water.

Q3 Who moved the Supreme Court on behalf of Tamil Nadu in the Cauvery water dispute?

• AAIADMK
• BBJP
• CDMKCorrect
• DCongress

Explanation The DMK moved the Supreme Court seeking Karnataka's compliance with water release directives.

Q1 What is the main purpose of the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 introduced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?

• ATo repeal the 1891 Bankers’ Books Evidence Act and provide a technology-neutral legal framework for bank records as evidenceCorrect
• BTo introduce new banking regulations for foreign banks
• CTo increase penalties for banking fraud
• DTo establish a new banking tribunal

Explanation The bill seeks to repeal the 1891 Act and provide a technology-neutral legal framework for presenting bank records as evidence in courts.

Q2 Which old law is being replaced by the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026?

• ABankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891Correct
• BBanking Regulation Act, 1949
• CNegotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• DCompanies Act, 2013

Explanation The 125-year-old Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, is being replaced by the new bill.

Q3 Who introduced the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in Parliament?

• AFinance Minister Nirmala SitharamanCorrect
• BHome Minister
• CLaw Minister
• DPrime Minister

Explanation Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament.