Current Affairs Quiz — 03 July 2026
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What was the approximate value of the acquisition proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 52,000 crore
The DAC accorded AoN to proposals at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000 crore.
'Akash Tarang', cleared for the Indian Army by the DAC on 3 July 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: C — Anti-UAV electronic warfare system
AKASH TARANG is an anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle electronic warfare system that will give anti-UAV protection to Army formations.
Which platform cleared by the DAC on 3 July 2026 is meant for the Indian Air Force's persistent ISR, telecommunication and remote sensing?
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Correct answer: B — Fixed-Wing High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS)
FW-HAPS will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the IAF.
Consider the following about the DAC approvals of 3 July 2026: 1. 'Acceptance of Necessity' means in-principle administrative approval. 2. The Multi Influence Ground Mine was cleared for the Indian Navy. 3. MRSAM was cleared for the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
AoN is in-principle administrative approval; MIGM was cleared for the Navy and MRSAM for the Army, so all three are correct.
The banyan tree identified in July 2026 as the oldest accurately dated banyan, about 700 years old, is in which place?
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Correct answer: A — Munger, Bihar
A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, about 700 years old, was identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan.
Which institute's scientists dated the Munger banyan using radiocarbon dating?
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Correct answer: C — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow
The team was led by Dr Trina Bose of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, an autonomous institute under DST.
Why could conventional dendrochronology not be used to date the Munger banyan?
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Correct answer: D — Most tropical broadleaf trees lack distinct annual growth rings
The absence of distinct annual growth rings in most tropical broadleaf trees limits conventional dendrochronology, so the team used radiocarbon dating of alpha-cellulose.
The review of below-normal rainfall chaired by Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3 July 2026 linked the situation to which phenomenon?
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Correct answer: D — El Nino
The review concerned below-normal rainfall and potential drought in parts of the country due to El Nino.
Which crops did the Home Minister suggest focusing on as alternatives that need less water, at the El Nino review of 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fodder, millets and pulses
Amit Shah emphasised the need to focus on alternative low-water crops such as fodder, millets and pulses.
How many priority districts are covered by the 90-day export drive announced at the Board of Trade meeting on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 120
The 90-day export drive will cover 120 priority districts across 27 States and UTs under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative.
What is the outlay of the Export Promotion Mission that Piyush Goyal said will drive MSME-led export growth?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 25,000 crore
Shri Goyal said the Rs 25,000 crore Export Promotion Mission will drive MSME-led export growth.
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India's partner in TEPA?
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Correct answer: D — Denmark
EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland; Denmark is not a member.
How much investment into India does the India-EFTA TEPA aim to facilitate?
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Correct answer: B — USD 100 billion
TEPA carries an ambition to facilitate USD 100 billion in investments into India and support one million direct jobs.
Under India-EFTA TEPA, which EFTA country eliminated its 55% import duty on feed, including fish feed?
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Correct answer: A — Iceland
Iceland eliminated its 55% duty on feed including fish feed; Norway removed a 13.16% duty and Switzerland cut fish fats and oils from 18.05% to zero.
PM Modi's letter to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims on 3 July 2026 linked the pilgrimage with how many resolutions?
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Correct answer: C — Five
The PM said he had written to pilgrims linking the sacred yatra with five resolutions.
According to the Home Minister, which registration system is in place for the Amarnath Yatra 2026?
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Correct answer: A — QR code-based registration
Amit Shah said arrangements include a multi-layer security grid and QR code-based registration.
Where was the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure held on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Aix-en-Provence
The Ministers co-chaired the EFD in Aix-en-Provence.
Who co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue on 3 July 2026 for France?
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Correct answer: D — Roland Lescure
Roland Lescure, France's Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, co-chaired with Nirmala Sitharaman.
'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas', the national zoonotic disease mock drill completed on 3 July 2026, was held in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
The exercise was held at Khari village, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, from 29 June to 3 July 2026.
Which disease outbreak in animals was simulated during 'Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas' (2026)?
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Correct answer: A — Influenza A (H1N1)
The scenario simulated an outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) in animals with potential spillover to humans and wildlife.
The first national mock drill under the National One Health Mission, 'Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas', was held in August 2024 in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Ajmer, Rajasthan
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas was conducted in Ajmer district, Rajasthan from 27 to 31 August 2024; Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas in Vidisha (2026) was the third such drill.
Where was India's first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container for Maersk unveiled on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Maersk-CONCOR ICD, Dadri, Uttar Pradesh
Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the container at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the outlay of the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) announced in the Union Budget 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 10,000 crore
The release refers to the Rs 10,000 crore CMPS framework announced in the Union Budget 2026 for domestic container manufacturing.
With which company did Maersk place an order for 1,000 more India-made containers on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — DCM Shriram Group
Maersk placed an order for 1,000 additional India-manufactured shipping containers with DCM Shriram Group.
Which edition of the National Water Awards was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 7th
The Department of Water Resources launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.
Which team won the 7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament on 3 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force beat the Indian Navy 2-1 in the final.
The ICAR expert committee on falling Totapuri mango prices (July 2026) concerns growers of which state?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The committee will examine the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh.
Under Article 224 of the Constitution, for what maximum period can an additional judge of a High Court be appointed?
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Correct answer: B — Two years
The Supreme Court (Lok Prahari, 2021) notes that under Article 224 an additional judge is appointed for a period not exceeding two years.