Daily Current Affairs Quiz 3rd July 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 3 July, 2026

Q1. In July 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Shri Somnath Ghosh as India’s next envoy to Malaysia. What is his official designation for this new posting in a fellow Commonwealth nation?

(a) Ambassador of India

(b) High Commissioner of India

(d) Permanent Representative of India

(e) Chargé d’Affaires

Answer: b

Solution:

In July, 2026, Shri Somnath Ghosh (IFS: 1997), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Chicago, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Malaysia.

Q2. On July 1, 2026, a top-level corporate transition occurred at the helm of one of India’s key public sector undertakings. Who among the following officials officially assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)?

(a) Shri Ravi Agrawal

(b) Shri Rajiv Kumar

(d) Shri Somnath Ghosh

(e) Shri Tejinder Singh

Answer: c

Solution:

Shri Anupam Misra assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) on 1 July 2026.
With extensive experience in the mining and metals sector, Shri Misra brings a strong blend of strategic vision, commercial acumen, and leadership capabilities to the organization.

About Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines.
It is the only vertically integrated copper-producing company in India, engaged in activities ranging from mining and beneficiation to smelting, refining, and casting of refined copper metal.
Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Established: 1967.

Q3. The Ministry of Civil Aviation recently marked a historic milestone by approving India’s first-ever Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations. At which of the following locations is this newly upgraded heliport situated?

(a) Rohini Heliport

(b) Undavalli Heliport

(d) Mopa Heliport

(e) Juhu Heliport

Answer: b

Solution:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a major milestone in India’s aviation sector with the approval of the country’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at the Undavalli Heliport.
The PinS procedure has been developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The procedure has been designed in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the DGCA and the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The approval marks a significant advancement in India’s helicopter and urban air mobility ecosystem by introducing modern satellite-based navigation procedures for heliport operations.
Point-in-Space (PinS) procedures utilize advanced satellite-based navigation technology to enable helicopters to conduct safe and precise instrument approaches to heliports that lack conventional instrument landing infrastructure.
The technology allows helicopter operations even under adverse weather conditions and in areas where traditional ground-based navigation aids are unavailable.

About PinS (Point-in-Space)

PinS is a satellite-based instrument approach procedure designed specifically for helicopters.
It enables helicopters to safely navigate and land at heliports without requiring conventional Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) or ground-based navigation aids.
The procedure improves operational capability during low visibility and adverse weather conditions.
PinS procedures are widely used internationally to enhance helicopter safety and accessibility.

Q4. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a crucial one-year service extension for India’s sitting Foreign Secretary. Who currently holds this apex diplomatic position?

(a) Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra

(b) Shri Somnath Ghosh

(d) Shri Vikram Misri

(e) Shri TCA Raghavan

Answer: d

Solution:

The Central Government on 1 July 2026 approved a one-year extension in service for Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Under the decision, Vikram Misri will continue as the Foreign Secretary of India until 14 July 2027.
He is a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
The extension has been granted beyond his scheduled tenure ending on 14 July 2026.
Vikram Misri assumed charge as the Foreign Secretary of India on 15 July 2024.
During his distinguished diplomatic career, he has held several important assignments both in India and abroad.
He served as India’s Ambassador to China from January 2019 to December 2021, a period marked by significant developments in India-China relations.
He has also served as Private Secretary to three Prime Ministers of India:
- I.K. Gujral
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Narendra Modi

Q5. A landmark two-day event aimed at strengthening global talent partnerships, establishing orderly workforce migration corridors, and preventing exploitative recruitment practices was held in a hybrid format at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, from June 30 to July 1, 2026. Which of the following bodies organized this inaugural ‘Human Resource Mobility Forum’?

(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) NITI Aayog

(e) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer: c

Solution:

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) organized a two-day Human Resource Mobility Forum in a hybrid format at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, from 30 June to 1 July 2026.
The Forum was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on 30 June 2026.
This was the first Human Resource Mobility Forum organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, providing a common platform for various stakeholders involved in international workforce mobility.
The Forum brought together representatives from various Government of India ministries, foreign governments, overseas employers, and recruiting agencies to discuss issues related to international mobility and workforce opportunities.
The event aimed to strengthen global workforce partnerships and promote safe and legal migration channels for Indian workers.
Five dedicated country sessions were organized with countries that have mobility partnerships or agreements with India.
The participating countries included Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Russia.
These sessions facilitated discussions on legal migration frameworks, workforce requirements, skill mobility, and employment opportunities for Indian professionals and workers.

Q6. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially notified the fixed interest rate on EPF deposits for the Financial Year 2025-26. What is the approved rate of interest that will be credited to members’ accounts?

(a) 8.10%

(b) 8.15%

(d) 8.35%

(e) 8.50%

Answer: c

Solution:

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially notified an 8.25% interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025–26.
The interest rate has been notified after receiving the approval of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, as required under the provisions of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952.
Following the approval, EPFO has directed its Regional Offices and Zonal Offices to credit the approved interest amount to the EPF accounts of subscribers.

Q7. The Government of Uttar Pradesh recently launched a massive statewide tech-driven land measurement and demarcation drive. What is the official name given to this specialized campaign?

(a) Swamitva Digital Bhumi Abhiyan

(b) Digi Rover (Digi Rover-GNSS) Special Land Measurement Campaign

(d) Bhu-Naksha Sat-Nav Campaign

(e) G-Rover Land Settlement Mission

Answer: b

Solution:

The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the statewide ‘Digi Rover (Digi Rover-GNSS) Special Land Measurement Campaign’ on 1 July 2026.
The campaign will be conducted across the state from 1 July to 15 August 2026.
The primary objective of the campaign is to resolve all pending cases related to land demarcation and land measurement in every tehsil of the state.
The initiative will utilize Digi Rover based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, which enables highly accurate and modern land measurement.
The use of GNSS technology is expected to improve the precision, transparency, and efficiency of land surveys and demarcation processes.

Q8. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently elevated Ravi Shankar to the post of Executive Director. Which of the following core departments will he directly oversee in his new capacity?

(a) Department of External Investments and Operations

(b) Monetary Policy Department

(d) Financial Stability Department

(e) Department of Statistics and Information Management

Answer: e

Solution:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its Executive Director (ED) with effect from 1 July 2026.
As Executive Director, Ravi Shankar will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) of the Reserve Bank of India.
Prior to his elevation, he was serving as the Adviser-in-Charge of the Department of Statistics and Information Management at the RBI.

Q9. In July 2026, the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) announced a significant milestone in the in-situ genetic conservation of wild rice (Oryza rufipogon). In which specific district of Assam is this funded project being implemented?

(a) Majuli District

(b) Sonitpur District

(d) Kamrup District

(e) Jorhat District

Answer: b

Solution:

In July 2026, the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, achieved a significant milestone in the conservation of India’s wild rice genetic resources.
The achievement was made through a project titled “In-situ Conservation and Management of Wild Rice (Oryza rufipogon) in Sonitpur District of Assam.”
The project has been implemented since 2022 by the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Assam State Biodiversity Board.
The initiative focuses on the in-situ conservation of Oryza rufipogon, the wild ancestor of cultivated rice, in its natural habitat.

Q10. To mark 90 years of Akashvani and lead up to the centenary of radio broadcasting in India, a specialized musical photo gallery was inaugurated on July 1, 2026. What is the official name of this gallery?

(a) Sangeet Heritage Veethika

(b) Akashvani Naad Prerna

(d) Swar Prerna Veethika

(e) Swar Tarangini Gallery

Answer: d

Solution:

As part of the celebrations marking 90 years of Akashvani and in the run-up to the centenary of radio broadcasting in India in 2027, Akashvani inaugurated ‘Swar Prerna Veethika’ on 1 July 2026.
The dedicated photo gallery was inaugurated by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia at the Akashvani Rang Bhavan Auditorium, Akashvani Bhavan, New Delhi.
Swar Prerna Veethika has been conceived as a tribute to the enduring relationship between Akashvani and India’s legendary musicians who contributed immensely to the growth and enrichment of Indian music.