Daily Current Affairs: 01 July 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Q&A 01 July 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Q1: When was the ninth anniversary of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India celebrated?
Answer: July 01, 2026.
Extra Facts:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on July 01, 2017, to subsume 17 taxes and 13 cesses.
Q2: Who officially assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi?
Answer: General Dhiraj Seth.
Extra Facts:
The Chief of the Army Staff is the professional head and highest-ranking officer of the Indian Army.
The designation was changed from Commander-in-Chief to COAS in 1955 under the Commanders-in-Chief (Change in Designation) Act.
It is headquartered in New Delhi.
Q3: Where did Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrate its 16th Raising Day on June 29, 2026?
Answer: Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh.
Extra Facts:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established on May 7, 1960.
It is headquartered in New Delhi.
Q4: The Union Cabinet, on June 29, 2026, approved an additional investment commitment of how much amount to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to accelerate infrastructure and institutional capital?
Answer: ₹30,000 crore.
Extra Facts:
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is India’s first sovereign-anchored fund established to catalyze international and domestic capital.
It is professionally managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited.
The Government of India (GOI) maintains a 49% shareholding in the fund, and it is headquartered in Mumbai.
Q5: Which program was launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on June 29, 2026, during the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) meeting?
Answer: Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK).
Extra Facts:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was established in 1947.
It is headquartered in New Delhi.
It is currently headed by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Q6: Which lightweight and affordable Hospital Management Information System (HMIS), developed by C-DAC, was launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on June 29, 2026?
Answer: eSushrut@Clinic.
Extra Facts:
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) is a premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Established in 1988, it is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra.
The National Health Authority (NHA) is the successor to the National Health Agency, reconstituted in 2019. It is responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Q7: Which app and digital platform did Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda launch on June 29, 2026, to advance India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?
Answer: Aarogya Setu 2.0 and a suite of digital health platforms.
Extra Facts:
The National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
It is currently led by CEO Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal.
Q8: Which WhatsApp chatbot was launched by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on June 29, 2026, to provide 24x7 digital access to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY services?
Answer: Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp chatbot.
Extra Facts:
The National Health Authority (NHA) was reconstituted in January 2019 to replace the National Health Agency and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY was launched in September 2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand. It provides a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, and is known as the world’s largest government-funded healthcare assurance scheme.
Q9: How many medals did Team India win at the Global Skills Challenge (GSC) 2026 held in Australia from June 23–29, 2026?
Answer: 5 medals (including 3 Gold).
Extra Facts:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was established in 2014 to coordinate all skill development efforts across the country.
It is responsible for the implementation of the Skill India Mission and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Q10: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) celebrated the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, to commemorate the 133rd birth anniversary of whom?
Answer: Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
Extra Facts:
Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis is recognized as the "Father of Modern Statistics" in India.
Q11: Who officially became India’s 97th Grandmaster (GM) after securing his third and final norm at a tournament held in Chennai?
Answer: Harshavardhan GB.
Extra Facts:
The Grandmaster (GM) title is the highest title a chess player can attain, awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
FIDE (International Chess Federation) was founded on July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20.
Q12: Which coffee table book was launched by the world’s first online museum 'Mintage World' to chronicle India's growth journey?
Answer: "Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Shri Narendra Modi".
Extra Facts:
Mintage World is recognized as the world’s first online museum for vintage and new coins, stamps, and banknotes.
It was founded by CEO Sushilkumar Agrawal.
Q13: Herbalife India and which Indian institute has collaborated to launch India’s first 'Plant Cell Fermentation Centre'?
Answer: IIT Madras.
Extra Facts:
Located in Chennai, this is India’s first Centre of Excellence entirely dedicated to promoting sustainable biomanufacturing through plant cell fermentation technology.
The main objective is to make India a global hub for the production of sustainable, plant-derived wellness solutions.
Q14: The Ministry of Tourism, India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which global technology company to boost tourism digitally?
Answer: Google.
Extra Facts:
This partnership aims to take the 'Incredible India' campaign to new heights and improve digital discovery.
Under this initiative, the Incredible India app will be integrated with Google Maps, and YouTube will be utilized to attract foreign tourists.
Q15: When did the 'Viksit Bharat – Gram G (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025' come into force across the country?
Answer: July 01, 2026.
Extra Facts:
This act replaces the old Mahatma Gandhi NREGA (MGNREGA) scheme and aims to fulfill the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Under this scheme, every eligible rural household is guaranteed 125 days of wage employment in a financial year, and the daily wage is fixed at ₹409.
The scheme also includes a provision to suspend work for 60 days to ensure the availability of laborers during the agricultural season.
Q16: Who has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
Answer: Ravi Agrawal.
Extra Facts:
The tenure of Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch IRS officer, has been extended for six months (until December 2026) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
The CBDT is a crucial part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, responsible for framing policies related to direct taxes.
Q17: Which Foundation Day (CA Day) was celebrated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on July 01, 2026?
Answer: 77th Foundation Day.
Extra Facts:
ICAI was established on July 01, 1949, under the Chartered Accountants Act.
Notably, ICAI was established even before the Constitution of India came into effect and is the second-largest professional accounting body in the world.
Q18: National Doctors' Day in India is celebrated on July 01 to commemorate the birth anniversary of whom?
Answer: Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr. B.C. Roy).
Extra Facts:
Dr. B.C. Roy was not only a legendary physician but also the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Both his birth and death occurred on July 1st.
The theme for National Doctors' Day 2026 is "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?", emphasizing the need to prioritize the mental and physical health of doctors.
The Government of India officially started celebrating this day in 1991.
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