Daily Current Affairs: 2nd & 3rd August 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 2nd & 3rd August 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Q1. Recently, in which state has the 'Freedom of Religion Act, 2026' been approved by President Droupadi Murmu?
Answer: Maharashtra- Extra Facts:
- This act is popularly known as the 'Anti-Conversion Law'.
- Maharashtra Capital: Mumbai
- Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
- Governor: Jishnu Dev Varma
Q2. Recently, the Lok Sabha passed a bill increasing the strength of Supreme Court judges to how many?
Answer: 38- Extra Facts:
- This number includes the Chief Justice of India (CJI). (Previously, the maximum strength was 34).
- Current Chief Justice of India (CJI): Justice Surya Kant (53rd CJI)
Q3. Andhra Pradesh has recently signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with which country to boost clean energy and education?
Answer: Australia- Extra Facts:
- Andhra Pradesh Capital: Amaravati
- Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer
- Australia Capital: Canberra
- Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese
- President: (Note: There is no post of President in Australia; the British monarch is the head of state, represented by the Governor-General.)
Q4. The Government of India has recently approved a project worth how many crores to upgrade railways in strategic border regions?
Answer: ₹45,000 Crore- Extra Facts:
- This upgradation will accelerate both military and civilian transport in the border areas.
- Current Railway Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Railway Board Chairman and CEO: Satish Kumar
Q5. Which state government has recently released ₹160 crore for flood relief through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?
Answer: Assam- Extra Facts:
- Assam Capital: Dispur
- Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Q6. Recently, Indian Railways has implemented a special 'Emergency Quota' to help patients suffering from which serious disease get confirmed tickets?
Answer: Cancer
- Extra Facts:
- This quota gives priority and convenience to cancer patients traveling for their treatment.
- Cancer patients and one attendant are also provided a special concession in the basic fare of the railway ticket.
Answer: Vishwesh Negi
- Extra Facts:
- Iran Capital: Tehran
- President: Masoud Pezeshkian
- Prime Minister: (Note: There is no Prime Minister post in Iran; the post was abolished in 1989. The President is the head of the government.)
Answer: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Extra Facts:
- What is BRICS? It is a powerful grouping of the world's fastest-emerging economies. Originally, it included 5 countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), but after the 2024 expansion, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have also joined.
- Uttar Pradesh Capital: Lucknow
- Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
Q9. Who has recently been appointed as the new CEO of IndiGo airlines to drive its global expansion?
Answer: Willie Walsh
- Extra Facts:
- IndiGo is currently India's largest passenger airline in terms of fleet size and passengers carried.
- IndiGo Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana.
Q10. Which tech company has recently launched its most powerful AI (Artificial Intelligence) model yet, 'Qwen3.8-Max'?
Answer: Alibaba- Extra Facts:
- Alibaba is a multinational Chinese e-commerce and technology company.
- Founder: Jack Ma
- Headquarters: Hangzhou, China.
Q11. On which date was 'Friendship Day' celebrated in India in the year 2026?
Answer: August 2, 2026
- Extra Facts:
- Friendship Day in India is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. (In 2026, it fell on August 2).
- The 'International Day of Friendship' is officially celebrated by the United Nations (UN) on 30 July every year.
Q12. What was India's position in the medal tally at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Answer: Fourth (4th) position- Extra Facts:
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland.
- India's Performance: India won a total of 39 medals, including 13 Gold, 17 Silver, and 9 Bronze medals.
- First Position: Australia topped the medal tally.
- What are the Commonwealth Games? It is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations (countries that were once part of the British Empire). It is held every four years.
Q13. Which Indian city has officially been handed over the hosting rights for the 2030 edition of the Commonwealth Games?
Answer: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Extra Facts:
- Ahmedabad was officially handed over the hosting rights for 2030 during the closing ceremony of Glasgow 2026.
- India previously successfully hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in the year 2010.
Q14. Which state government has recently launched the 'DWEEPTI Yojana' to promote women-led solar entrepreneurship?
Answer: Chhattisgarh- Extra Facts:
- The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to women to start businesses in the renewable energy sector (especially solar energy).
- Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur
- Chief Minister: Vishnu Deo Sai
- Governor: Ramen Deka
Q15. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport?
Answer: Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh- Extra Facts:
- This greenfield airport is named after the great Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, who led the famous 'Rampa Rebellion' (1922-24) against British rule.
Q16. Who has been recently appointed as India's next Ambassador to Mexico?
Answer: Ngulkham Jathom Gangte- Extra Facts:
- Mexico Capital: Mexico City
- President: Claudia Sheinbaum
- Prime Minister: (Note: There is no Prime Minister post in Mexico either; the government is entirely led by the President.)
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