Welcome to the 01 July 2026 Current Affairs Quiz by Cosmo Classes. Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions based on the latest national and international events, highly useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all state-level competitive examinations. Read each question, click on Show Answer to reveal the correct option along with a detailed, factual explanation.

Wednesday, 01 July 2026 – Current Affairs Quiz (English)

1 Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian private space company, signed an MoU on 30 June 2026 with which foreign company to develop Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites?
(A) ISRO
(B) ICEYE
(C) SpaceX
(D) Skyroot
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) ICEYE
Explanation: Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based private space transportation company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICEYE, a Finland-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite maker. SAR satellites can capture high-resolution images in all weather conditions, day or night, making them valuable for surveillance, disaster management and mapping.
2 Who assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force on 1 July 2026?
(A) Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
(B) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
(C) Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari
(D) Air Marshal A. P. Singh
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Explanation: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 1 July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who superannuated. The VCAS is the second-highest ranking officer in the Indian Air Force after the Chief of the Air Staff.
3 The second phase of the "School Chalo Abhiyan" launched on 1 July 2026 belongs to which Indian state?
(A) Bihar
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Rajasthan
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✔ Correct Answer: (C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh launched the second phase of its statewide School Chalo Abhiyan on 1 July 2026 from Saharanpur. The campaign aims to boost enrolment in government primary and upper-primary schools and reduce the number of out-of-school children across the state.
4 Delhi approved two heritage conservation schemes on 30 June 2026 for the protection of how many monuments?
(A) 50 monuments
(B) 60 monuments
(C) 75 monuments
(D) 100 monuments
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✔ Correct Answer: (C) 75 monuments
Explanation: The Delhi government approved two "Monument Adoption / Heritage" schemes for 75 monuments under its Department of Archaeology. Under the adoption model, private organisations and individuals can help maintain and develop protected heritage structures.
5 The Indian Army has decided to raise specialised units for drone warfare. What are these new units called?
(A) Shakti Battalions
(B) Baaz Battalions
(C) Garud Battalions
(D) Prahar Battalions
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) Baaz Battalions
Explanation: The Indian Army will raise specialised "Baaz Battalions" for drone warfare, operating under the Army Aviation Corps. These units will focus on offensive and surveillance drone operations, reflecting the growing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare.
6 According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), what was India’s estimated number of nuclear warheads as of January 2026?
(A) 150
(B) 170
(C) 190
(D) 210
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✔ Correct Answer: (C) 190
Explanation: As per SIPRI estimates, India’s nuclear arsenal stood at about 190 warheads in January 2026, of which 12 were reported to be operationally deployed for the first time as of 30 June 2026. This marks a notable development in India’s nuclear posture.
7 The "LMO Contactless Load Measurement System", supported by the Technology Development Board (TDB), was developed for commercialisation by which company?
(A) Bharat Electronics Ltd
(B) Puretronics India Pvt Ltd
(C) Tata Advanced Systems
(D) L&T Technology Services
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) Puretronics India Pvt Ltd
Explanation: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), provided financial assistance to Puretronics India Private Limited for commercialising the LMO contactless load measurement system, a step towards indigenous manufacturing and self-reliance in technology.
8 The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, which came into force on 1 July 2026, replaced which existing employment guarantee law?
(A) PM-KISAN
(B) MGNREGA
(C) PMAY-G
(D) DDU-GKY
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) MGNREGA
Explanation: The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act) replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). It came into force across rural India on 1 July 2026, restructuring the rural employment guarantee framework.
9 The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 is being held in which city on 1–2 July 2026?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Jaipur
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Bengaluru
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✔ Correct Answer: (B) Jaipur
Explanation: The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 is being held on 1 and 2 July 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur. The conference brings together government officials to discuss digital governance, service delivery and best practices.
10 Which Union Minister launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card initiative in New Delhi on 30 June 2026?
(A) Rajnath Singh
(B) Nirmala Sitharaman
(C) Amit Shah
(D) S. Jaishankar
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✔ Correct Answer: (C) Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card initiative. The FCRA 2.0 portal aims to make foreign contribution regulation more transparent and streamlined, while the e-OCI card digitises OCI documentation.

Key Takeaways – 01 July 2026

  • Space: Agnikul Cosmos × ICEYE MoU for SAR satellites strengthens India’s private space and earth-observation capability.
  • Defence: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit becomes 51st VCAS; Army to raise Baaz Battalions for drone warfare; India’s warheads estimated at 190 (SIPRI).
  • Governance: VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 replaces MGNREGA; FCRA 2.0 Portal & e-OCI Card launched by Amit Shah; 29th NCeG held in Jaipur.
  • States: UP begins Phase-2 of School Chalo Abhiyan; Delhi approves heritage schemes for 75 monuments.
  • Science & Tech: TDB backs Puretronics India’s LMO contactless load measurement system for commercialisation.