Daily Current Affairs โ 01 August 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 01 August 2026
10 fully-analysed topics ยท 30 bilingual MCQs ยท 3 embedded videos ยท built for UPSC Prelims & Mains
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 01 August 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question
Score yourself as you go. Get a feel for how UPSC-level questions are framed around the day's news.
Geography
Qeshm Island
The US launched strikes on Iran's strategically located Qeshm Island, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military infrastructure to counter perceived threats to American forces and maritime security.
- Location: Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, lies at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz and holds strategic importance near one of theโฆ
- Qeshm Geopark: It is the Middle East's first UNESCO-recognized Geopark
- Hara Mangrove Forest: A crucial breeding ground for migratory birds.
- Namakdan Salt Cave: Located on the island, it is one of the world's longest salt caves, stretching over 6 kilometers.
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- Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, through which around 20% of global oil and LNG tradeโฆ
- Qeshm Island serves as a key IRGC military base
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Economy
US-Israel Attack on Iran
The US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, reportedly killing Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (a Shia cleric), and targeting key strategic facilities while calling for regime change.
- The joint offensive, referred to as Operation Epic Fury by the US and Operation Lion's Roar by Israel, marked a major escalation in regional tensions.
- Iran retaliated through Operation True Promise 4, launching missile attacks against Israel and nearby Gulf states
- The USโIsrael strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation have sharply escalated West Asian tensions
- For India, the conflict poses serious risks to energy supplies, diaspora safety, and strategic projects, requiring careful diplomatic balancing andโฆ
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- US and Israel Attack on Iran: Dissatisfied with the limited impact of the 2025 strikes and citing Iran's continuing nuclear ambitions
- The attacks reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- The US military action was driven by a complex matrix of nuclear concerns
- 1979 Rupture: Before 1979, Iran and Israel were strategic allies
- Iran capitalized on this by building its "Axis of Resistance" (a network of allied proxy groups across the Middle East (including Hezbollah in Lebanon
- It offered sanctions relief in exchange for strict limits on uranium enrichment.
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Economy
Iran Temporarily Closes the Strait of Hormuz
Iran recently announced a rare, temporary closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz to conduct live-fire naval drills codenamed "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz."
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- This move coincides with the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva
- Geographical Location: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow chokepoint (55โ95 km wide) and strategically crucial maritime passage between Iran to theโฆ
- Major exporters such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar depend on this route, with over 80% of the oil headed toward Asian marketsโฆ
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Geography
Persian Gulf
- Physical Geography: An arm of the Arabian Sea; between the southwestern Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Bordering Countries: Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman (Musandam exclave) and Iran.
- Connected to the Gulf of Oman in the east by the Strait of Hormuz
- Persian Gulf countries are major producers of crude oil and natural gas.
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- Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are members of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries).
- United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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Economy
Kharg IslandโFujairah Attacks
Geopolitical escalation in West Asia has intensified after the US reportedly carried out bombing strikes on Iran's Kharg Island
- Both locations are critical nodes in the global oil supply chain, and attacks threaten international shipping lanes and oil markets.
- Kharg Island: Location: Kharg Island is a small Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, about 25 km off Iran's southwestern coast
- About 90% of Iran's crude oil exports pass through Kharg Island
- It was later fortified by the Dutch in the 18th century and briefly occupied by the British in the 19th century.
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- Fujairah: Location: Fujairah is one of the seven emirates of the UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman
- The UAE is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman to the east and northeast
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Today's rotation: Indian Economy. Take this break between news topics to sharpen the core concept.
Economy
India Improves Ranking in Structural and Pro-Competitive Reforms
Recently, the Report: India's Next Growth Frontier: Reducing Anti-Competitive Market Distortions to Build on India's 2010โ2023 Reform Progress was released by the Competere Foundation.
- About: According to the report, India advanced 25 places in the Market Distortions Performance Index, moving from 82nd to 57th position between 2010โฆ
- Assessment Framework: The index tracks India's progress in reducing market distortions and strengthening competitiveness.
- Key Pillars: It evaluates performance across property-rights protection, domestic competition and international competition.
- Areas Covered: The report examines competition policy
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- Major Reform Drivers: The Goods and Services Tax created a unified indirect-tax framework and reduced interstate barriers
- Key Recommendations: It advocates evidence-based competition policy
- Significance: The findings highlight the need for continued reforms to strengthen India's productivity
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History
Market Monopoly and Anti-Competitive Practices
Recently, a dispute has emerged between Google and app developers, where Google removed almost a dozen firms out of its marketplace for Android apps.
- The dispute incorporate concerns over Market Monopoly and Anti-Competitive practices
- Background and Context: Google's Android platform and its app marketplace, Google Play, dominate the Indian smartphone ecosystem.
- Indian app developers rely heavily on Google Play for distribution and monetization of their apps
- The dispute stems from Google's imposition of fees ranging from 11% to 30% on in-app purchases of digital services
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- Indian app developers, including major players like Bharat Matrimony and Disney+ Hotstar, have challenged Google's fees in court, citing economicโฆ
- Similar disputes between tech giants and app developers have occurred globally, with Apple facing scrutiny over its App Store fees and practices.
- Legal and regulatory actions in jurisdictions like the European Union and the United States serve as precedents for addressing antitrust concerns andโฆ
- Google's operating system Android runs on Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola and Oppo among other smartphones.
- Some of the Google apps and Play Store come pre-installed in the phones that a user buys.
- But in order to add a new app, the user has to visit the Play Store and download it.
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Geography
Cauvery Water Dispute
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) endorsed the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order directing Karnataka to release 3,500โฆ
- Karnataka opposed the order, arguing that irrigation has not yet commenced because of inadequate rainfall, while Tamil Nadu considered the allocatedโฆ
- Simultaneously, Tamil Nadu has opposed Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project, urging the Prime Minister to withhold statutory andโฆ
- Established: Constituted by the Central Government in 2018 under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme
- It comprises two full-time members (Water Resources and Agriculture)
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- Determines distress-sharing during deficient rainfall years.
- Monitors reservoir storage, inflows, and outflows through the CWRC.
- Promotes efficient water use through improved irrigation practices.
- About: Known as the "Ganga of the South", the Cauvery is a major east-flowing peninsular river and one of India's longest-running inter-state waterโฆ
- Origin & Course: Originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Hills (Kodagu
- Drainage Basin: Covers about 81,155 sq. km across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.
5. What was the significance of the Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery judgment? The Courtreallocated water shares
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Geography
Cauvery Water Management Authority
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has reaffirmed the 2018 Supreme Court verdict by directing Karnataka to ensure the timely release of water to Tamil Nadu for the month of May 2026.
- About: The Central Government, in June 2018, established two key bodies under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme 2018, i.e., the Cauvery Waterโฆ
- Chairperson: A senior eminent engineer or an IAS officer (Secretary/Additional Secretary rank) appointed by the Centre for a 5-year term.
- Two Part-Time Members from the Central Government.
- Four Part-Time Members representing the basin states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry).
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- Water Apportionment: It regulates and controls the release of water from reservoirs in the Cauvery basin (like Krishnarajasagara and Kabini inโฆ
- Distress Sharing: In years of poor rainfall, the CWMA determines how the "distress" (water shortage) will be shared proportionately among the states.
- Monitoring: It collects daily data on water levels, inflows, and storage positions with the help of its subordinate body, the CWRC.
- Efficiency: It advises states on improving water-use efficiency through micro-irrigation and changing cropping patterns.
- About: Kaveri River is one of South India's most significant rivers, often referred to as the "Ganga of the South" (Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga)
- Origin: It rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Range of the Western Ghats (Kodagu district, Karnataka).
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Geography
Mekedatu Project
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam proposal across the Cauvery.
- About: The Mekedatu project is proposed by Karnataka across the Cauvery river, within Karnataka's territory, near Mekedatu in Ramanagara district
- Main Objectives: The project aims to meet drinking water requirements of Bengaluru and surrounding areas
- Concerns: Tamil Nadu argues that no new dam or storage project should be constructed in the Cauvery basin without the consent of other basinโฆ
- Supreme Court Ruling: In November 2025, the Supreme Court rejected Tamil Nadu's challenge at that stage, observing that the issue was still at theโฆ
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- About: Kaveri River is one of South India's most significant rivers, often referred to as the "Ganga of the South" (Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga).
- Origin: It rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Range of the Western Ghats (Kodagu district, Karnataka).
- Course: It flows for about 800 km in a southeasterly direction through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 01 August 2026
10 accessible MCQs covering the same topics ยท great for quick revision
End your study session with these simpler MCQs to lock in recall of today's current affairs.
