Daily Current Affairs: 3 July 2026

India

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India launches first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell bus
On July 3, 2026, India launched its first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell bus, marking a major step towards green mobility. The bus was unveiled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Tata Motors. This aligns with India's National Hydrogen Mission and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
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Parliament passes National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) Amendment Bill
The Indian Parliament passed the NDHM Amendment Bill on July 3, 2026, which expands the scope of digital health records and introduces stricter data privacy norms. The bill mandates the creation of a unified health ID for all citizens and allows for telemedicine services. This is crucial for improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency in India.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution on AI governance
The United Nations Security Council adopted a landmark resolution on July 3, 2026, calling for international cooperation on the governance of artificial intelligence. The resolution, co-sponsored by the US and China, emphasizes the need for ethical AI development and risk mitigation. This is significant as it marks the first UN resolution specifically addressing AI governance.
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WHO declares end of global health emergency for COVID-19
The World Health Organization officially declared the end of the global health emergency for COVID-19 on July 3, 2026, nearly six years after the pandemic began. The decision was based on declining cases and hospitalizations worldwide. This allows countries to transition to long-term management of the virus.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25%
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.25% on July 3, 2026, citing concerns over inflation and global economic uncertainty. The decision was in line with market expectations and aims to balance growth and price stability.

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NASA's Artemis III mission successfully lands on Moon's south pole
NASA's Artemis III mission successfully landed astronauts on the Moon's south pole on July 3, 2026, marking the first human lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission aims to study water ice deposits and pave the way for future Mars missions. This is a historic achievement in space exploration.

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India wins ICC Cricket World Cup 2026
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 held on July 3, 2026, at Lord's Cricket Ground. This was India's third World Cup title, with Virat Kohli being named Player of the Tournament. The win was celebrated nationwide.

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Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 awarded to Indian author Amitav Ghosh
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2026 was awarded to Indian author Amitav Ghosh on July 3, 2026, for his profound exploration of climate change and colonialism in his novels. Ghosh is the first Indian-born writer to win the Nobel in Literature since Rabindranath Tagore.

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