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the theme Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work.
Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express:
1. Who are the parents of the five new cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park?
A) Shaurya and Rani
B) Gaurav and Nirva
C) Sheru and Sundari
D) Bharat and Bhavna
Answer: B) Gaurav and Nirva
Explanation:
The five cubs were born to Gaurav, a Namibian cheetah, and Nirva, a South African cheetah.
It marks India's first successful cross-breeding of cheetahs from two different African regions.
This cross-lineage birth improves genetic diversity under India's Project Cheetah.
Related Info:
Project Cheetah was launched in 2022 to reintroduce cheetahs in India after their extinction.
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is the center for this cheetah conservation effort.
2. What major change has been made to the new NCERT Class 7 curriculum?
A) Introduction of British writers
B) Focus on sacred geography and Indian ethos
C) Complete removal of geography
D) Focus only on Western history
Answer: B) Focus on sacred geography and Indian ethos
Explanation:
The new Class 7 books emphasize India's cultural heritage, traditions, and sacred geographies.
Subjects like history, geography, and civics have been integrated for better understanding.
This change is part of implementing the NEP 2020 vision in education.
Related Info:
NEP 2020 promotes Indian knowledge systems and values in modern education.
Books now feature authors like Rabindranath Tagore and APJ Abdul Kalam prominently.
3. What has become of Dhirendra Brahmachari’s once-glorious ashram?
A) It was turned into a museum
B) It now shelters poor and homeless people
C) It was converted into a hotel
D) It became a yoga training center
Answer: B) It now shelters poor and homeless people
Explanation:
The ashram once belonged to Dhirendra Brahmachari, a powerful figure close to Indian leaders.
Today, it lies in ruins and has become a shelter for impoverished people.
The story reflects the decline of once-influential figures' legacies.
Related Info:
Dhirendra Brahmachari was a yoga guru to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
His political influence declined sharply after the Emergency period in India.
4. How many lion cubs were recently born at Delhi Zoo?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C) 4
Explanation:
Lioness Mahagauri gave birth to four healthy cubs at Delhi Zoo after 16 years.
These births are critical for the conservation of the endangered Asiatic lion.
First-time mother Mahagauri and her cubs are under strict surveillance for their safety.
Related Info:
Asiatic lions are found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, India.
They are listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
5. Which country has announced using AI to write and update laws?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) India
C) UAE
D) China
Answer: C) UAE
Explanation:
The UAE plans to employ AI for drafting, updating, and simulating the impact of laws.
This aims to cut legislative delays by up to 70% and increase efficiency.
There are concerns about AI errors, but UAE believes in human-AI collaboration.
Related Info:
The UAE is already a leader in AI governance with its Ministry of Artificial Intelligence.
Dubai aims to be the world’s first AI-powered government by 2031.
6. Where did poet Daud Haider live after his exile from Bangladesh?
A) France
B) India and Germany
C) USA
D) Australia
Answer: B) India and Germany
Explanation: Daud Haider, Exiled Bangladeshi Poet, Dies at 73
Daud Haider faced exile in 1974 after his poem criticizing religious orthodoxy.
He lived in India for 13 years before settling in Germany permanently.
He remained a champion of free speech and secularism through his writings.
Related Info:
Daud Haider was part of the secular and humanist literary tradition of Bangladesh.
His death marks the loss of a bold voice against religious intolerance.
7. Who scored the winning goal for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final?
a) Ferran Torres
b) Jules Kounde
c) Robert Lewandowski
d) Luka Modric
Answer: b) Jules Kounde
Explanation:
Jules Kounde scored the winning goal in the 116th minute.
The goal came after a defensive mistake by Luka Modric.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–2 after extra time.
Related Info:
Barcelona have now won the Copa del Rey 32 times.
They beat Real Madrid in all three Clasicos this season.
8. The two-day Sahitya Akademi seminar was organized to discuss the works of which writers?
a) Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra
b) Hari Prasad Gorkha Rai and Bishnual Upadhyaya
c) Lakshminath Bezbaroa and Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
d) Kalidas and Tulsidas
Answer: b) Hari Prasad Gorkha Rai and Bishnual Upadhyaya
Explanation:
The seminar highlighted the literary contributions of these two Nepali writers.
It was organized by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, and Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha.
Speakers discussed their impact on Assamese Nepali literature.
Related Info:
The seminar took place at Bishnu Nirmala Bhawan, Guwahati.
It attracted scholars and writers from across the region.
9. Which summit will the three Assam EDM finalists perform at?
a) Global EDM Fiesta
b) WAVES Summit
c) India Music Carnival
d) Northeast EDM Showcase
Answer: b) WAVES Summit
Explanation:
Aditya Upadhyaya, Dibyajit Ray, and Nobajyoty Boruah were selected.
They will perform at the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai.
The summit promotes new talent in the audio-visual industry.
Related Info:
The WAVES Summit is part of the "Create in India" initiative.
The event will run from May 1 to May 4.
10. What organization is protesting against the India-Myanmar border fencing?
a) AASU
b) ZoRO
c) NESO
d) Mizo Peace Forum
Answer: b) ZoRO
Explanation:
ZoRO is opposing the fencing and scrapping of the Free Movement Regime.
They claim it will divide indigenous Mizo communities across borders.
They advocate for the protection of indigenous people's rights.
Related Info:
Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma supports ZoRO’s protest.
ZoRO organized a public rally at Aizawl’s Vanapa Hall.
11. Where was the foundation stone for the new auditorium laid in Guwahati?
a) Khanapara
b) Dispur
c) Rupnagar
d) Paltan Bazar
Answer: c) Rupnagar
Explanation:
The foundation stone for Sewa Mandir Namghar’s auditorium was laid at Rupnagar.
Mayor Mrigen Sarania initiated the construction under Assam Darshan.
Work is scheduled to start on May 15, 2025.
Related Info:
The Assam Darshan scheme aims to promote cultural and religious sites.
Over ₹1 crore is allocated for the auditorium’s construction.
12. What is the main reason for the symbolic silent protest in Guwahati?
a) Rising unemployment
b) Intolerance and Pahalgam Massacre
c) Water crisis
d) Corruption issues
Answer: b) Intolerance and Pahalgam Massacre
Explanation:
The protest condemns the massacre of innocent lives in Pahalgam.
It also raises concerns over growing intolerance in society.
The silent protest will be held at Sarania Ashram, Ulubari.
Related Info:
It is organized by Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust.
The protest will be from 9 am to 12 noon.
Daily Current Affairs 28 April 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF