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The day honours the successful nuclear test conducted at Pokhran on May 11 and May 13, 1998.
Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What is the new proposed name of Dibrugarh Airport?
A) Lachit Borphukan Airport
B) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Airport
C) Gopinath Bordoloi Airport
D) Assam Heritage Airport
Answer: B) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Airport
Explanation: The Assam Cabinet approved renaming Dibrugarh Airport after Dr. Bhupen Hazarika following public requests.
Related Info: The renaming is expected to be completed by August 15, pending Assam Assembly approval.
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2. What type of truck has the Adani Group deployed for mining operations?
A) Solar-powered
B) Diesel-electric hybrid
C) Hydrogen-powered
D) Biofuel-based
Answer: C) Hydrogen-powered
Explanation: Adani Enterprises launched India’s first hydrogen-powered mining truck in Chhattisgarh to support clean logistics.
Related Info: The truck can carry 40 tonnes over 200 km and was flagged off by Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
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3. Where was the seminar on ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ organized?
A) Cotton University
B) CKR Commerce College, Jorhat
C) Dibrugarh University
D) Tezpur University
Answer: B) CKR Commerce College, Jorhat
Explanation: A two-day ICSSR-sponsored seminar on India’s vision for 2047 was held at CKR Commerce College.
Related Info: Speakers included experts from Numaligarh Refinery and IGNOU.
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4. What did CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launch in Guwahati recently?
A) Metro Rail project
B) Water pipeline project
C) Piped natural gas project
D) Solar rooftop program
Answer: C) Piped natural gas project
Explanation: The CM commissioned a project that began supplying piped gas to 101 households in Guwahati.
Related Info: The project is run by Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Ltd. and will expand across Assam.
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5. What is the launch price of the MG Windsor PRO electric vehicle?
A) Rs 10.99 lakh
B) Rs 11.75 lakh
C) Rs 12.49 lakh
D) Rs 13.20 lakh
Answer: C) Rs 12.49 lakh
Explanation: JSW MG Motor India launched the Windsor PRO EV in Guwahati at this price point.
Related Info: It comes with a 52.9 kWh battery and lifetime battery warranty for the first owner.
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6. Who was Geeta in the context of Assam Tourism?
A) A tourism ambassador
B) A female mahout
C) A 48-year-old elephant
D) A famous dancer
Answer: C) A 48-year-old elephant
Explanation: Geeta, featured in the ‘Awesome Assam’ campaign, died after a road accident in Nagaon.
Related Info: Her death triggered widespread mourning among conservationists and locals.
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7. How many artists performed to mark Tagore’s birth anniversary in Guwahati?
A) 100
B) 150
C) 164
D) 200
Answer: C) 164
Explanation: A tribute event featured 164 performers, symbolizing Rabindranath Tagore’s 164th birth anniversary.
Related Info: It was held at Pragjyoti ITA Centre with cultural programs on Tagore’s works.
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8. What initiative was launched under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’?
A) Employment drive
B) De-addiction campaign
C) Road safety awareness
D) Anti-corruption helpline
Answer: B) De-addiction campaign
Explanation: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated a campaign to raise awareness on substance abuse.
Related Info: The campaign targets youth and spans three years across Assam.
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9. Who has been appointed CEO of NTPC Green Energy as of May 10, 2025?
A) Rajiv Gupta
B) Arvind Prasad
C) Sarit Maheshwari
D) Rakesh Kumar
Answer: C) Sarit Maheshwari
Explanation: NTPC Green Energy appointed Sarit Maheshwari as CEO after Rajiv Gupta’s cessation on the same date.
Related Info: NTPC Green Energy is a subsidiary focusing on renewable power projects.
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10. According to CM Himanta, where were some Matia camp inmates sent?
A) Pakistan
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Myanmar
Answer: B) Bangladesh
Explanation: Assam CM stated that Rohingya and other foreigners from Matia camp were pushed back into Bangladesh.
Related Info: Bangladesh Border Guards had reported 123 individuals being sent across the border.
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11. What major cricket decision is reportedly being reconsidered by BCCI?
A) Captaincy change
B) New Test match format
C) Retirement of Virat Kohli
D) Dropping out of World Cup
Answer: C) Retirement of Virat Kohli
Explanation: BCCI is trying to dissuade a top cricketer, reportedly Kohli, from retiring ahead of the England tour.
Related Info: The Test series starts June 20, 2025, and is key to the World Test Championship cycle.
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Daily Current Affairs 11 May 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF