Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna warned of a growing “__________” in the legal profession.
A. credibility gap
B. trust deficit
C. truth deficit
D. evidence shortage
Answer: C. truth deficit
Explanation:
Justice Khanna spoke on his last day in office about lawyers and judges concealing facts or “padding” evidence.
He called this a “truth deficit” that makes justice harder and erodes public trust.
He urged the Bar to focus on expertise, mediation, and evolving the judiciary.
Related Info:
Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019, and became CJI on November 11, 2024.
He lauded Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor and dubbed the Bar “conscience-keepers of the system.”
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2. The Janjati Faith & Culture Protection Forum (JF&CPF) was reconstituted in the presence of its patron, Techi Gubin, with whom as working president.
A. Bikram Bahadur Jamatia
B. Jaleswar Brahma
C. Rinuhmo Sungoh
D. Padma Hazarika
Answer: C. Rinuhmo Sungoh
Explanation:
At the May 11 meeting in Amingaon, Techi Gubin took on the role of patron.
Guwahati’s Jaleswar Brahma was elected president, and Shillong’s Rinuhmo Sungoh became working president.
The forum, founded April 2, 2002 by Padma Shri Bikram Bahadur Jamatia, unites tribal organisations.
Related Info:
The JF&CPF works to preserve tribal faiths and cultures across Assam.
Its executive body meets periodically to coordinate community-level initiatives.
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3. Who inaugurated the newly redeveloped Ulubari market complex on May 13?
A. Assam Chief Minister
B. GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania
C. Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
D. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Answer: C. Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Explanation:
To mark three years of the elected Guwahati Municipal Corporation, Mallabaruah cut the ribbon.
The upgraded market focuses on hygiene, infrastructure and efficient vendor facilities.
GMC also released its report-card and signed an MoU with Axis Bank for employee benefits.
Related Info:
Under the MoU, GMC staff get ₹1 crore accidental-death cover and salary-account conversion.
GMC distributed free-water-connection sanctions to community institutions.
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4. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) launched which safety campaign for its linemen?
A. LiveWire
B. SafeLine
C. PowerGuard
D. LineSecure
Answer: B. SafeLine
Explanation:
On May 13, APDCL chairman Syedain Abbasi announced “SafeLine” in partnership with IntelliSmart.
The initiative provides monthly on-site safety training across seven sub-divisions.
It underscores that “life is priceless and safety cannot be compromised.”
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Over 150 linemen will be trained through the end of the calendar year.
APDCL has already installed over 9 lakh smart meters under IntelliSmart’s smart-grid rollout.
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5. What did Debolal Gorlosa, CEM of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, inaugurate:
A. an “adarsha vidyalaya”
B. a children’s park
C. a temple
D. All
Answer: C. a new district hospital
Explanation:
Gorlosa opened a model school, park, hospital wing (not a full district hospital), commercial complex, temple, and sports stadium.
He also led a plantation drive and felicitated HSLC/higher-secondary exam toppers.
The day concluded with a football tournament featuring 11 local teams.
Related Info:
The sports events were held at the GC Bodo Indoor Stadium in Diyungbra.
The local BJP unit and EMs joined the inauguration ceremony.
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6. The centenary celebrations of the Nadua Regional Nath Yogi Sanmilan began with which event?
A. flag hoisting at Khadoichuk Namghar
B. lighting of traditional lamps
C. a “pani tula” procession of women
D. unveiling of a commemorative plaque
Answer: C. a “pani tula” procession of women
Explanation:
Thousands of women carried water (“pani tula”) over a two-kilometre route, singing devotional songs.
MLA Padma Hazarika hoisted the centenary flag and spoke on Nath Yogi history.
A felicitation ceremony unveiled Lohit Nath’s Assamese translation of the Ramcharitmanas.
Related Info:
The Sanmilan will run a year-long programme ending in a three-day conclave in May 2026.
Events blend ritual, song and scholarship on the Nath Yogi tradition.
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7. Who was honoured with the Padmanath Gohain Barua Award on May 13 by the All Assam Ahom Sabha?
A. Padma Hazarika
B. Dr Pushpa Gogoi
C. Sasanka Neog
D. Uttam Duarah
Answer: B. Dr Pushpa Gogoi
Explanation:
At the 133rd foundation-day in Dibrugarh, Dr Gogoi received the award for his Tai-Ahom research.
He was presented a phulam gamosa, selenq sador, citation and cash prize by the Sabha office-bearers.
The session was presided over by Sabha president Sasanka Neog.
Related Info:
The ceremony included flag-hoisting, moidam tarpan and lamp-lighting rituals.
Padmanath Gohain Barua is revered as the founder of the Ahom Sabha.
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8. Dr Anjan Saikia of Cinnamara College, Jorhat, was appointed Joint Secretary (Development) of which body?
A. Assam Science Council
B. Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA)
C. University Grants Commission
D. National Research Foundation
Answer: B. Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA)
Explanation:
Dr Saikia now serves as Joint Secretary (Development) of IARA and president of its Assam wing.
IARA is a government-approved body linking academicians, scholars and research practitioners.
Its headquarters are in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Related Info:
IARA organizes conferences and disseminates information on research projects nationwide.
Membership spans universities, labs and independent scholars across India.
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9. What was observed in Baksa on May 13 to honor Birubala Rabha?
A) National Science Day
B) Anti-Child Labour Day
C) Day Against Superstitious Beliefs
D) Women’s Equality Day
Answer: C) Day Against Superstitious Beliefs
Explanation: The day marked the first death anniversary of Birubala Rabha, who fought against superstitions, especially those harming women and children.
Related info: Rabha was a Padma Shri awardee and a key figure in Assam's anti-witch hunting movement.
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10. What new role has Harvansh Chawla been appointed to?
A) India’s Ambassador to China
B) Chairman of BRICS CCI
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Head of WTO
Answer: B) Chairman of BRICS CCI
Explanation: Chawla, a trade lawyer with over 30 years’ experience, now leads the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Related info: BRICS CCI works to promote business cooperation among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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11. Who remains Deputy Prime Minister in the newly sworn-in Australian ministry?
A) Jim Chalmers
B) Michelle Rowland
C) Richard Marles
D) Julian Hill
Answer: C) Richard Marles
Explanation: Richard Marles continues as Deputy PM and Defence Minister under PM Anthony Albanese’s largely unchanged cabinet.
Related info: Michelle Rowland was appointed Attorney-General, replacing Mark Dreyfus.
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12. Which martial art did Assam win multiple medals in during the 7th Khelo India Youth Games?
A) Judo
B) Kalaripayattu
C) Karate
D) Thang-ta
Answer: B) Kalaripayattu
Explanation: Assam earned gold, team bronze, and individual bronze medals in Kalaripayattu, showing their dominance in the traditional martial art.
Related info: Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art from Kerala.
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13. What unusual tactic did Delhi Police use to identify illegal immigrants during ‘Op Face Wash’?
A) Facial recognition cameras
B) Accent analysis
C) Makeup removal tests
D) Mobile phone tracking
Answer: C) Makeup removal tests
Explanation: Police asked suspicious individuals posing as transgen
ders to wash their faces, revealing them as Bangladeshi men in disguise.
Related info: The suspects used fake Aadhaar cards and the IMO app, banned in India, for communication.
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Daily Current Affairs 14 May 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF