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Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Where will
the new Amul dairy processing plant be set up?
A. Jorhat
B. Tezpur
C. Rani
D. Dibrugarh
Answer: C. Rani (Institute
of Farm Management campus)
Explanation:
The Assam Cabinet approved leasing
20 bighas on the Institute of Farm Management campus at Rani, on Guwahati’s
outskirts.
This location was chosen for its
proximity to local dairy farmers and existing agri‑infrastructure.
Amul’s unit there will start with
100,000 L/day capacity, benefitting around 20,000 farmers.
Related Info:
The plant’s ₹75 cr (up to ₹150 cr)
investment is part of Advantage Assam 2.0.
Simultaneously, the Cabinet approved
subsidised lentils, sugar and salt for NFSA beneficiaries.
2. Which milestone
Statehood Day did Sikkim celebrate at Raj Bhavan, Assam?
A. 25th
B. 40th
C. 50th
D. 60th
Answer: C. 50th
Explanation:
The event marked the golden jubilee
(50th) of Sikkim’s Statehood.
Governor Acharya highlighted Sikkim’s
organic farming and ecological preservation successes.
Guests included former governors and NE‑region
dignitaries.
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Sikkim is celebrated as a model of
social cohesion among diverse communities.
The ceremony underscored the “Ek Bharat,
Shreshtha Bharat” cultural integration initiative.
3.How many India
Reserve (IR) battalions will Tripura have after the new sanction?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: C. 12
Explanation:
The Union Home Ministry approved a
12th IR battalion for Tripura.
Tripura already had three TSR units and
11 IR battalions before this sanction.
Seventy‑five percent of posts in the new
unit are reserved for state residents.
Related Info:
The state has also appointed 979
additional police constables.
These measures aim to strengthen
internal security and generate employment.
4.Which quality‑testing
parameters will the upgraded Silchar PCBA lab NOT handle?
A. pH
B. Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
C. Airborne pathogens
D. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Answer: C. Airborne pathogens
Explanation:
The lab’s four sections include air,
water, microbiology and instrument calibration.
It tests pH, DO, BOD, COD, heavy metals,
hardness and related parameters.
Airborne pathogen testing was not mentioned
among its capabilities.
Related Info:
PCBA plans to obtain NABL
accreditation, making Silchar RLO the second in Assam.
Turnaround times for analyses will be
significantly shortened regionally.
5.What is the name of
the new multilingual AI chatbot introduced by the Bengaluru‑based Assamese
innovator?
A. MK1
B. MK2
C. MK3
D. MK4
Answer: C. MK3
Explanation:
Gautam Das unveiled “MK3,” built on
a patent‑pending Dynamic Context Orchestration Algorithm.
It’s a browser‑based assistant that
safely switches languages, tones and tasks without storing personal data.
Early trials in Tamil Nadu praised its
user‑friendliness and real‑world educational utility.
Related Info:
MK3 aims to reach 1 billion users in
five years via mountkan.com.
The design avoids dedicated data storage
to enhance privacy and security.
6.When is the next
full Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog scheduled?
A. May 16 2025
B. May 24 2025
C. July 27 2025
D. February 8 2026
Answer: B. May 24 2025
Explanation:
Official sources state PM Modi will
chair on May 24.
The full council meets annually; last
year’s was on July 27, 2024.
Members include all CMs, UT Lieutenant
Governors and key Union ministers.
Related Info:
The first-ever meeting was held on
February 8, 2015.
Modi is the ex‑officio Chairman of NITI
Aayog.
7.Who did NOT receive
the Jnanpith Award for 2023?
A. Gulzar
B. Rambhadracharya
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Both A & B
Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu
Explanation:
Veteran poet‑lyricist Sampooran
Singh “Gulzar” and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya were the
recipients.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the
awards but was not an awardee.
Each laureate received a citation, cash
prize and bronze Saraswati statue.
Related Info:
This was the 58th Jnanpith Award
ceremony.
Murmu lauded their “multi‑faceted
contributions” to literature and society.
8.How many PMAY‑G
houses’ grihapravesh were highlighted in the Assam development poster?
A. 25,000
B. 40,000
C. 55,000
D. 70,000
Answer: C. 55,000
Explanation:
The poster celebrates the house‑warming
of 55,000 PMAY‑G rural homes.
It also launched “Lakhimi Mistri,” a
women‑mason initiative under PMAY‑G.
Various ASRLM and Agriculture Department
programmes were featured too.
Related Info:
Chief Guest was Union Minister
Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was the
Guest of Honour.
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Myanmar
Answer: C. Bangladesh
Explanation:
The corridor routes via Sittwe (Myanmar) port to Silchar and then overland to Siliguri.
This “sea‑and‑land” link avoids Bangladeshi territory entirely.
It’s part of the Kaladan Multi‑Modal Transit Transport Project.
Related Info:
The 168.8 km four‑lane highway from Shillong to Silchar is underway by NHIDCL.
Final link to Kolkata will be completed in the next few years.