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Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Where is the Haibargaon railway station located, which was recently redeveloped?
A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
Answer: B. Assam
Explanation: Haibargaon station, located in Nagaon district of Assam, was redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme with a heritage-themed design.
Related Info: PM Modi virtually inaugurated 103 such stations; the station is 138 years old.
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2. What was the focus of IIT Guwahati BioNEST’s Foundation Day event?
A. Space tech
B. Biotech and innovation
C. Renewable energy policy
D. Digital marketing
Answer: B. Biotech and innovation
Explanation: The event highlighted biotechnology-driven growth and support for Northeast startups in agri-tech, health, and clean energy.
Related Info: NEC-Ignite and BIRAC are promoting deep-tech commercialization in the region.
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3. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court recently?
A. Justice Anirudh Bose
B. Justice K. Somashekar
C. Justice Dipankar Datta
D. Justice Ajay Bhalla
Answer: B. Justice K. Somashekar
Explanation: Justice Kempaiah Somashekar became the ninth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Imphal.
Related Info: He succeeded the acting Chief Justice and was sworn in by the Governor.
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4. Which Indian company is set to acquire majority control in Austrian bike maker KTM?
A. Hero MotoCorp
B. TVS Motors
C. Bajaj Auto
D. Mahindra Two Wheelers
Answer: C. Bajaj Auto
Explanation: Bajaj Auto, via its Dutch subsidiary, has structured a debt deal to take over KTM and strengthen its global leadership in performance bikes.
Related Info: Bajaj already owns 49.9% of KTM through Pierer Bajaj AG.
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5. Which peak was scaled by the NIMAS team as part of the ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’ campaign?
A. Mount Everest
B. Mount Kamet
C. Mount Kangchenjunga
D. Mount Trisul
Answer: C. Mount Kangchenjunga
Explanation: The team summited Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, completing their mission of scaling each state’s highest peak.
Related Info: Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal led the successful expedition.
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6. How many stations were inaugurated by PM Modi under the Amrit Bharat Scheme recently?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 103
D. 150
Answer: C. 103
Explanation: PM Modi virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations designed with improved amenities and regional themes.
Related Info: Over 1,300 stations are included in the long-term upgrade plan.
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7. Which Indian restaurant became the first to earn 3 Michelin stars globally?
A. Indian Accent
B. Tresind Studio
C. Bukhara
D. Masque
Answer: B. Tresind Studio
Explanation: Tresind Studio in Dubai, led by Chef Himanshu Saini, made history as the first Indian-branded restaurant to receive three Michelin stars.
Related Info: It's also the only restaurant in West Asia with this rating.
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8. What is the name of the book released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, authored by the CDS?
A. Modern Indian Military
B. Military Next
C. Ready, Relevant and Resurgent
D. Future Force
Answer: C. Ready, Relevant and Resurgent
Explanation: The book by CDS General Anil Chauhan outlines strategic military reforms, jointness, and modernization to build a future-ready force.
Related Info: It highlights theatre-command structures and indigenous capabilities.
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Daily Current Affairs 23 May 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF