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Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What is South Korea contributing to the US-led Artemis II moon mission?
A) Astronauts
B) A lunar rover
C) A small satellite
D) Moon landing module
Answer: C) A small satellite
On May 2, 2025, South Korea announced its participation in NASA’s Artemis II mission.
The small satellite, co-developed with NASA, will study cosmic radiation and lunar surface data.
It will launch aboard the Orion spacecraft in April 2026.
Artemis II is the first crewed mission returning humans near the Moon since Apollo.
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2. According to Tim Cook, where will the majority of US-sold iPhones soon be manufactured?
A) Vietnam
B) China
C) India
D) South Korea
Answer: C) India
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed on May 2, 2025, that India will soon produce most iPhones sold in the US.
India exported over \$18 billion worth of iPhones in FY25 due to cost and supply chain advantages.
This shift reduces dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Apple’s top suppliers like Foxconn and Pegatron have ramped up Indian operations.
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3. Where did the sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India arrive for Vesak Day 2025?
A) Thailand
B) Myanmar
C) Sri Lanka
D) Vietnam
Answer: D) Vietnam
On May 2, 2025, Lord Buddha’s relics from Sarnath, India, arrived in Vietnam for UN Vesak Day.
They were displayed to celebrate Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary.
The event highlighted deep spiritual and cultural ties between India and Vietnam.
Vesak Day is a global Buddhist celebration officially recognized by the United Nations.
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4. Who is on visit to Assam to deepen strategic ties between Assam and Japan?
A) Fumio Kishida
B) Taro Aso
C) Nukaga Fukushiro
D) Yoshihide Suga
Answer: C) Nukaga Fukushiro
Nukaga Fukushiro, Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, is on visit to Assam from May 3–5, 2025.
The visit aimed to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation between Assam and Japan.
This is part of Japan’s growing interest in India's northeastern development initiatives.
Japan is already involved in multiple infrastructure projects in Assam.
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5. Which Assamese writer won the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Puraskar Samman 2025?
A) Rita Chowdhury
B) Papari Barman
C) Anuradha Sharma Pujari
D) Jahnavi Barua
Answer: B) Papari Barman
Papari Barman received the prestigious award for her book Parua Pohaniya in Kolkata on May 2, 2025.
The award honors her decade-long literary dedication and contribution to Assamese literature.
She was given Rs 51,000, a citation, and a ceremonial angavastra.
The award encourages young regional-language authors across India.
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6. What international action might India push for against Pakistan according to sources on May 2, 2025?
A) UN sanctions
B) Blacklisting by IMF
C) FATF 'Grey List' inclusion
D) WTO trade ban
Answer: C) FATF 'Grey List' inclusion
India may lobby for Pakistan to be re-listed on the FATF grey list due to terror financing allegations.
Being grey-listed can impact foreign aid, loans, and investment opportunities for Pakistan.
India may also leverage the Indus Waters Treaty for diplomatic pressure.
FATF is an inter-governmental body to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.
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7. When did global celebrations begin for the 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2025?
A) April 15, 2025
B) May 2, 2025
C) April 30, 2025
D) May 1, 2025
Answer: B) May 2, 2025
Indian embassies organized yoga events globally to mark 50 days before IDY 2025.
Cities like Perth, Hambantota, and Jakarta hosted yoga sessions promoting health and unity.
These events emphasized yoga as a unifying global practice.
IDY is celebrated every year on June 21 under a UN declaration.
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8. What was the voter turnout by 3:30 PM in Assam’s first phase of panchayat elections 2025?
A) 62.3%
B) 50.2%
C) 56.41%
D) 58.9%
Answer: C) 56.41%
Assam’s first phase of panchayat elections concluded peacefully on May 2, 2025.
Polling took place across 14 districts with high participation by women and rural voters.
The voter turnout was recorded at 56.41% by 3:30 PM.
The second phase is scheduled for May 7, and counting on May 11.
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9. Where was the Faculty Development Program on 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship' held?
A) IIT Guwahati
B) Dibrugarh University
C) Gauhati University
D) Assam University
Answer: C) Gauhati University
A 5-day FDP concluded in Guwahati on May 2, 2025, organized by Gauhati University and AICTE.
It aimed to foster entrepreneurial skills among educators and researchers.
Sessions included expert talks on innovation, funding, and startup incubation.
Such programs support India’s National Innovation and Startup Policy.
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10. Who was crowned Miss Universe Assam 2025?
A) Riya Das
B) Neha Barua
C) Priyanka Dutta
D) Ankita Sharma
Answer: B) Neha Barua
Neha Barua won the Miss Universe Assam 2025 title in a grand event in Guwahati.
She will represent Assam in the Miss Universe India 2025 contest in September.
The event included prominent judges like Amzad Khan.
Beauty pageants often spotlight emerging talent in modeling and public speaking.
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11. Which state’s capital, Sairang, received its first railway engine in May 2025?
A) Nagaland
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Tripura
D) Mizoram
Answer: D) Mizoram
The railway engine arrived in Sairang, Mizoram on May 2, 2025, via the Bairabi-Sairang line.
This milestone marks the first-ever railway connectivity to Mizoram’s capital region.
It is expected to begin passenger operations by July 2025.
The project is part of India's Act East Policy to boost Northeast connectivity.
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Daily Current Affairs 3 May 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF