Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Who is leading the Indian delegation at the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Amit Shah
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. S. Jaishankar
Answer: C. Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will represent India at the 58th Annual ADB Meeting in Milan, from May 4–7, 2025.
Related Info: The ADB focuses on economic development in Asia-Pacific regions, where India plays a key role.
2. How many runs did Riyan Parag score in his explosive innings at Eden Gardens?
A. 87
B. 95
C. 102
D. 110
Answer: B. 95
Explanation: Riyan Parag scored 95 off 45 balls with 7 sixes and 5 fours in a high-impact knock for Rajasthan Royals. He became the first batter in IPL to hit 6 consecutive sixes breaking Chris Gayle and Rinku Singh’s record.
Related Info: Despite his innings, Royals lost the match to Kolkata Knight Riders.
3. What was launched at the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 in Guwahati?
A. AgriDrone Kit
B. Tel Rocket Kit
C. Startup Booster App
D. Bharat AI Chip
Answer: B. Tel Rocket Kit
Explanation: The Tel Rocket Kit was launched by Tech for Easy Life (TEL) during the summit hosted at Maria’s Public School.
Related Info: The summit aimed to empower 1 million student entrepreneurs under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative.
4. Who won the 2025 Madrid Open women’s singles title?
A. Iga Swiatek
B. Aryna Sabalenka
C. Coco Gauff
D. Naomi Osaka
Answer: B. Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation: Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets (6-3, 7-6) to claim her third Madrid Open title.
Related Info: She had previously won the tournament in 2021 and 2023.
5. Which African leader invited Indian businesses for export opportunities?
A. Cyril Ramaphosa
B. Yoweri Museveni
C. João Lourenço
D. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Answer: C. João Lourenço
Explanation: Angola’s President João Lourenço met Indian leaders and invited Indian companies to invest, especially in energy and agriculture.
Related Info: Angola is rich in diamonds and minerals and is part of AfCFTA and SADC.
6. What scientific method was used to develop the two new ICAR rice varieties?
A. Radiation mutation
B. CRISPR-Cas SDN-1
C. Cross-breeding
D. GM insertion
Answer: B. CRISPR-Cas SDN-1
Explanation: ICAR used CRISPR-Cas SDN-1 (Site-Directed Nucleases-1) gene-editing technology to develop the rice. The genome-edited variants of Samba Mahsuri (BPT-5204) and Cotodona Sannalu (MTU-1010) were developed for better yield and stress resistance. These genome-edited varieties are designed to thrive in adverse conditions like salinity and drought, while also being nitrogen efficient.
Related Info: This method does not involve foreign DNA, making it different from GM crops.
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7. What industry was discussed during the Japanese delegation’s visit to Assam?
A. Textile
B. Tea
C. Semiconductor
D. Cement
Answer: C. Semiconductor
Explanation: Japanese delegates visited a semiconductor unit site at Jagiroad to explore investment opportunities in Assam.
Related Info: Assam is pushing for global tech and infrastructure investments.
8. What organization is evaluating the 'One Nation One Election' economic impact?
A. NITI Aayog
B. RBI
C. ICAI
D. CAG
Answer: C. ICAI
Explanation: ICAI is tasked with studying the financial feasibility of simultaneous elections across India.
Related Info: The initiative aims to reduce electoral costs and improve governance efficiency.
9. What is the Pabuni Festival associated with?
A. Ahom community
B. Koch community
C. Bodo community
D. Khasi community
Answer: B. Koch community
Explanation: The Pabuni Festival is a cultural event celebrated by the Koch community.
Related Info: It involves rituals, rice beer, and prayers to the goddess Pabuni.
Daily Current Affairs 5 May 2025 |Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF