Current Affairs
Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Who urged
investors to invest in Assam’s electronics sector in 2025?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Gaurav Gogoi
Answer: B) Himanta Biswa
Sarma
Explanation:
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma encouraged
global investors at the Assam Electronics Round Table.
He highlighted Assam’s potential in
electronics manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
The focus was also on the upcoming
electronics manufacturing park in Jagiroad.
Related Info:
A semiconductor unit in Jagiroad
will start production this year.
Plans are in place to develop a defence
manufacturing corridor in Assam.
2. Who was recently
appointed as the President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)?
A) Bhupen Kumar Borah
B) Ripun Bora
C) Gaurav Gogoi
D) Debabrata Saikia
Answer: C) Gaurav Gogoi
Explanation:
Gaurav Gogoi replaced Bhupen
Borah as APCC President.
This move was announced by AICC to
strengthen the Congress in Assam.
Gaurav is a three-time Lok Sabha MP and
a prominent youth leader.
Related Info:
He represents Jorhat
constituency.
Gaurav is the son of former CM Tarun
Gogoi.
3. Which
hydroelectric project is NHPC planning to partially commission in June 2025?
A) Kameng HEP
B) Lower Subansiri HEP
C) Ranganadi HEP
D) Tawang HEP
Answer: B) Lower Subansiri
HEP
Explanation:
NHPC plans to commission 750 MW
out of the 2,000 MW Subansiri project.
The commissioning is subject to Central
Water Commission safety clearance.
This is a major hydropower initiative in
the Northeast region.
Related Info:
Located on the Subansiri River
between Assam and Arunachal.
It is India’s largest run-of-river
hydroelectric project.
4. What is the key
feature of the cyanide-detecting sensor developed by IIT Guwahati?
A) Red light emission
B) UV-activated green fluorescence
C) Wireless data transmission
D) Infrared detection
Answer: B) UV-activated
green fluorescence
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati scientists created a
sensor that detects cyanide in water.
It glows green under UV light when
cyanide is present.
The sensor is highly sensitive and
effective at trace levels.
Related Info:
It detects cyanide as low as 0.2
µM.
WHO’s permissible cyanide limit in
drinking water is 1.9 µM.
5. Which city is
proposed to replicate the Kochi Water Metro model for a river transport system?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Tezpur
C) Guwahati
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Guwahati
Explanation:
The central ministry has approved
a feasibility study for Guwahati.
The city will use the Brahmaputra River
for a water-based metro system.
This aims to reduce road traffic and
pollution in the city.
Related Info:
The project is based on Kochi’s
successful Water Metro.
Studies are also planned for Dibrugarh
and Tezpur.
6. Where was the
133rd session of the Sadou Asom Ahom Sabha held?
A) Sivasagar
B) Dhubri
C) Dhekiajuli
D) Dhukakhaina
Answer: D) Dhukakhaina
Explanation:
The session was held in
Dhukakhaina near North Lakhimpur.
It focused on cultural and historical
preservation of the Ahom community.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu
was the chief guest.
Related Info:
The Ahom Sabha promotes the
heritage of the Ahom dynasty.
This was the 133rd annual session of the
Sabha.
7. Who was honored
with the title ‘Sangeet Saraswati’ by the Sonowal Kachari Sahitya Sabha?
A) Gayatri Hazarika
B) Guneswar Sonowal
C) Shankar Bagaji
D) Dhruba Borgohain
Answer: C) Shankar Bagaji
Explanation:
The Sabha awarded Shankar Bagaji
for his contributions to cultural traditions.
He is a priest at the Baitho temple and
a respected cultural figure.
His award was part of a larger literary
and cultural convention.
Related Info:
The Sabha also remembered writer
Gayatri Hazarika during the event.
It promotes the language and culture of
the Sonowal Kachari community.
8. What is the
purpose of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’?
A) Free electricity for farmers
B) Crop insurance distribution
C) Agricultural awareness and training
D) Providing tractors at subsidy
Answer: C) Agricultural
awareness and training
Explanation:
The campaign promotes modern
farming practices and water conservation.
It includes awareness on PM-KISAN,
biofertilizers, and drip irrigation.
Goalpara’s event is part of a national
outreach covering rural areas.
Related Info:
The campaign runs from June 1–15
across Assam.
Over 7,000 farmers and 144 villages are
targeted in Goalpara alone.
9. Under the Special
Anna Sewa Din, how many months' rice is given at once?
A) One month
B) Two months
C) Three months
D) Six months
Answer: C) Three months
Explanation:
Beneficiaries get free rice for
June, July, and August in one go.
Distribution is done via e-POS using
Aadhaar authentication.
It ensures quick and efficient delivery
to all eligible individuals.
Related Info:
2.45 crore people in Assam
benefit under PMGKAY.
This is a central food security scheme launched
during the pandemic.
10. Who received the
Padma Bhushan from President Murmu for contributions to Sattriya dance?
A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B) Jatin Goswami
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Ratan Thiyam
Answer: B) Jatin Goswami
Explanation:
Jatin Goswami was conferred the
Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu.
He is a legendary exponent of Sattriya,
Assam’s classical dance form.
His work has helped preserve and spread
the art globally.
Related Info:
Sattriya was recognized as a
classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.
Jatin Goswami also received the Sangeet
Natak Akademi Award earlier.
11. What is the name of the new alpine
plant species discovered in Tawang?
A) Koenigia nepalensis
B) Koenigia tawangensis
C) Koenigia arunachalensis
D) Polygonum himalayensis
Answer: C) Koenigia
arunachalensis
Explanation: The new species was
named Koenigia arunachalensis to reflect the region where it was
discovered—Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It has distinct morphological traits from
its close relative Koenigia nepalensis.
Related Info: It grows at high
altitudes (3,650–4,300 m) and blooms from July to October.
12. What was the primary theme of the
'Gems of Northeast' event in Guwahati?
A) Promotion of tourism
B) Felicitation of outstanding achievers
C) Traditional dance and music
D) Tribal welfare schemes
Answer: B) Felicitation of
outstanding achievers
Explanation: The event honoured
36 individuals and institutions across various sectors who contributed
significantly to the Northeast’s growth. It also included a discussion on AI in
education.
Related Info: Organized by Times
Network and Byatikram Group; Padma Shri awardees were among the attendees.
13. What is Bhakutkut known for in
Assam?
A) A historic temple festival
B) A weekly political rally
C) A monthly satirical journal
D) A youth cultural competition
Answer: C) A monthly
satirical journal
Explanation: Bhakutkut, published
from Dhemaji since 1993, is Assam’s only satirical journal and just marked its
32nd anniversary. It hosted writers, readers, and awarded satire writers.
Related Info: The celebration
included a special Rongali Bihu edition and cultural performances.
14. What is the main function of Uddhab
Bharali’s new invention?
A) Peeling potatoes
B) Splitting green gram skin
C) Filtering rice grains
D) Mixing animal feed
Answer: B) Splitting green
gram skin
Explanation: Bharali’s
hand-cranked machine removes mung bean skins efficiently, cutting down manual
labour time drastically. It’s the 18th version of the design.
Related Info: Installed at Sonari
Namghar; designed to help rural women and small-scale processors.
15. What major step did Rajnath Singh
approve regarding the AMCA project?
A) International collaboration with
France
B) Cancellation of the fighter program
C) Execution model for indigenous
development
D) Export of Tejas fighter jets
Answer: C) Execution model
for indigenous development
Explanation: The model enables
both public and private sectors to participate in developing India's 5th-gen
stealth fighter jet, AMCA, projected for 2035.
Related Info: Overseen by the
Aeronautical Development Agency; complements the Tejas LCA.
16. What does the Assam government's
new arms licence scheme target?
A) Urban youth empowerment
B) Indigenous citizens in vulnerable
areas
C) Wildlife protection officers
D) Political party volunteers
Answer: B) Indigenous
citizens in vulnerable areas
Explanation: The scheme grants
arms licences to original inhabitants in remote or border areas to enhance
security and deter illegal arms flow.
Related Info: Cabinet also renamed
several public institutions to honour local heroes.
17. Why was PM Modi unable to attend
the Sikkim@50 celebration in person?
A) Parliament session
B) Technical glitch
C) Security reasons
D) Bad weather
Answer: D) Bad weather
Explanation: Due to heavy rain,
Modi joined virtually but still launched key development projects and praised
Sikkim’s sustainable progress.
Related Info: Sikkim became a
state on May 16, 1975; the event marked its 50th anniversary.
18. What is the main goal of the Viksit
Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan?
A) Exporting Assam tea
B) Encouraging agricultural
diversification and technology adoption
C) Promoting organic fertilizers
D) Legalizing GM crops
Answer: B) Encouraging
agricultural diversification and technology adoption
Explanation: The campaign
promotes modern farming practices (like drone use), crop insurance, and schemes
to boost sustainable agriculture.
Related Info: Launched in
Dibrugarh and statewide with Krishi Raths and expert interaction sessions.
19. What is the objective of the
India-EU naval exercise from June 1–3?
A) Underwater mining drills
B) Evacuation simulations
C) Advanced counter-piracy operations
D) Nuclear submarine trials
Answer: C) Advanced
counter-piracy operations
Explanation: The joint drill aims
to enhance cooperation on anti-piracy tactics, sea-lane security, and
interoperability in the Indian Ocean.
Related Info: Ships from Italy and
Spain participated; builds on February 2025 maritime dialogue.
20. What occasion was celebrated
alongside Tenzing Norgay Sherpa’s 111th birth anniversary?
A) Himalayan Day
B) Mountaineers’ Memorial Day
C) International Everest Day
D) Global Climbing Day
Answer: C) International Everest
Day
Explanation: International
Everest Day marks the anniversary of the first successful Everest ascent by
Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953.
Related Info: Tenzing Norgay was
born in 1914 and played a key role in the success of the first Everest summit.
21. What is the name of the asteroid
from which China plans to collect samples?
A) Bennu
B) Apophis
C) 2016HO3
D) Ryugu
Answer: C) 2016HO3
Explanation: China's Tianwen-2
mission targets asteroid 2016HO3 to collect and return samples to Earth,
demonstrating advanced space capability.
Related Info: This is part of
China’s broader space goals, including a manned Moon mission by 2030.
22. Who referred to India as a
“geopolitical giant”?
A) Anthony Albanese
B) Rishi Sunak
C) Winston Peters
D) Penny Wong
Answer: C) Winston Peters
Explanation: NZ Foreign Minister
Winston Peters highlighted India’s expanding global influence during his
official visit, focusing on strategic and economic ties.
Related Info: The Indo-Pacific
region is becoming central to global diplomacy and security frameworks.
23. Which initiative selected Indian
startups to build foundational AI models?
A) Digital Bharat Mission
B) IndiaAI Mission
C) AI for All Campaign
D) Atmanirbhar AI Scheme
Answer: B) IndiaAI Mission
Explanation: IndiaAI Mission aims
to build homegrown AI systems for critical sectors, with Sokat AI, Gnan AI, and
GigaML leading the efforts.
Related Info: India will make
16,000 GPUs available to empower AI startups and research.
24. What is the main objective of the
‘Dharti Aaba Abhiyan’ launched in Goalpara?
A) Promoting organic farming
B) Tribal welfare and empowerment
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Child nutrition awareness
Answer: B) Tribal welfare and
empowerment
Explanation: The campaign
involves multiple government departments to improve tribal livelihoods through
health camps, LPG distribution, and traditional craft promotion.
Related Info: The campaign runs
from June 1 to June 15 and emphasizes grassroots-level outreach.