Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What assurance did Sarbananda Sonowal give regarding oil imports amid
the Strait of Hormuz blockade?
A) India will stop importing oil
B) Oil supply will be diverted only from Iran
C) Crude flow to India won’t be stopped
D) India will impose sanctions on Iran
Answer: C) Crude flow to India won’t be
stopped
India has diversified sources like Russia and the USA, and the Eastern
Economic Corridor ensures supply. Only a minor price hike is expected, not a
disruption.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil route. India’s energy security
relies on alternate supply chains.
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2. Who was nominated as South Korea’s first civilian defence chief in 64
years?
A) Park Chung-hee
B) Kim Yong Hyun
C) Lee Jae Myung
D) Ahn Gyu-back
Answer: D) Ahn Gyu-back
Breaking a decades-long military tradition, President Lee chose Ahn, a
five-term liberal lawmaker. This is part of efforts to enhance civilian control
over the military.
Since 1961, only ex-military personnel held the post. The nomination
follows a recent authoritarian crackdown.
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3. What was the theme of the essay competition for National Reading Day?
A) Digital Libraries and AI
B) Reading: A Modern Habit
C) From Manuscripts to AI
D) History of Printing
Answer: C) From Manuscripts to AI
The event celebrated the evolution of knowledge sharing, encouraging
students to explore changes from handwritten texts to digital methods.
Held by Pragjyotishpur University, it promoted critical thinking.
National Reading Day is celebrated on June 23 in memory of PN Panicker, the
father of the library movement in India.
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4. Who developed the low-cost water treatment system for removing
fluoride and iron?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Guwahati
D) NIT Warangal
Answer: C) IIT Guwahati
Researchers at IIT Guwahati created a system to treat 1,000 litres of contaminated
water for ₹20 using electrocoagulation. It is energy-efficient and
low-maintenance.
The system removes up to 94% iron and 89% fluoride. It’s suitable for
rural and underserved areas.
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5. Which state recently became the third fully literate in India?
A) Goa
B) Tripura
C) Kerala
D) Nagaland
Answer: B) Tripura
Tripura achieved a 95.6% literacy rate, joining Mizoram and Goa in full
literacy. Government initiatives supported adult education.
Tripura once had only 20.4% literacy in 1961. 23,184 people were made
literate in this campaign.
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6. Why was Arunachal’s Silluk village featured in a CBSE textbook?
A) For winning a national cleanliness award
B) For being the first tribal smart village
C) For achieving zero-waste transformation
D) For water conservation methods
Answer: C) For achieving zero-waste
transformation
Silluk’s Swachh Silluk Abhiyan transformed it from a waste-filled
village to a clean, sustainable one. It's now in Class 3 EVS.
It was once called “Gobar Basti.” Community effort started in 2019 led
to awards and recognition.
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7. What is the purpose of the ‘Eti Koli Duti Paat’ scheme?
A) Health insurance for tribal communities
B) Financial aid to farmers
C) One-time aid to tea garden workers
D) Free housing to urban poor
Answer: C) One-time aid to tea garden workers
The scheme gives financial assistance to tea garden employees. Officials
reviewed its implementation to ensure no one is left out.
Chaired in Kokrajhar by Minister Urkhao, the meeting stressed
coordination and transparency.
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8. What did Adani Group recently commission in Kutch, Gujarat?
A) India’s largest wind farm
B) An off-grid green hydrogen plant
C) A nuclear waste storage site
D) A solar-powered metro system
Answer: B) An off-grid green hydrogen plant
Adani Group commissioned a 5 MW green hydrogen plant fully powered by
solar energy, operating independently of the power grid. It includes a battery
storage system.
This is India's first off-grid hydrogen plant. It shows potential for industrial
renewable hydrogen use
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9. What was recently granted Proposed Reserve Forest status in Assam?
A) Kaziranga Wetlands
B) Urpad and Hasila Beels
C) Manas Wildlife Buffer
D) Dibrugarh River Basin
Answer: B) Urpad and Hasila Beels
These wetlands in Goalpara were notified as Proposed Reserve Forests due
to their ecological value. Public claims will be invited.
Urpad (1,256 ha) and Hasila (245 ha) are rich in biodiversity. Cabinet
also supported Rabha welfare and transgender rights.
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10. What grade did Assam receive in the Performance Grading Index (PGI)
for school education?
A) Top grade (701-760)
B) Second-highest (661-700)
C) Second-lowest (401-460)
D) Lowest (below 400)
Answer: C) Second-lowest (401-460)
Assam, along with 9 others, was graded poorly, especially in access and
infrastructure. It scored 52.1 in teacher training.
Chandigarh topped the list. Meghalaya fared the worst with 46.8.
11. Which organization did IV Subbarao visit to review skill and
entrepreneurship development?
(A) NSDC
(B) Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
(IIE)
(C) Ministry of Skill Development
(D) Atal Innovation Mission
Answer: (B) Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE)
IV Subbarao visited the IIE in
Guwahati to review its work in youth and women entrepreneurship, aquaculture,
and skill development. He appreciated IIE’s contributions and innovation.
He visited various incubators and
PM Van Dhan Yojana centres. The visit aligned with NITI Aayog’s goal of
inclusive regional development.
12. How many potholes is the Delhi PWD aiming to fill in one day to set
a world record?
(A) 1,000
(B) 2,000
(C) 3,400
(D) 5,000
Answer: (C) 3,400
Delhi’s Public Works Department aims
to repair 3,400 geo-tagged potholes across 1,400 km of roads in a single day.
This is planned as a world record attempt and to improve road quality before
monsoon.
More than 1,000 personnel and 200
vans will be deployed. The initiative also includes uploading before-and-after
photos of the potholes.
13. What is the purpose of the upcoming Household Income Survey in 2026?
(A) To measure GDP of rural areas
(B) To estimate inflation trends
(C) To collect reliable household income
data
(D) To assess population growth
Answer: (C) To collect reliable household income data
The Ministry of Statistics will
conduct India’s first-ever nationwide survey to directly assess household
incomes and the impact of technology on wages. Previous attempts relied on
indirect estimates and faced reliability issues.
The survey will be guided by a
Technical Expert Group chaired by economist Surjit Bhalla. It will help refine
key economic indicators like GDP and consumption
14. Vladimir Mestvirishvili was popularly known in India by what
nickname?
(A) Guruji
(B) Ustad
(C) Laado
(D) Dronacharya
Answer: (C) Laado
Vladimir Mestvirishvili, the
Georgian wrestling coach, was fondly called “Laado” in India. He trained many
Olympic medalists and revolutionized Indian men’s wrestling. His coaching style
was based on technique repetition and European mat skills.
He trained Sushil Kumar,
Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya. Despite being dropped by the
federation in 2016, he continued mentoring wrestlers in Delhi.
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Daily Current Affairs 23-24 June 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF