Daily Current Affairs 26 June 2025 | APSC, UPSC, SSC – Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Who recently became the first Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984?
A) Rakesh Sinha
B) Shubhanshu Shukla
C) Gagandeep Singh
D) Vikram Thakur
Answer: B) Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation:
Shubhanshu Shukla lifted off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
This marks India’s return to human spaceflight after 41 years.
He wore the Indian tricolour and expressed pride before launch.
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The mission launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
India’s first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, flew in 1984 on a Soviet Soyuz.
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2. What is the 2025 theme of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking?
A) Heal Together
B) Say No to Drugs
C) Breaking the Chains
D) One World, One Health
Answer: C) Breaking the Chains
Explanation:
The 2025 theme is “Breaking the Chains – Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All.”
It stresses the need for awareness, treatment and ending stigma around drug use.
OST is promoted as a key recovery support system.
Related Info:
Toll-free helpline: 1097 for addiction support.
OST centres are active in multiple Assam hospitals.
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3. What is the new business collaboration between Ambani and Adani focused on?
A) Renewable energy export
B) Fuel marketing and distribution
C) Telecom expansion
D) Metro rail construction
Answer: B) Fuel marketing and distribution
Explanation:
Jio-BP and Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) have joined hands for joint fuel retailing.
Jio-BP will supply liquid fuels; ATGL will expand CNG availability.
This marks their second business alliance.
Related Info:
Their first partnership was a power plant in Madhya Pradesh.
Jio-BP has 1,972 fuel outlets; ATGL runs 650+ CNG stations.
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4. What is the main focus of the IndianOil–Adarsha Seuj Prakalpa project?
A) Renewable energy
B) Youth entrepreneurship
C) Organic farming and composting
D) Digital literacy
Answer: C) Organic farming and composting
Explanation:
The project trains students and farmers in organic methods, composting, and mushroom cultivation.
It’s a CSR initiative launched at Digboi Refinery with Rotary Club support.
It aims to boost rural income and sustainability.
Related Info:
IndianOil supports the project under CSR efforts.
3,000 people will be trained in the first phase.
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5. What recent decision did the Assam government take regarding the Rabha community?
A) Land grant
B) Formation of a development council
C) Reservation in jobs
D) Launch of a cultural festival
Answer: B) Formation of a development council
Explanation:
The Rabha Development Council was formed to address long-pending community demands.
It fulfills a demand raised since 2013 by the Rabha Jatiya Parishad.
Leaders praised CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Minister Dr Pegu.
Related Info:
Rabhas are a tribal community in Assam.
Development councils focus on socio-economic upliftment.
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6. What is the harmful weed highlighted in the recent awareness campaign in Nagaon?
A) Water hyacinth
B) Parthenium hysterophorus
C) Lantana camara
D) Bermuda grass
Answer: B) Parthenium hysterophorus
Explanation:
Parthenium is a fast-spreading invasive weed causing allergies and livestock issues.
The campaign was organized by Assam Agricultural University and govt officials.
Farmers were urged to share awareness via social media.
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Also known as “Congress Grass.”
Affects biodiversity and crop yield severely.
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7. When did Kamakhya Temple reopen after the Ambubachi Mela 2025?
A) June 25, 9:00 am
B) June 26, 3:19 am
C) June 24, 6:00 pm
D) June 27, 5:00 am
Answer: B) June 26, 3:19 am
Explanation:
Kamakhya Temple reopens after the 4-day Ambubachi Mela signifying the goddess's menstruation.
Rituals like snan and nitya puja were held post-reopening.
Security and crowd management were improved this year.
Related Info:
Ambubachi is one of the major tantric festivals of Assam.
Held annually in June at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
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8. Who will represent China at the BRICS Summit 2025 in place of Xi Jinping?
A) Wang Yi
B) Li Qiang
C) Hu Jintao
D) Liu He
Answer: B) Li Qiang
Explanation:
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will represent China as Xi Jinping skips the summit.
It is the first time in 12 years Xi is missing the BRICS meet.
The summit is scheduled in Brazil on July 6–7.
Related Info:
Li Qiang is a close ally of Xi and China’s No. 2 leader.
PM Modi is expected to attend the summit in Rio.
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