Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and IndianExpress
1. What was the purpose of Japan’s final H‑2A rocket launch?
A) Launching military satellites
B) Carrying astronauts to the ISS
C) Deploying a climate-monitoring satellite
D) Testing a new rocket engine
Answer: C) Deploying a climate-monitoring satellite
Explanation:
Japan’s H‑2A rocket made its final flight by launching the GOSAT‑GW satellite.
This satellite will monitor greenhouse gases and climate data.
The mission marks the 50th and last launch of the H‑2A series.
Related Info:
Japan will now shift to its new H3 launch vehicle.
GOSAT-GW stands for Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite – Greenhouse Gases and Water Cycle.
2. What initiative was launched at Pakke Tiger Reserve to benefit forest workers?
A) Forest fire drone surveillance
B) Eco-tourism scheme
C) Workers’ Club and Handloom Training
D) GPS tracking system
Answer: C) Workers’ Club and Handloom Training
Explanation:
The Reserve started a handloom programme under the SAMARTH scheme.
A “Veer Vanrakshak Smriti Workers’ Club” was also inaugurated.
These aim to support the wellbeing of frontline forest staff and communities.
Related Info:
Pakke Tiger Reserve is in Arunachal Pradesh.
SAMARTH scheme supports skill development in the handloom sector.
3. Where was the free Chinmaya Mission CBSE school launched?
A) Aizawl
B) Mohanpur, Tripura
C) Kohima
D) Silchar
Answer: B) Mohanpur, Tripura
Explanation:
The Chinmaya Hari Hara Vidyalaya was opened for underprivileged children.
It provides free English-medium education and essentials.
The school currently includes Nursery to UKG, with plans to expand.
Related Info:
Chinmaya Mission also laid the foundation of Chinmaya Sundarayi Temple.
CBSE stands for Central Board of Secondary Education.
4. Who won gold in the 52 kg category at the 2025 World Police Judo Championship?
A) Mirabai Chanu
B) Lalhumhimi
C) Lovlina Borgohain
D) Mary Kom
Answer: B) Lalhumhimi
Explanation:
Lalhumhimi, an SSB officer from Aizawl, won gold in the 52 kg category.
The event was held in Alabama, USA.
She has also won medals in the National Games and NE Games.
Related Info:
SSB stands for Sashastra Seema Bal.
She won gold in the 2022 National Games as well.
5. Which Meghalaya silk got special recognition by PM Modi?
A) Muga silk for exports
B) Assam silk trade boost
C) Eri silk on ‘Mann Ki Baat’
D) Synthetic silk innovation
Answer: C) Eri silk on Mann Ki Baat
Explanation:
PM Modi praised the eco-friendly “Ahimsa” Eri silk from Meghalaya.
He highlighted its importance to Khasi weavers and SHGs.
Eri silk has GI-tag and is cruelty-free.
Related Info:
“Ahimsa” means non-violence – the silk is extracted without killing silkworms.
Eri silk is also known as “peace silk”.
6. What technology will GMC use to tackle flooding in Guwahati?
A) Satellite drainage mapping
B) Water ATM sensors
C) Eco-Block installations
D) Desalination plants
Answer: C) Eco-Block installations
Explanation:
GMC plans to install Eco‑Block flood-control units in flood-prone zones.
The tech has been used effectively in Chennai.
Plastic barriers and improved drains are also being implemented.
Related Info:
GMC = Guwahati Municipal Corporation.
Chandmari and Rukminigaon are among the affected areas.
7. What minerals are reported by GSI to be abundant in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?
A) Gold and Silver
B) Bauxite and Uranium
C) Graphite, Vanadium, REEs
D) Tin and Copper
Answer: C) Graphite, Vanadium, REEs
Explanation:
The GSI report highlights Assam and Arunachal’s potential in Graphite,
Vanadium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
It also mentions base metals, coal, and limestone reserves.
Some areas show REE concentrations as high as 5,000 ppm.
Related Info:
REEs are vital for electronics and green energy tech.
Samchampi and Jashora are two REE-rich complexes in Assam.
8. Where is the first NH emergency landing strip in the Northeast being developed?
A) Tezpur
B) Morigaon
C) Between Moran and Demow
D) Between Silchar and Aizawl
Answer: C) Between Moran and Demow
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Explanation:
Assam CM announced a 4 km NH strip will be ready by October.
It’s designed for emergency landings of civilian and defense aircraft.
This will be the first such facility in the Northeast.
Related Info:
Two more landing strips are planned in the region.
Such strips help during natural disasters and military needs.
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