Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
0. What is the official theme of
World Environment Day 2025?
(A) Ecosystem Restoration
(B) Only One Earth
(C) Beat Plastic Pollution
(D) Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience
Answer: (C)
Beat Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day was established in 1972 during the United
Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm. Later that year,
the UN General Assembly officially designated June 5 as World Environment Day.
The first celebration took place in 1973 with the theme “Only One Earth,”
marking the beginning of what would become the largest global platform for
environmental awareness.
World Environment Day 2025 is officially hosted this year by the
Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea. Jeju Province, a scenic island
renowned for its environmental initiatives and sustainable living patterns,
will be the centre of the celebrations. Jeju has taken decisive action to
eliminate plastic by 2040.
1. When will the enumeration for India’s 16th
Census begin?
(A)
October 1, 2026
(B) January 1, 2027
(C) March 1, 2027
(D) April 1, 2027
Answer:
(C) March 1, 2027
The
reference date for the 2026 Census is October 1, 2026, but actual enumeration
will start from March 1, 2027. This census will also include caste enumeration
for the first time since 1931. It will be conducted in two phases across the
country.
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The census was delayed due to COVID-19. Ladakh will be included as a separate
entity post-reorganization.
2. Where will the Swahid Kanaklata Baruah
University be established?
(A)
Tezpur
(B) Gohpur
(C) Dibrugarh
(D) Bongaigaon
Answer:
(B) Gohpur
The Assam
Cabinet allocated ₹400 crore for the establishment of Swahid Kanaklata Baruah
University in Gohpur. It aims to promote innovation in areas like AI, robotics,
and humanities. The project includes job creation in teaching and support
staff.
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The university is named after Kanaklata Baruah, a freedom fighter from Assam.
The focus includes skill-based, industry-integrated education.
3. What fruit was showcased during the Tezpur
Litchi Festival?
(A) Mango
(B) Orange
(C) Litchi
(D) Guava
Answer:
(C) Litchi
The
Tezpur Litchi Festival highlighted local litchi varieties like sahi, bombaiya,
and kat-bombiya. The aim was to promote GI-tagged exports and agro-tourism. The
festival also paid tribute to Padmanath Gohain Baruah.
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Tezpur’s litchis are known for their sweetness and soft pulp. The festival
supports value-added processing and investment.
4. What is the goal of the pact between ISMA and
IATA?
(A)
Promote ethanol
(B) Certify Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(C) Increase sugarcane yield
(D) Export sugar
Answer:
(B) Certify Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ISMA
signed an agreement with IATA and Praj Industries to push certification and
adoption of SAF in India. This initiative will assess SAF lifecycle from
sugarcane feedstock. It supports India’s green energy goals in aviation.
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India plans to mandate 1% SAF blending by 2027. Sugar-based ethanol production
is a key renewable energy strategy.
5. What makes the Chenab Bridge unique?
(A)
Longest in India
(B) World’s highest railway bridge
(C) First suspension bridge in Kashmir
(D) India’s oldest steel bridge
Answer:
(B) World’s highest railway bridge
Spanning
1,315 meters and standing at 359 meters above the riverbed, the Chenab Bridge
is the highest railway arch bridge in the world. It connects Katra to Srinagar.
The bridge will be inaugurated by PM Modi.
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It’s part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link. Vande Bharat services
will also start in J&K.
6. What new portal did the Assam government launch?
(A) Agri
Tracker
(B) Forest Watch
(C) Tree Monitor
(D) Forest Cover Tracking Portal
Answer:
(D) Forest Cover Tracking Portal
Assam
launched a real-time forest monitoring portal using AI and satellite data. It
will also allow citizens to track trees they planted. This helps detect
deforestation and illegal logging instantly.
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Banned plastic bottles will be converted into biofuel by Oil India. The portal
supports both forest conservation and afforestation.
7. Marc Garneau was Canada’s:
(A) Prime
Minister
(B) First astronaut
(C) Finance Minister
(D) Nuclear scientist
Answer:
(B) First astronaut
Marc
Garneau became Canada’s first astronaut in 1984 aboard a NASA space shuttle. He
later served as Foreign Minister and in other public roles. He died at the age
of 76.
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He served under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Garneau promoted space tech and
diplomacy throughout his career.
8. How much has India committed to maritime
development by 2047?
(A) $10
billion
(B) $50 billion
(C) $20 billion
(D) $30 billion
Answer:
(C) $20 billion
Shipping
Minister Sonowal announced a $20 billion investment for ports, logistics, and
hydrogen hubs. Initiatives include green hydrogen hubs and virtual trade
corridors. The goal is to modernize maritime trade infrastructure.
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Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin are chosen for hydrogen hub development. The
push aligns with India’s carbon-neutral goals.
9. Where will Rafale fuselage production now begin?
(A)
Mumbai
(B) Bengaluru
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Pune
Answer:
(C) Hyderabad
Dassault
and Tata will jointly manufacture Rafale fuselages in Hyderabad. This is the
first time Rafale parts will be made outside France. It supports Make in India
and strengthens the aerospace ecosystem.
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India earlier purchased 36 Rafales from France. The new facility will produce 2
fuselages per month.
10. What is the aim of OpenAI Academy India?
(A) Fund
startups
(B) Train in coding
(C) Provide AI skill development
(D) Regulate AI content
Answer:
(C) Provide AI skill development
OpenAI
Academy India, launched in partnership with IndiaAI, offers AI training in
English, Hindi, and regional languages. Selected fellows receive up to $100,000
in API credits. It focuses on inclusive AI education.
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The academy also includes teacher training and live webinars. It is OpenAI’s
first global educational expansion outside the U.S.
11. What is the key material used in IIT Guwahati’s
new method to detect SARS-CoV-2?
(A)
Silica gel
(B) Activated charcoal
(C) Clay
(D) Graphene
Answer:
(C) Clay
Researchers
at IIT Guwahati developed a low-cost clay-based “viruselectrolyte sedimentation”
method to detect SARS-CoV-2. This technique is simpler and more affordable than
current testing protocols. It was published in Applied Clay Science
journal.
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The method allows for scalable use in low-resource settings. It’s led by
Professors T.V. Bharat and Sachin Kumar.
12. Which Indian state currently has the highest
number of active COVID-19 cases (as of June 6)?
(A)
Maharashtra
(B) Kerala
(C) Gujarat
(D) West Bengal
Answer:
(B) Kerala
India
reported over 5,000 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala leading in case load. It
is followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. The Health Ministry is
conducting mock drills to improve emergency preparedness.
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India recorded 4 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours. Authorities are ramping
up ventilator and oxygen support.
13. Where is the 2025 G7 Summit, which PM Modi will
attend, being hosted?
(A) Rome,
Italy
(B) Tokyo, Japan
(C) Kananskis, Canada
(D) Berlin, Germany
Answer:
(C) Kananskis, Canada
PM Modi
is set to attend the G7 Summit from June 15–17 at Kananskis, Canada, at the
invitation of Canadian PM Mark Carney. Discussions will focus on global
cooperation and democratic ties.
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Modi highlighted shared democratic values between India and Canada. Mark Carney
is the newly appointed Canadian PM.
14. What is the purpose of the UMEED portal
launched by the Centre?
(A) Women
empowerment tracking
(B) Waqf property management
(C) Educational grant disbursal
(D) Minority scholarship portal
Answer:
(B) Waqf property management
The UMEED
portal aims to digitize and geo-tag all waqf properties under the Waqf Act,
1995. It ensures transparency and efficient use of community-owned Muslim
assets. Launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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UMEED will support real-time tracking and prevent misuse of waqf land. It is
part of wider digitization and empowerment drives.
15. What is the specialty focus of the newly
inaugurated Neotia Bhagirathi hospital in Guwahati?
(A)
Oncology
(B) Women and Child Care
(C) Psychiatry
(D) Orthopedics
Answer:
(B) Women and Child Care
Ambuja
Neotia’s 100-bed “Neotia Bhagirathi” hospital in Guwahati focuses on
obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and neonatology. It was inaugurated by CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma. The hospital will serve patients across the northeast.
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It aims to reduce referral cases outside Assam. The Neotia group is expanding
its healthcare presence in the region.
16. The statue of Jongal Balahu was recently
unveiled in which district?
(A) Karbi
Anglong
(B) Morigaon
(C) Udalguri
(D) Lakhimpur
Answer:
(B) Morigaon
A statue
of Tiwa king Jongal Balahu, known for his resistance and valor, was unveiled at
the DC office in Morigaon. The event coincided with World Environment Day and
featured cultural events and tree planting.
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Jongal Balahu is revered in Tiwa tribal history. MLA Ramakanta Dewri presided
over the unveiling ceremony.
17. Where is Maharashtra’s new Integrated Inland
Water Transport Terminal being planned?
(A)
Dharamtar
(B) Panvel Creek (Targhar)
(C) Thane Creek
(D) Uran Port
Answer:
(B) Panvel Creek (Targhar)
CIDCO
plans to build a 5.7-acre inland water terminal at Targhar near Navi Mumbai
airport. It will connect to Amra Marg via coastal roads and underpasses.
Completion is targeted for September 2026.
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The terminal will ease passenger and cargo movement in Navi Mumbai. It's part
of the state’s multimodal logistics network.