Current Affairs Based
on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What
makes the Bairobi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram an engineering marvel?
A) It is the longest railway in India
B) It includes 100 bridges
C) It has 32 tunnels and 55 bridges
D) It connects India to Myanmar
Answer: C) It has 32 tunnels and 55 bridges
Which is the only Indian State with no railway station? Answer.
Explanation:
The 51.8 km track includes 32 tunnels (15.8 km) and 55 bridges (5.9 km) due to
the challenging terrain.
Ballastless tracks were used inside tunnels for the first time in the region,
reducing maintenance needs.
Related
Info:
This project cost ₹800 crore and draws lessons from the landslide-prone
Lumding–Silchar section.
2. How
many humans have died due to elephant encounters in Assam from 2000 to 2023?
A) 626
B) 1,468
C) 209
D) 337
Answer: B) 1,468
Explanation:
Between 2000 and 2023, 1,468 people died and 337 were injured in elephant
encounters, mostly due to deforestation and habitat encroachment.
At the same time, 626 elephants died due to human-related causes like
electrocution and poisoning.
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Info:
Post-monsoon is the peak period for such conflicts, and areas like Nagaon and
Karbi Anglong are worst affected.
3. Nvidia
became the world’s most valuable company after crossing which valuation?
A) $3
trillion
B) $2 trillion
C) $4 trillion
D) $1 trillion
Answer: C) $4 trillion
Explanation:
Nvidia hit a $4 trillion market cap, fueled by AI chip demand and a dramatic
stock rise from $14 to $164 in under two years.
It overtook tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon to lead Wall Street.
Related
Info:
Nvidia's growth has significantly influenced the S&P 500 index performance.
4. What
honour was conferred on PM Modi by Namibia?
A)
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize
B) Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
C) Nelson Mandela Peace Medal
D) African Unity Award
Answer: B) Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
Explanation:
PM Modi received Namibia’s highest civilian award during his state visit, marking his 27th international honour.
The award symbolises strength, struggle, courage, and cultural connection.
Related
Info:
This visit was part of Modi’s Africa tour, highlighting India–Namibia strategic
ties.
5. Namibia
agreed to launch which Indian digital system after bilateral talks?
A)
Aadhaar
B) DigiLocker
C) UPI
D) BHIM App
Answer: C) UPI
Explanation:
Namibia announced plans to adopt India’s UPI later in 2025 and signed
agreements in health, biofuels, and entrepreneurship.
This step strengthens digital cooperation under India’s tech diplomacy
strategy.
Related
Info:
The NPCI and Bank of Namibia will jointly implement the UPI rollout.
Know more about the BAIROBI-SAIRANG RAILWAY LINE IN MIZORAM.
6. Who resigned as the CEO of social media platform X in July 2025?
A) Parag Agrawal
B) Linda Yaccarino
C) Sheryl Sandberg
D) Jack Dorsey
Answer:
B) Linda Yaccarino
Explanation:
Linda Yaccarino stepped down as CEO of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter)
amidst controversy over anti-Semitic content posted by Grok, an AI chatbot
developed by xAI.
Her resignation came during a period of executive exits and declining advertiser
confidence.
Related Info:
She was appointed after Musk's acquisition of Twitter and her sudden exit
highlights internal instability at X.
7. Who
has been appointed the new COO of Apple Inc.?
A) Tim Cook
B) Jeff
Williams
C) Sundar Pichai
D) Sabih Khan
Answer: D) Sabih Khan
Explanation:
India-born Sabih Khan will succeed Jeff Williams as Apple’s COO, becoming
second-in-command under CEO Tim Cook.
He has been with Apple since 1995 and is known for transforming its global
supply chain.
Related
Info:
Sabih Khan holds engineering degrees from Tufts and RPI, and was born in
Moradabad, India.
8. In
which event did Nupur Singh Sheoran win gold recently?
A) Asian
Games
B) Olympics
C) World Boxing Cup
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer: C) World Boxing Cup
Explanation:
Nupur Singh Sheoran won gold in the +81kg category at the World Boxing Cup in
Kazakhstan, following her grandfather's legacy.
She overcame injury and switched categories to become India's first woman gold
medalist in this event.
Related
Info:
She is the granddaughter of Asian Games champion Captain Hawa Singh Sheoran and
trains in Haryana.
Daily Current Affairs 9 July 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF