Current Affairs Based
on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Which city
hosted the "Assam Convention 2025" where cultural performances and
discussions on investment opportunities in Assam took place?
A) Guwahati
B) Chicago
C) London
D) Sydney
Answer: B) Chicago
Explanation: The
three-day Assamese diaspora convention, "Assam Convention 2025,"
concluded in Chicago with various cultural performances and panel discussions.
Related Info:
Artists like Angaraag Papon Mahanta and Barsha Rani Bishaya participated, and
awards were presented.
2. Where in India
was the "Aqua Tech Park," the nation's first water technology park,
inaugurated?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Sonapur, near
Guwahati
C) Tawang
D) Chennai
Answer: B) Sonapur,
near Guwahati
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Explanation: CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the "Aqua Tech Park" in Sonapur, near
Guwahati, showcasing advanced aquaculture technologies.
Related Info: The
park, a collaboration with ICAR, CIFA, and NABARD, aims to boost fish
production and support sustainable fisheries.
3. What type of new
species, distinguished by unusually high ovule counts, was recently discovered
in the Tawang forests?
A) Orchid species
B) Berberis species
C) Redwood species
D) Fern species
Answer: B) Berberis
species
Explanation:
Botanists identified a new high-altitude Berberis species, Berberis myriovula,
in Tawang forests, notable for up to 17 ovules per carpel.
Related Info: This
discovery by CSIR-NEIST and BN College contributes to understanding the
region's botanical diversity.
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4. The All Tai Ahom
Students’ Union (ATASU) plans to celebrate its 37th foundation day at which
historical site?
A) Guwahati City
Centre
B) Japhijōha
Samantry Kshetra in Lahowal, Dibrugarh
C) Tezpur
University
D) Jorhat Stadium
Answer: B)
Japhijōha Samantry Kshetra in Lahowal, Dibrugarh
Explanation: ATASU
will hold its 37th foundation day events on July 15 at the historic Japhijōha
Samantry Kshetra in Lahowal, Dibrugarh.
Related Info: The
celebration will include cultural programs, book launches, and awards,
promoting Tai-Ahom heritage.
5. Who has been
appointed as the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force
(RPF)?
A) Barsha Rani
Bishaya
B) Sonali Mishra
C) Iga Świątek
D) Amanda Anisimova
Answer: B) Sonali
Mishra
Explanation: IPS
officer Sonali Mishra has been named the Director General of the Railway
Protection Force, marking her as the first woman to hold this position.
Related Info: She
belongs to the Madhya Pradesh cadre and will succeed Manoj Yadav, assuming
charge on July 31.
6. Which type of
sites from Cambodia's Khmer Rouge period were recently inscribed on the UNESCO
World Heritage List?
A) Ancient temples
B) Royal palaces
C) Prisons and a
genocide museum
D) Natural parks
Answer: C) Prisons
and a genocide museum
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Explanation: UNESCO
inscribed three former Khmer Rouge locations—S-21 prison, M-13 prison, and the
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum—on Cambodia's World Heritage List.
Related Info: These
sites served as centers for mass atrocities (1975–79) and now function as memorials
for education.
7. Who won her
maiden Wimbledon singles title with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory, becoming the
first woman in the Open Era to win a final by that scoreline?
A) Serena Williams
B) Amanda Anisimova
C) Iga Świątek
D) Naomi Osaka
Answer: C) Iga
Świątek
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Explanation:
Poland's Iga Świątek secured her first Wimbledon singles title by defeating
Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0, demonstrating a flawless performance.
Related Info: This
victory marks her sixth Grand Slam title overall.
8. What was the
cause of death for Nabha, an 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah in Kuno
National Park?
A) Natural old age
B) Complications
from childbirth
C) Injuries from a
suspected hunting attempt
D) Illness
unrelated to injuries
Answer: C) Injuries
from a suspected hunting attempt
Explanation: Nabha,
a reintroduced cheetah in Kuno National Park, died from injuries sustained
during a suspected hunting attempt within her enclosure.
Related Info: Her
death leaves Kuno's cheetah population at 26, with a post-mortem pending for
exact confirmation.
9. What ceremonies
will the Mumbai BJP organize to mark the UNESCO heritage site tag for forts
built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
A) Art exhibitions
B) Food festivals
C) 'Shiv aarti' and
'Shiv jallosh'
D) Marathon races
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Answer: C) 'Shiv
aarti' and 'Shiv jallosh'
Explanation: To
celebrate the UNESCO recognition of "Maratha Military Landscapes,"
Mumbai BJP will conduct 'Shiv aarti' and 'Shiv jallosh' ceremonies at 106 city
locations.
Related Info: These
events will honor the 12 forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
highlighting their architectural and cultural legacy.
10. Who recently
became India's 87th Grandmaster in chess after achieving his final norm at the
La Plagne International Chess Festival?
A) Viswanathan
Anand
B) Harikrishnan A R
C) Magnus Carlsen
D) Fabiano Caruana
Answer: B)
Harikrishnan A R
Explanation:
Chennai-based chess player Harikrishnan A R achieved his final Grandmaster
norm, becoming India's 87th GM, at the La Plagne International Chess Festival.
Related Info: He
reached this milestone after participating in seven consecutive overseas
tournaments.
11. What is the
primary condition given by the NBWL Standing Committee for the Brahmaputra
tunnel project?
A) Immediate
commencement of construction.
B) Approval of
boundary alteration for Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
C) Detailed
scientific studies on environmental impacts.
D) Allocation of a
larger budget for the tunnel.
Answer: C) Detailed
scientific studies on environmental impacts.
Explanation: The
NBWL Standing Committee gave a conditional "no objection" pending
detailed scientific studies to assess impacts on soil stability, groundwater
flow, sediment dynamics, and seismic vulnerability.1
Related Info: The
user agency (NHIDCL) has also been asked to set up a mitigation fund and a
human-wildlife conflict plan.
12. How much
financial assistance has the Union government sanctioned for flood and
landslide relief in Assam from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)?
A) Rs 1,066 crore
B) Rs 6,166 crore
C) Rs 375 crore
D) Rs 1,988 crore
Answer: C) Rs 375
crore
Explanation: The
Union government has sanctioned Rs 375 crore from the SDRF specifically for
flood and landslide relief in Assam.2
Related Info: This
amount is part of a wider Rs 1,066 crore package for five Northeast and two
other states.
13. Who was honored
with the "Samaj Siromani" award at the opening of Darrang Divas?
A) Prashant Baruah
B) Tapeshwar Sharma
C) Hemanta Dutta
D) Kandarp Sharma
Answer: C) Hemanta
Dutta
Explanation:
Veteran playwright, lyricist, and actor Hemanta Dutta received the fourth
"Samaj Siromani" award.
Related Info: The
celebration also conferred "Darrang Gaurav" awards on local
journalists, academics, and artists for their contributions to literature and
culture.
14. What was the
primary purpose of the rhino horn sample verification process in Kaziranga?
A) To prepare horns
for sale.
B) To reconcile
Assam's horn stockpiles and dispel myths.
C) To use horns for
traditional medicine.
D) To identify new
rhino species.
Answer: B) To
reconcile Assam's horn stockpiles and dispel myths.
Explanation: The
process involved genetic and chemical analysis of confiscated rhino horn
samples to reconcile stockpiles and dispel myths.
Related Info: A
small portion of each horn was retained for future DNA profiling under the
RhODIS India programme, and surplus horns were monitored for destruction.
15. Which Indian
entity is scaling up UPI adoption in the UAE to strengthen digital ties?
A) Reserve Bank of
India
B) National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Ltd
C) Indian Air Force
D) Ministry of
External Affairs
Answer: B) National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Ltd
Explanation: NPCI
International Payments Ltd has partnered with UAE regulators and acquirers to
enable real-time UPI payments.3
Related Info: This
move aims to serve the large Indian diaspora and inbound tourists, supporting
the UAE's goal of a cashless economy.4
16. What initiative
was launched at the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Guwahati, for two
weeks?
A) A new weather
forecasting system.
B) A tree-planting
drive only.
C) A
"Swachhata Pakhwada" (cleanliness drive).
D) An expert talk
series on climate change.
Answer: C) A
"Swachhata Pakhwada" (cleanliness drive).
Explanation:
Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati launched a two-week cleanliness drive
with an oath-taking ceremony and daily activities.5
Related Info:
Expert talks during the drive covered the link between weather forecasting and
public hygiene, highlighting how data on drains, disasters, and cleanliness
intersect with climate and health issues.
17. For what
primary reasons was Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan's tenure extended?
A) His role in
flood relief operations.
B) His expertise in
international relations.
C) Preparing for
the forthcoming caste-based census and countering left-wing extremism.
D) Overseeing
infrastructure projects like the Brahmaputra tunnel.
Answer: C)
Preparing for the forthcoming caste-based census and countering left-wing
extremism.
Explanation: His
tenure was prolonged citing his role in preparing for the forthcoming
caste-based census and countering left-wing extremism.
Related Info: This
extension ensures continuity in managing internal security and administrative
priorities.
18. What is the
approximate range of the indigenous Astra Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air
missile?
A) Less than 50 km
B) Exactly 75 km
C) Greater than 100
km
D) Unlimited range
Answer: C) Greater
than 100 km
Explanation: The
Astra BVR missile demonstrated a range exceeding 100 km during its successful
test-fire.6
Related Info: The
missile was launched from an Su-30MKI off the Odisha coast, marking a major
milestone in India's air-combat armament capabilities.7
19. What was the
focus of World Population Day observations in Hailakandi and other parts of
Assam?
A) Promoting
international tourism.
B) Raising
awareness of family planning and population stabilization.
C) Discussing
economic development.
D) Celebrating
cultural diversity.
Answer: B) Raising
awareness of family planning and population stabilization.
Explanation:
World Population Day is observed on 11 July. District health
authorities flagged off a "Sarathi Van" campaign and organized events
to raise awareness of family planning and population stabilization.
Related Info:
Officials conducted outreach, including door-to-door visits, emphasizing
birth-control methods and the need for sustainable demographic growth.
20. Where is Tesla
opening its first Indian "experience centre"?
A) Navi Mumbai
warehouse
B) Pune
C) Bengaluru
D) Mumbai's Bandra
Kurla Complex
Answer: D) Mumbai's
Bandra Kurla Complex
Explanation: Elon
Musk's Tesla has invited guests to inaugurate its first Indian "experience
centre" at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.8
Related Info: While
India hasn't offered local manufacturing incentives, the government is drafting
EV-friendly policies and tariff rationalizations to attract fully-electric
manufacturers.
21. Which Indian archer won three
medals at the Archery World Cup in Madrid, including setting a new mixed world
record?
A) Parneet Kaur
B) Prithika Pradeep
C) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
D) Rishabh Yadav
Answer: C) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Explanation: The headline clearly
states "Archery WC: Jyothi wins three medals," and the article
details Jyothi Surekha Vennam's performance, including setting a new mixed
world record with Rishabh Yadav.
Related Info: Jyothi Surekha Vennam
won silver in the women's individual event and bronze in the bronze play-off of
the mixed team event, securing three medals in total.
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