Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Who recently became the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma?
A) Gaganyaan Pilot
B) Peggy Whitson
C) Shubhanshu Shukla
D) Kalpana Chawla
Answer: C) Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation:
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer, became the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission.
He was part of the private Axiom-4 mission and spent 18 days on the ISS.
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The mission conducted 60 experiments and 20 outreach sessions.
It was a landmark step in India’s human spaceflight ambitions.
2. Where can the Kaladan project be replicated according to Sarbananda Sonowal?
A) Only in India’s eastern states
B) All ports of BIMSTEC nations
C) Ports of ASEAN countries
D) Only in Sittwe and Kolkata
Answer: B) All ports of BIMSTEC nations
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Explanation:
Sonowal stated that the Kaladan project can serve as a model for replication across all BIMSTEC member ports to enhance regional connectivity.
It links inland states like Bhutan and Nepal to seaports via multimodal transport.
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It supports India's Act East Policy.
Kaladan is a joint project between India and Myanmar.
3. Whose death anniversary was commemorated recently in Assam with tributes across the state?
A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B) RG Baruah
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: B) RG Baruah
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Explanation:
Assam observed the 48th death anniversary of RG Baruah, a journalist and social reformer, with tributes and cultural events.
He was instrumental in the growth of Assam's media, sports, and education sectors.
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He founded The Assam Tribune and Assam Flying Club.
Baruah also served as Guwahati’s first Mayor.
4. Where and for what purpose did a Bhutanese official visit Assam recently?
A) Tezpur – to study river hydropower
B) Dibrugarh – for business talks
C) Dhubri – to explore terracotta art
D) Silchar – for border security meetings
Answer: C) Dhubri – to explore terracotta art
Explanation:
Bhutanese Consul General visited Dhubri to study traditional terracotta for Bhutan’s Mindfulness City project in Gelephu.
The visit aimed at cultural collaboration and heritage integration.
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NCERD and local artisans demonstrated the craft.
A MoU for cooperation is being considered.
5. Where did Tesla launch its first showroom in India?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
Answer: D) Mumbai
Explanation:
Tesla launched its first Indian showroom and Experience Centre in Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian EV market.
It also plans expansion to Delhi and other cities with new charging infrastructure.
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The launch featured the Model Y SUV.
Tesla also plans 16 Superchargers and 15 Destination Chargers in India.
6. What is the purpose of the ADEETIE scheme launched by Manohar Lal Khattar?
A) Promote textile exports
B) Encourage MSME energy efficiency
C) Subsidize electric vehicles
D) Train women entrepreneurs
Answer: B) Encourage MSME energy efficiency
Explanation:
The ADEETIE scheme promotes energy-efficient technologies among MSMEs to reduce costs and carbon footprint.
It reflects a push towards industrial sustainability.
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It was launched in Panipat.
Khattar is Union Minister and former Haryana CM.
7. In which international defence exercise has India made its debut?
A) Yudh Abhyas
B) Garuda Shakti
C) Talisman Sabre
D) Malabar
Answer: C) Talisman Sabre
Explanation:
India participated in Australia’s largest bilateral military drill, Exercise Talisman Sabre, for the first time.
It enhances strategic military cooperation between the two nations.
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The exercise involves combat simulations and logistics.
India's presence marks growing Indo-Pacific defence ties.