Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1: Shubman Gill equalled Don Bradman’s record by scoring how many centuries in a single Test series as captain?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: B) 4
Gill scored four centuries in a single Test series while captaining India for the first time.
This achievement equals Bradman’s record for most tons by a captain in one series.
He also became the first to do it in his debut Test series as captain.
Related Info: Gill equalled Kohli and Gavaskar’s Indian record of 4 centuries in one series.
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Q2: “Deshbhakti Divas 2025” was observed by which Indian state to commemorate the death anniversary of Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phukan?
A) Punjab
B) Maharashtra
C) Assam
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Assam
Assam observed Deshbhakti Divas on July 28 to honour Tarun Ram Phukan.
He was a freedom fighter, nationalist leader, and symbol of patriotism in Assam.
The day celebrates his selfless service, vision, and leadership.
Related Info: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced it as a tribute to Phukan's legacy.
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Q3: Which institution is publishing the rare works of Padmanath Gohain Baruah?
A) Assam University
B) Assam Publishing Company
C) National Book Trust
D) Sahitya Akademi
Answer: B) Assam Publishing Company
Tezpur Sahitya Sabha will republish old Assamese textbooks authored by Gohain Baruah.
These include foundational works used in native-language education.
The project is supported by his family and scholars.
Related Info: Baruah was a key figure in Assamese literature and early education reform.
Q4: Who won the opening match of the 134th Durand Cup in Kokrajhar?
A) Karbi Anglong Morning Star
B) Assam United FC
C) ITBP FT
D) Army Red
Answer: C) ITBP FT
ITBP Football Team won 2–1 against Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC.
They came from behind to secure a victory in the opening match.
The game was held at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar, Bodoland.
Related Info: The Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest football tournament, now in its 134th edition.
Q5: Niyar Parijat won the Best Female Fighter title at which championship?
A) World Junior Taekwondo
B) Asian Junior Taekwondo
C) Commonwealth Youth Games
D) SAARC Taekwondo Meet
Answer: B) Asian Junior Taekwondo
14-year-old Niyar Parijat of Assam won the Best Female Fighter title in Malaysia.
She defeated fighters from Sri Lanka and Hong Kong in the 52 kg category.
Despite losing in the quarterfinals, her overall performance stood out.
Related Info: She trains in Guwahati and is a student of Class 9.
Q6: Vijai Sharma was one of the architects of which major international climate agreement?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Montreal Protocol
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) Glasgow Climate Pact
Answer: C) Kyoto Protocol
Vijai Sharma helped design the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and defended developing nations’ interests.
He represented India in several global climate negotiations.
He was also the Environment Secretary and later chaired the National Green Tribunal.
Related Info: He passed away at the age of 75 due to a stroke in Delhi.
Q7: VinFast opened its first showroom in India in which city?
A) Chennai
B) Bengaluru
C) Surat
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Surat
VinFast Auto India launched its first Indian showroom in Surat, Gujarat.
This is part of their expansion into India’s growing EV market.
They will assemble vehicles at their upcoming plant in Tamil Nadu.
Related Info: Surat marks VinFast’s first physical retail entry into India.
Q8: Where was India’s first hydrogen-powered coach tested?
A) Bhopal
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Pune
Answer: C) Chennai
Indian Railways tested a hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.
This coach runs on hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel.
It represents a step toward India’s green mobility goals.
Related Info: A hydrogen fueling facility is also being set up in Haryana for this pilot.
Daily Current Affairs 28 July 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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