Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What was recently erected to resolve the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute?
A. Border wall
B. Peace treaty center
C. First boundary pillar
D. Joint police station
Answer: C. First boundary pillar
Explanation: The first boundary pillar was set up along the Assam-Meghalaya border as part of the 2022 MoU to mark resolved areas.
It symbolizes “clarity and peace” in formerly disputed regions.
Related Info: Six of the 12 disputed areas between Assam and Meghalaya have already been resolved.
2. What strategy did China allegedly use during the India-Pakistan conflict, as per Lt Gen Rahul R Singh?
A. Silent invasion
B. Cyber warfare
C. Borrowed knife strategy
D. Hybrid diplomacy
Answer: C. Borrowed knife strategy
Explanation: China supported Pakistan while testing its own weapons during the conflict, using Pakistan as a proxy.
This reflects the ancient strategy of letting others fight your battles.
Related Info: 81% of Pakistani military hardware in recent years came from China.
3. Which major event will be held by the Bodoland Territorial Council on July 6, 2025?
A. Peace Accord Signing
B. Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action
C. BTC Independence Day
D. Bodo Culture Fest
Answer: B. Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action
Explanation: The BTC will host this event in Guwahati to launch new books, initiatives, and awards.
It aims to showcase regional development and cultural recognition.
Related Info: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and BTC Chief Pramod Boro will attend.
4. Why did disabled persons in Assam protest recently?
A. Lack of job opportunities
B. Poor medical infrastructure
C. Merger of pension with Orunodoi 3.0
D. Transport inaccessibility
Answer: C. Merger of pension with Orunodoi 3.0
Explanation: Protesters opposed the merger of Deen Dayal Divyang Pension Scheme into Orunodoi 3.0, fearing exclusion.
They submitted a memorandum demanding restoration of the old scheme.
Related Info: The Orunodoi scheme mainly provides DBT benefits, not targeted pension support.
5. Which IIT-Guwahati student was selected as a Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador?
A. Ritika Das
B. Arnav Kalita
C. Sukanya Sonowal
D. Neelam Boro
Answer: C. Sukanya Sonowal
Explanation: Sukanya was chosen for her experience in peace-building and leadership, representing India globally.
She passed a rigorous 3-stage selection for the Commonwealth network.
Related Info: She is also co-founder of STEMvibe and part of IIT-G’s Techniche team.
6. Why is EAM S. Jaishankar visiting China in July 2025?
A. To sign a trade deal
B. To attend SCO Foreign Ministers’ meet
C. To mediate in Taiwan conflict
D. To address the UN
Answer: B. To attend SCO Foreign Ministers’ meet
Explanation: Jaishankar will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s conclave in Beijing from July 13–15.
This is his first visit to China since the 2020 LAC tensions.
Related Info: The visit follows India’s disengagement efforts in eastern Ladakh.
7. Who is the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot in the Indian Navy?
A. Lt. Neha Verma
B. Lt. Divya Joshi
C. Sub Lt. Aastha Poonia
D. Sub Lt. Rhea Barman
Answer: C. Sub Lt. Aastha Poonia
Explanation: Aastha Poonia completed her training and was inducted into the Navy’s fighter stream.
She may soon operate MiG-29K or Rafale M jets from aircraft carriers.
Related Info: The Indian Navy operates fighter jets from INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya.
Daily Current Affairs 5 July 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF