Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q. When is the Kaladan Multi‑Modal Transit Transport Project expected to be fully operational?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2030
Answer: C) 2027
The Kaladan Project, part of the India–Myanmar Friendship Treaty, aims to boost connectivity between Northeast India and Myanmar. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed its completion by 2027. It includes major infrastructure and skill training initiatives.
Kaladan links India’s eastern ports to Myanmar via sea and river. It is crucial for regional trade and security.
Q. Where was the statue of Swami Vivekananda recently unveiled?
A) Nagaon College
B) Bholanath College, Dhubri
C) Cotton University
D) Tezpur University
Answer: B) Bholanath College, Dhubri
The statue was unveiled during a spiritual event to celebrate Vivekananda’s ideals of youth leadership and national pride. Sacred Vedic mantras and student participation marked the ceremony. ABVP leaders and locals attended the unveiling.
Swami Vivekananda is an icon of Indian renaissance. His teachings continue to inspire youth globally.
Q. Shishir Nag is remembered as a martyr of which movement?
A) Quit India Movement
B) Language Movement
C) Farmers' Movement
D) Swadeshi Movement
Answer: B) Language Movement
Shishir Nag was honored for his role in the 1960 language movement/Bhaxa Andolan, in Assam. Tributes were paid by cultural and social groups in Nagaon. The event also remembered other martyrs of 1960 and 1972.
Language movements in Assam safeguarded the cultural identity of Assamese people. Martyrs like Nag are symbolic of this struggle.
Q. Which company has added Bentley to its India portfolio from July 1, 2025?
A) Hyundai India
B) Tata Motors
C) Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
D) Mahindra & Mahindra
Answer: C) Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
Bentley has become the sixth luxury brand under Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd. A new entity named Bentley India will manage marketing and sales. It targets ultra-high-net-worth customers.
Bentley is known for handcrafted British luxury cars. The move boosts India’s high-end car segment.
Q. What is the expected number of product innovations to be showcased at IESW 2025?
A) 150
B) 300+
C) 500
D) 1000
Answer: B) 300+
India Energy Storage Week 2025 will feature over 300 innovations in EVs, solar, hydrogen, and batteries. It will also witness MoUs and factory announcements from global players. The event aligns with India’s Net Zero goals.
IESW is organized by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). It promotes advanced clean energy tech.
Q. What is the name of the typhoon that recently made landfall in Taiwan, causing multiple casualties and damage?
A) Typhoon Noru
B) Typhoon Danas
C) Typhoon Hagibis
D) Typhoon Goni
Answer: B) Typhoon Danas
Typhoon Danas struck Taiwan’s west coast, making a rare landfall in Chiayi for the first time in 120 years. It caused 2 deaths, over 330 injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage. Flights and public services were disrupted.
This was the fourth typhoon to hit Taiwan in 2025. Its center later moved toward China's east coast
Q. What is unique about India’s upcoming Census 2027?
A) Only paper-based
B) Conducted by UN
C) Fully digital with self-enumeration
D) Done only in rural areas
Answer: C) Fully digital with self-enumeration
Census 2027 will be the first digital census using mobile apps and a self-enumeration web portal. It will be carried out in two phases starting in April 2026. The system will allow faster and more efficient data collection.
A three-tier training system is planned for accurate execution. Data will be available early via central servers.
Daily Current Affairs 8 July 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF