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1. What was the primary reason for the eviction of
over 3,500 bighas in Dhubri district?
A) Housing scheme development
B) Border fencing
C) Thermal power project
D) Industrial zone expansion
Answer: C) Thermal power project
Explanation:
The Dhubri district administration evicted over 3,500 bighas of land to clear
space for a proposed thermal power project. The drive took place in Santoshpur,
Charuwabakhra, and Chirakuta villages under heavy security. The eviction faced
local resistance, causing tension and police intervention.
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1 bigha ≈ 0.33 acres.
Over 2,000 families were affected during the eviction.
2. Which Assam district ranked highest in the
North East SDG Index 2023–24?
A) Kamrup Metro
B) Dibrugarh
C) Jorhat
D) South Salmara
Answer: B) Dibrugarh
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Explanation:
Dibrugarh was the top-ranking district in Assam but stood 17th among 121
districts in the Northeast SDG Index. Mizoram’s Hnahthial district ranked first
overall. The index tracks progress toward Sustainable Development Goals at the
district level.
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Assam’s South Salmara ranked 118th.
The report was prepared by NITI Aayog, DoNER, and UNDP.
3. What heritage site in Cambodia
did MoS Pabitra Margherita visit?
A) Angkor Wat Temple
B) Bayon Temple
C) Phnom Bakheng
D) Ta Prohm
Answer: A) Angkor Wat Temple
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Explanation:
MoS Margherita visited Cambodia and lauded ASI's restoration of Ramayan murals
at Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This highlights India’s cultural
diplomacy and heritage cooperation with Southeast Asian nations.
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The ASI restored murals at Angkor Wat from 1986–1993.
He also met Cambodian PM Hun Manet and King Norodom Sihamoni.
4. The Tuluni Festival is celebrated by which tribe
in Nagaland?
A) Ao
B) Angami
C) Sumi
D) Chakhesang
Answer: C) Sumi
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Explanation:
The Sumi tribe in Kohima celebrated the 35th Tuluni Festival with traditional
dances and songs. The festival promotes unity, compassion, and cultural
identity. Leaders stressed intergenerational cultural transmission.
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Former MLA Pukhayi Sumi and PWD engineer Hutoshe Awomi addressed the gathering.
The festival was celebrated at New Ministers’ Hill, Kohima.
5. What milestone is being commemorated for Dr.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee between 2025–2027?
A) 100th birth anniversary
B) 125th birth anniversary
C) 75th death anniversary
D) 150th independence speech
Answer: B) 125th birth anniversary
Explanation:
India will observe the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
from 2025 to 2027. PM Modi acknowledged his role in nation-building, and a
series of commemorative events will be held.
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Dr. Mookerjee was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will attend as chief guest.
6. Norman Tebbit, who died recently, was closely
associated with which UK Prime Minister?
A) Boris Johnson
B) Winston Churchill
C) Margaret Thatcher
D) David Cameron
Answer: C) Margaret Thatcher
Explanation:
Norman Tebbit, a key ally of Margaret Thatcher, passed away at age 94. Known
for his strong conservative views, he famously proposed the “cricket test” and
served as Employment Secretary.
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He survived the 1984 IRA Brighton hotel bombing.
He retired from the House of Lords in 2017.
7. Which Indian state is
developing the country’s first Quantum Valley?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the Amaravati Quantum Valley
Declaration (AQVD), aiming to make Amaravati a hub for quantum research and
technology. This will be India’s first dedicated quantum tech zone.
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It’s envisioned as a global quantum tech hub.
AQVD promotes innovation in cutting-edge science fields.
Daily Current Affairs 9 July 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF