Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What is the name of the Central Sector Scheme that aims to provide drones to women Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
A. Drone Shakti scheme
B. Nari Kisan Udaan scheme
C. Namo Drone Didi scheme
D. Agri-Tech Sakhi scheme
Correct Answer: C. Namo Drone Didi scheme
Explanation: The Namo Drone Didi scheme provides drones to women SHGs to enhance agricultural productivity and rural employment. It targets over 15,000 SHGs between 2024–2026. Other options are unrelated or nonexistent.
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This scheme offers an 80% subsidy on drones (up to ₹8 lakh).
It helps women SHGs earn an extra ₹1 lakh per year through drone services.
B. Nari Kisan Udaan scheme
C. Namo Drone Didi scheme
D. Agri-Tech Sakhi scheme
This scheme offers an 80% subsidy on drones (up to ₹8 lakh).
It helps women SHGs earn an extra ₹1 lakh per year through drone services.
2. The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Correct Answer: D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The NOS scheme is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for SC, ST, and other marginalized groups. It funds higher studies abroad (Master’s/Ph.D.). External Affairs has no role in this.
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All 106 NOS award letters were issued in 2025 to eligible students.
The scheme covers tuition, living costs, and travel expenses fully.
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
All 106 NOS award letters were issued in 2025 to eligible students.
The scheme covers tuition, living costs, and travel expenses fully.
3. Where is the newly discovered Harappan site Ratadiya Ri Dheri located?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
Explanation: Ratadiya Ri Dheri is a mature Harappan site located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It strengthens the evidence of Harappan spread into India’s western desert. Other options are incorrect based on ASI reports.
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The site dates to around 2600–1900 BCE.
It fills a regional gap between Harappan sites in Gujarat and Punjab.
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
The site dates to around 2600–1900 BCE.
It fills a regional gap between Harappan sites in Gujarat and Punjab.
4. Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme is an initiative of which ministry?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Tourism
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
Explanation: MGMD is run by the Ministry of Culture under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping. It documents the unique cultural identities of Indian villages. Tourism and Rural Development are unrelated here.
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As of 2025, over 4.7 lakh villages’ data are uploaded on the MGMD portal.
The scheme covers heritage mapping in all 6.5 lakh villages of India.
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Tourism
D. Ministry of Rural Development
As of 2025, over 4.7 lakh villages’ data are uploaded on the MGMD portal.
The scheme covers heritage mapping in all 6.5 lakh villages of India.
5. The Pralay missile is developed by which organization?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Correct Answer: B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation: DRDO developed Pralay, a solid-fuel, short-range tactical missile for the Indian military. ISRO deals with space tech, while HAL and BDL focus on aircraft and manufacturing, not missile R&D.
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Pralay has a range of 150–500 km and is road-mobile.
It was test-fired successfully in July 2025 from Odisha.
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Pralay has a range of 150–500 km and is road-mobile.
It was test-fired successfully in July 2025 from Odisha.
6. What is the estimated cost of the new erosion protection project in Majuli undertaken by the Brahmaputra Board?
A. ₹43.21 crore
B. ₹56.34 crore
C. ₹60.00 crore
D. ₹50.12 crore
Correct Answer: B. ₹56.34 crore
Explanation: The Centre has launched a ₹56.34 crore project to mitigate erosion on Majuli island, focusing on bank protection measures using porcupines. The Brahmaputra Board is also developing a riverine island policy with INTACH.
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Majuli, Asia’s largest river island, faces severe erosion.
The Centre aims to combine structural and community-based solutions for long-term resilience.
B. ₹56.34 crore
C. ₹60.00 crore
D. ₹50.12 crore
Majuli, Asia’s largest river island, faces severe erosion.
The Centre aims to combine structural and community-based solutions for long-term resilience.
7. The Electoral College for the vice-presidential poll in 2025 includes members of which bodies?
A. Lok Sabha only
B. Rajya Sabha only
C. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D. State Legislative Assemblies
Correct Answer: C. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation: The Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and elected members of the Lok Sabha. The list was finalized due to Vice-President Dhankhar’s resignation.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025.
As per Article 68, elections must be held soon to fill the vacancy for the remaining term.
B. Rajya Sabha only
C. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D. State Legislative Assemblies
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025.
As per Article 68, elections must be held soon to fill the vacancy for the remaining term.
Know More: How are the President and Vice-President of India elected?
8. What is the main focus of the 1st Assam Snake Symposium held in Guwahati?
A. Increasing snake population
B. Snakebite mitigation and conservation
C. Snake farming promotion
D. Snake export regulations
Correct Answer: B. Snakebite mitigation and conservation
Explanation: The symposium focused on managing snakebite emergencies and snake conservation, gathering over 80 rescuers and experts. Key initiatives included forming a state committee and launching the SARPA mobile app.
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Organized by the Assam Biodiversity Board and Forest Dept., the event also included scientific discussions on taxonomy, venom, and rescue tech.
B. Snakebite mitigation and conservation
C. Snake farming promotion
D. Snake export regulations
Organized by the Assam Biodiversity Board and Forest Dept., the event also included scientific discussions on taxonomy, venom, and rescue tech.
9. Who is stepping down as the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover?
A. Thierry Bolloré
B. Gintautas Paluckas
C. Adrian Mardell
D. Elon Musk
Correct Answer: C. Adrian Mardell
Explanation: Adrian Mardell, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, is stepping down after more than 30 years of service. A spokesperson confirmed the resignation on Thursday.
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Mardell's resignation comes amid a leadership reshuffle
as JLR focuses on electric vehicle transition and global market repositioning.
B. Gintautas Paluckas
C. Adrian Mardell
D. Elon Musk
Mardell's resignation comes amid a leadership reshuffle
as JLR focuses on electric vehicle transition and global market repositioning.
10. Why did Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resign?
A. Health issues
B. Election loss
C. Probes into business dealings
D. Policy failure
Correct Answer: C. Probes into business dealings
Explanation: PM Gintautas Paluckas resigned following public protests and investigations into questionable business transactions. His cabinet is also expected to resign, causing political uncertainty.
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Paluckas took office after the 2024 elections.
His resignation leaves Lithuania without an effective government before joint military drills with Belarus.
B. Election loss
C. Probes into business dealings
D. Policy failure
Paluckas took office after the 2024 elections.
His resignation leaves Lithuania without an effective government before joint military drills with Belarus.