Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1. Who became the youngest girl to beat a grandmaster during the British Chess Championships in Liverpool?
a) Amandeep Singh
b) Bodhana Sivanandan
c) Adamjeet Singh
d) Parul Chaudhary
Answer: b) Bodhana Sivanandan
Explanation: 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a historic feat by defeating a grandmaster in the British Chess Championships. Alongside her, Indian-origin siblings Amandeep and Adamjeet Singh also secured podium finishes. Nearly 20 British-Indians excelled in the championship.
Related Info: Bodhana is considered one of the fastest-rising chess prodigies in the UK. Amandeep (7) and Adamjeet Singh also made headlines with multiple Under-8 and Under-10 titles.
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Q2. By which year did PM Narendra Modi announce that ‘Made-in-India’ semiconductor chips will be available in the market?
a) 2023
b) 2024
c) 2025
d) 2026
Answer: c) 2025
Explanation: PM Modi, in his Independence Day address, said semiconductor chips made in India will be available by the end of 2025. The plan, delayed for decades, has now received a boost under the India Semiconductor Mission. Multiple plants are under construction and investment has been approved.
Related Info: India is setting up 10 semiconductor-related factories, with major units in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. The sector has global investors like Intel and Lockheed Martin.
Q3. Who recently broke the Indian women’s 2000m steeplechase national record?
a) Parul Chaudhary
b) Ankita Dhyani
c) Lalita Babar
d) Hima Das
Answer: b) Ankita Dhyani
Explanation: Ankita Dhyani clocked 6:13.92 at the Grand Slam meet in Jerusalem, breaking Parul Chaudhary’s previous record of 6:14.38. The win also gave her ranking points for 3000m steeplechase qualification at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Related Info: Steeplechase is a distance event with barriers and water jumps. India’s Parul Chaudhary also holds national records in 3000m and 5000m races.
Q4. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, passed in Lok Sabha, seeks to repeal which old Act?
a) Indian Docks Act, 1920
b) Indian Harbours Act, 1900
c) Indian Ports Act, 1908
d) Maritime Law Act, 1912
Answer: c) Indian Ports Act, 1908
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, aiming to modernize port management and repeal the over-a-century-old Indian Ports Act of 1908. This marks a major legislative reform in India’s maritime infrastructure.
Related Info: Ports handle around 95% of India’s trade volume. Modernization of port laws aligns with India’s Sagarmala project for coastal and shipping development.
Q5. According to data presented in the Lok Sabha, India’s total milk production stands at:
a) 220 million tonnes
b) 239.30 million tonnes
c) 250 million tonnes
d) 265 million tonnes
Answer: b) 239.30 million tonnes
Explanation: India’s milk production has reached 239.30 million tonnes, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest milk producer. This data was recently presented in Parliament.
Related Info: India contributes about 24% of global milk output. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are top-producing states.
Q6. What was the name of the 90-year-old elephant, also referred to as Kaziranga’s oldest ranger, that recently passed away?
a) Gajraj
b) Mohanmala
c) Kaveri
d) Lakshmi
Answer: b) Mohanmala
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Explanation: Kaziranga lost its oldest ranger, the elephant Mohanmala, who served the national park for decades and lived up to 90 years. Mohanmala was considered a symbol of the park’s heritage.
Related Info: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the world’s largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Elephants like Mohanmala were key to forest patrolling.
Q7. Why was the trailer launch of The Bengal Files stopped in Kolkata?
a) Technical malfunction during screening
b) Objection from the Kolkata Police
c) Lack of clearance from censor board
d) Ban by the Central Government
Answer: b) Objection from the Kolkata Police
Explanation: Kolkata Police stopped the trailer launch of Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files at a hotel. The director accused authorities of politically motivated suppression. The trailer was later released at a BJP office.
Related Info: Vivek Agnihotri earlier directed The Kashmir Files (2022), a controversial but commercially successful film. Police denied political interference in this case.
Q8. Who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra from Assam?
a) Major Bhargav Kalita
b) Captain Sailo
c) Lt. Col. K. Joshi
d) Major Ankit Sharma
Answer: a) Major Bhargav Kalita
Explanation: Major Bhargav Kalita of the Kumaon Regiment received the Shaurya Chakra for courage during counter-terror operations in J&K. The award was announced on the eve of Independence Day.
Related Info: The Shaurya Chakra is India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award, given for valor and sacrifice.
Q9. Which cricket legend recently passed away at 89?
a) Richie Benaud
b) Bob Simpson
c) Allan Border
d) Ian Chappell
Answer: b) Bob Simpson
Explanation: Australian cricketer and coach Bob Simpson died at 89. He was a prolific Test batsman and later coached Australia to major success in the 1980s–90s.
Related Info: Simpson played 62 Tests, scoring over 4,800 runs, and captained Australia before becoming a highly respected coach.
Q10. Where was a new cricket pavilion inaugurated in Assam?
a) Tezpur
b) Dibrugarh
c) Guwahati
d) Silchar
Answer: b) Dibrugarh
Explanation: A new cricket pavilion was inaugurated at Mulukgaon, Dibrugarh, by the Assam Cricket Association with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal present. It aims to boost grassroots cricket.
Related Info: Assam Cricket Association has been working on modern cricket infrastructure, including ACA Stadium at Barsapara, Guwahati.
Q11. IIT Guwahati and NFR jointly developed what eco-friendly innovation?
a) Solar-powered trains
b) Biodegradable/compostable material
c) Hybrid fuel for engines
d) Plastic recycling units
Answer: b) Biodegradable/compostable material
Explanation: IIT Guwahati and Northeast Frontier Railway developed ISO-compliant biodegradable/compostable material for use in railways. This reduces plastic waste in bedrolls and packaging.
Related Info: Indian Railways has been phasing out single-use plastic to meet national sustainability targets.
Q12. The underwater vibration sensor by IIT-G helps which group the most?
a) Soldiers in submarine operations
b) People with voice disabilities
c) Scuba divers for communication
d) Marine biologists studying whales
Answer: b) People with voice disabilities
Explanation: IIT Guwahati researchers designed an underwater vibration sensor that detects exhalation patterns and converts them into signals using AI models, enabling non-vocal communication.
Related Info: The device is low-cost and contactless, making it a promising assistive technology for differently-abled individuals.
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Q13. Who has been announced to receive the Kirti Chakra?
a) Major Bhargav Kalita
b) Captain Lairinawma Sailo
c) Captain Vikram Batra
d) Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap
Answer: b) Captain Lairinawma Sailo
Explanation: Captain Lairinawma Sailo of 4 PARA SF will receive the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, for bravery in counter-terror operations.
Related Info: The Kirti Chakra is awarded for conspicuous gallantry away from the battlefield, second only to the Ashoka Chakra.
Q14. Where will India’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant start production?
a) Paradip
b) Panipat
c) Jamnagar
d) Bina
Answer: b) Panipat
Explanation: Indian Oil and partners will begin SAF production at Panipat refinery by year-end. SAF will be made from used cooking oil and bio-based raw materials.
Related Info: SAF reduces carbon emissions by 70–80% compared to conventional jet fuel, aligning with global aviation green targets.