Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Who won Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for the film Jawan?
A) Ranbir Kapoor
B) Salman Khan
C) Shah Rukh Khan
D) Vicky Kaushal
Answer: C) Shah Rukh Khan
Explanation:
Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards for his role in Jawan.
He shared the award with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail, both delivering critically acclaimed performances.
Their wins mark a high point in the 2023 Hindi film industry.
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Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
The Assamese film Rongatapu 1982 won in the regional language category.
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2. Where will PM Modi inaugurate Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Guwahati
C) Silchar
D) Tezpur
Answer: B) Guwahati
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8 to inaugurate Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations in Guwahati.
Multiple cultural performances are scheduled across districts in his honour.
The initiative is organized by the State Government.
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PM Modi will also inaugurate the Guwahati Ring Road and Kurua–Narengi bridge.
A 2G bio-refinery at Numaligarh will be launched on the same visit.
3. What is the estimated cost of the maritime skills hub to be set up in Dibrugarh?
A) ₹88 crore
B) ₹120 crore
C) ₹188 crore
D) ₹250 crore
Answer: C) ₹188 crore
Explanation:
The maritime hub in Dibrugarh will be built at a cost of ₹188 crore under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision.
It will function as a Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) offering training in inland water transport, marine logistics, and smart navigation.
The initiative aims to boost job creation and maritime education.
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Over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected.
The hub will be completed in about 19 months.
4. Which playback singer's 45th death anniversary was recently observed in Guwahati?
A) Kishore Kumar
B) Md Rafi
C) Mukesh
D) Hemant Kumar
Answer: B) Md Rafi
Explanation:
Md Rafi’s 45th death anniversary was commemorated with cultural events in Guwahati.
Competitions and song performances were held in his memory at Shilpgram auditorium.
Students and local singers participated actively.
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Md Rafi was one of India’s most versatile playback singers.
He sang in various languages and genres during his career.
5. What was the occasion remembered in Tezpur related to Natasurya Phani Sarma?
A) His birth anniversary
B) His retirement
C) His 55th death anniversary
D) Launch of a biography
Answer: C) His 55th death anniversary
Explanation:
Natasurya Phani Sarma’s 55th death anniversary was observed in Tezpur with tributes and cultural events.
Public figures and local organizations celebrated his contributions to Assamese theatre.
His son and local authorities paid floral tributes.
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A commemoration was held at the Phani Sarma Samadhi in Kalibari.
Phani Sarma was a legendary playwright and actor.
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6. What is the title of the book launched by Dibrugarh Sahitya Sabha at the recent event?
A) Shabd Parikrama
B) Kene Koi Nishes Hoy Eta Jati
C) Sahitya Sopan
D) Xudhakatha
Answer: B) Kene Koi Nishes Hoy Eta Jati
Explanation:
Dibrugarh Sahitya Sabha launched Kene Koi Nishes Hoy Eta Jati authored by Dr Sasikanta Saikia.
The event highlighted literature’s role in shaping society and intellectual development.
The book was unveiled by Vice-Chancellor Dr Jiten Hazarika.
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Two more books were also released by Dr Saikia at the event.
The event drew academics, students, and Assamese literary personalities.
7. Amlan Bora was recently appointed as the South Asia representative of which port?
A) Port of Antwerp
B) Port of Rotterdam
C) Port of Singapore
D) Port of Hamburg
Answer: B) Port of Rotterdam
Explanation:
Amlan Bora has been appointed Chief Representative for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh at the Port of Rotterdam.
He will work on trade, maritime logistics, and strategic partnerships.
Bora has a tech and international business background.
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He is originally from Jorhat, Assam.
He holds advanced degrees in business, tech, and sustainability.
8. Who became the first Indian in over a decade to coach the Indian men’s national football team?
A) Stephen Constantine
B) Subrata Paul
C) Khalid Jamil
D) Igor Stimac
Answer: C) Khalid Jamil
Explanation:
Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s football team.
He is the first Indian in over ten years to lead the Blue Tigers.
His selection followed a SWOT analysis by AIFF.
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He previously coached NEUFC and Aizawl FC.
Jamil is respected for his tactical depth and local league success.