Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1. Which football club was honoured with the President’s Cup by President Droupadi Murmu for back-to-back Durand Cup wins?
a) Mohun Bagan SG
b) East Bengal FC
c) NorthEast United FC
d) Bengaluru FC
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Answer: c) NorthEast United FC
Explanation: NorthEast United FC became the first team in over three decades to defend the Durand Cup. They were honoured with the President’s Cup at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was a proud moment for the Northeast.
Related Info: The Durand Cup (1888) is Asia’s oldest football tournament. The President’s Cup was instituted in 1956.
Q2. Abhinob Gogoi created history by winning gold with three records at which championship?
a) Asian Games
b) Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
c) South Asian Games
d) World Junior Weightlifting
Answer: b) Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
Explanation: Assam’s Abhinob Gogoi set records in snatch, clean & jerk, and total to win gold in Ahmedabad. Hemanta Daimari also won gold in the junior category.
Related Info: Weightlifting medals are decided in snatch, clean & jerk, and total. India has produced several champions in this field.
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Q3. Where will Comic Con India host its first-ever Northeast edition?
a) Shillong
b) Aizawl
c) Imphal
d) Guwahati
Answer: d) Guwahati
Explanation: Comic Con India announced its maiden Guwahati edition for November 22–23, 2025. It aims to bring global pop culture closer to the Northeast audience.
Related Info: Comic Con India began in 2011 in New Delhi and is now held in major metros like Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Q4. Where was the new yarn depot inaugurated by NEHHDC to support local weavers?
a) Pasighat
b) Tawang
c) Itanagar
d) Ziro
Answer: c) Itanagar
Explanation: NEHHDC opened an authorised yarn depot at Khinam Fashion House, Itanagar. It aims to provide artisans quality yarn and boost sustainable textile production.
Related Info: NEHHDC works under the Ministry of DoNER to promote handicrafts and handlooms in the Northeast.
Q5. India-Africa trade crossed which milestone in 2024–25?
a) $75 billion
b) $90 billion
c) $100 billion
d) $120 billion
Answer: c) $100 billion
Explanation: India-Africa trade touched $100 billion in 2024–25. India is also among the top-five investors in Africa with $75 billion cumulative investments.
Related Info: Africa is a key partner for India in trade, renewable energy, and healthcare sectors.
Q6. Which Indian startup’s hyperspectral satellites were placed in orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket?
a) Bellatrix
b) Pixxel
c) Agnikul
d) Skyroot
Answer: b) Pixxel
Explanation: SpaceX launched three hyperspectral imaging satellites built by Pixxel. These satellites will help monitor agriculture, mining, and environment.
Related Info: Hyperspectral imaging captures hundreds of narrow spectral bands, unlike normal satellites.
Q7. Who has been appointed as the new MD of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)?
a) Rajiv Topno
b) Amit Khare
c) Akash Tripathi
d) Sanjay Mitra
Answer: c) Akash Tripathi
Explanation: IAS officer Akash Tripathi (1998 batch) has been appointed SECI MD. He will oversee India’s solar and renewable energy projects.
Related Info: SECI is India’s only PSU dedicated to solar energy under MNRE.
Q8. India signed a Letter of Intent with the World Food Programme (WFP) to collaborate on:
a) Renewable energy
b) Global hunger
c) Climate change
d) Digital governance
Answer: b) Global hunger
Explanation: India and WFP signed a LoI to work together in addressing global hunger and food security challenges.
Related Info: WFP won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work against hunger.
Q9. The “Super Garuda Shield” military exercise is jointly conducted by which countries?
a) India and Japan
b) USA and Indonesia
c) India and Australia
d) UK and Philippines
Answer: b) USA and Indonesia
Explanation: USA and Indonesia conducted the largest-ever Super Garuda Shield military exercise to boost Indo-Pacific defence ties.
Related Info: Such exercises enhance interoperability and regional security.
Q10. India and Fiji launched new defence initiatives, including a Defence Attaché at India’s High Commission in:
a) Wellington
b) Suva
c) Sydney
d) Port Louis
Answer: b) Suva
Explanation: India and Fiji set up a Defence Attaché post in Suva to cover the Pacific Islands and strengthen maritime security cooperation.
Related Info: India partners with Pacific Island nations via the FIPIC (Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation).
Daily Current Affairs 28 August 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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