Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1.
Who was the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam, whose birth centenary is being celebrated in 2025?
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A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Golap Borbora
C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
D) Tarun Gogoi
Answer: B) Golap Borbora
Explanation:
Golap Borbora, a freedom fighter and social reformer, became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam. He spent 19 months in prison during the Emergency for opposing authoritarianism. His centenary is being celebrated by the Assam government with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as chief guest.
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Golap Borbora served as CM of Assam from 1978 to 1979. He was a member of the Janata Party.
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Q2.
Which city in Sudan has been called the ‘epicentre of child suffering’ by the UN due to prolonged siege and humanitarian crisis?
A) Khartoum
B) El Fasher
C) Omdurman
D) Port Sudan
Answer: B) El Fasher
Explanation:
El Fasher city in Sudan’s North Darfur has been under siege for over 500 days. Around 260,000 civilians, nearly half children, face extreme malnutrition, disease, and violence. UNICEF reported 10,000+ children treated for malnutrition in 2024 alone.
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The crisis coincides with a cholera outbreak in North Darfur. Health services remain cut off, worsening conditions.
Q3.
Pu Chengjapao Doungel, whose 97th death anniversary was observed in Dima Hasao, led which historical struggle?
A) Quit India Movement
B) Anglo-Kuki War (1917–1919)
C) Civil Disobedience Movement
D) Non-Cooperation Movement
Answer: B) Anglo-Kuki War (1917–1919)
Explanation:
Pu Chengjapao Doungel was a chief of the Aisan clan and led the Kuki resistance against British colonial forces during the Anglo-Kuki War. He was imprisoned for four years due to his leadership. His death anniversary is marked with tributes and prayers by the Kuki Inpi Assam.
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He was born on 28 August 1868 and died on 28 August 1928 at age 60. His role is still remembered in Kuki villages.
Q4.
Which Assamese weightlifter recently won gold in the 79kg junior boys category at the Commonwealth Championships 2025?
A) Abhinob Gogoi
B) Dharmajyoti Dewghoria
C) Bedabrat Bharali
D) Hemanta Daimari
Answer: C) Bedabrat Bharali
Explanation:
Bedabrat Bharali created history by lifting 145 kg in snatch and 181 kg in clean & jerk, totaling 328 kg. He set three new records and secured gold in the junior boys 79kg event at Ahmedabad. Assam’s tally at the championship reached five gold medals.
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Earlier, Bedabrat had also won gold at the World Youth Championships in 2024, becoming the first Indian to do so.
Q5.
The Assam Olympic Association unveiled a national sports award trophy in honour of which legendary athlete?
A) Monalisa Baruah Mehta
B) Bhogeswar Baruah
C) Hima Das
D) Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: B) Bhogeswar Baruah
Explanation:
The Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award trophy was unveiled in Guwahati to honour the first Assamese athlete to win a gold medal at a multinational event (Asian Games 1966). The award will be presented annually on his birthday, September 3.
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The Sarusajai Stadium will also be renamed after Bhogeswar Baruah as part of Assam’s tribute to his sporting legacy.
Q6.
Which new defence initiative was launched by PM Narendra Modi on August 28, 2025?
A) Mission Raksha Suraksha
B) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
C) Mission Garuda Shakti
D) Mission Trishul
Answer: B) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Explanation:
On August 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched “Mission Sudarshan Chakra” under the Defence sector. The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s security preparedness.
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The mission falls under India’s broader efforts to enhance defence modernization and strategic readiness.
Q7.
The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), recently highlighted in a workshop in New Delhi, mainly focuses on:
A) Urban employment generation
B) Developing border villages
C) Smart city infrastructure
D) Rural cooperative banking
Answer: B) Developing border villages
Explanation:
The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is a government initiative aimed at developing and modernizing villages along India’s border regions. A two-day workshop was launched by the Union Home Minister in New Delhi on August 28, 2025.
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The programme seeks to improve connectivity, livelihood, and governance in strategically located villages.
Q8.
Where was the First International Pali Conference organized?
A) Vietnam
B) Sri Lanka
C) Myanmar
D) Thailand
Answer: B) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The First International Pali Conference was organized in Sri Lanka to promote Pali language and Buddhist studies. Scholars from multiple countries participated to preserve and spread ancient Buddhist texts. This event strengthened Sri Lanka’s position as a Buddhist learning hub.
Related Info:
Pali is the liturgical language of Theravāda Buddhism. It preserves many original teachings of the Buddha.
Q9.
PM SVANidhi Yojana was launched by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D) Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: C) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
PM SVANidhi (Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) was launched in June 2020 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors for post-COVID recovery. The scheme supports small vendors in resuming livelihoods.
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Loans up to ₹50,000 are given in 3 tranches. Digital transactions under the scheme also provide cash-back incentives.
Daily Current Affairs 29 August 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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