Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. Where was the statue of Mahatma Gandhi recently unveiled by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma?
a. Dispur
b. Amingaon
c. Jorhat
d. Tezpur
Answer: b. Amingaon
Explanation:
The statue was unveiled at the Kamrup DC Office in Amingaon to honor Gandhi’s values of service and dedication.
It is meant to inspire public service and civic responsibility.
Related Info:
Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation.
The event also included other developmental announcements.
2. Which book was released to spread awareness on Gopinath Bordoloi?
a. Assam Ke Veer
b. Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi
c. Lokpriya Gopinath
d. Bordoloi and Assam
Answer: b. Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi
See More: Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi
Explanation:
The book was released in Hindi and Assamese to educate people about Assam’s first CM and his contributions.
It includes writings by various scholars and prominent personalities.
Related Info:
The book was republished by Jeevan Ram Mungi Devi Goenka Trust.
Gopinath Bordoloi played a key role in Assam’s post-independence integration.
3. Kabak Yano, who recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro, is from which state?
a. Assam
b. Meghalaya
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Nagaland
Answer: c. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Kabak Yano became the first woman from Arunachal to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
She was flagged off by the Governor and praised for her courage.
Related Info:
Mount Kilimanjaro is 5,895 meters tall.
It’s one of the Seven Summits of the world.
4. What is the name of the AI-powered reading device given to students in Arunachal?
a. AKASH
b. KIBO
c. SAKSHAM
d. VANI
Answer: b. KIBO
Explanation:
KIBO is an assistive AI device that helps visually and hearing-impaired students access printed, handwritten, and digital content.
It supports multiple languages for independent learning.
Related Info:
KIBO was developed by Trestle Labs.
It was distributed at the Donyi Polo Mission School.
See More: Dr. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya: A Literary Legend of Assam
5. What is the name of the web portal launched for medico-legal exams in Goalpara?
a. MEDCARE
b. LEGALMED
c. MEDLEaPR
d. HEALTHDOC
Answer: c. MEDLEaPR
Explanation:
MEDLEaPR (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System) is designed to streamline medico-legal report handling and post-mortem documentation.
It aims to improve transparency and efficiency.
Related Info:
The portal was launched at MNRR Civil Hospital.
It was supported by DGP Assam and NIC.
6. What is the title of the book released on the Ahom kingdom in Jorhat?
a. Ahom Rajya
b. Asam aru Ahom
c. Tai-Ahom History
d. Swargadeo Chronicles
Answer: b. Asam aru Ahom
Explanation:
“Asam aru Ahom” focuses on the migration of the Tai-Shan community and the rise of the Ahom dynasty in Assam.
It is a well-researched historical text authored by Dr. S.N. Buragohain.
Related Info:
The book launch took place at Assam Women’s University.
The Ahoms ruled Assam for around 600 years.
7. Which two institutions jointly developed a District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)?
a. IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur
b. IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar
c. IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur
d. IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad
Answer: b. IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar
Explanation:
IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar collaboratively developed the DFSI to assess and classify flood severity at the district level.
The index helps identify flood-prone areas using rainfall and flood frequency data.
Related Info:
The DFSI aims to assist policymakers in planning effective flood mitigation.
India faces annual flood-related damages, especially in the northeast and eastern states.
8. Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project is located in which state/UT?
a. Himachal Pradesh
b. Jammu and Kashmir
c. Uttarakhand
d. Punjab
Answer: b. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project is situated in Jammu and Kashmir on the Chenab River.
It is one of the major hydro projects planned to boost clean energy production in the region.
Related Info:
The project has an estimated capacity of 1856 MW.
It is part of NHPC’s long-term development in North India.