Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1.
The Union Cabinet recently approved a special development package of ₹4,250 crore under the Central Sector Scheme for which states?
A) Assam and Meghalaya
B) Assam and Tripura
C) Tripura and Manipur
D) Assam and Nagaland
Answer: B) Assam and Tripura
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Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved ₹4,250 crore for Assam and Tripura under the Special Development Packages scheme, benefiting tribal and Adivasi areas as per MoS agreements.
Related Info: The total outlay for these projects is ₹7,250 crore, with ₹3,000 crore contributed by the Assam government.
2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit marks his first visit to China in how many years?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) Over 7 years
D) Over 10 years
Answer: C) Over 7 years
Explanation:
PM Modi will travel to China later this month after a gap of more than seven years to attend the SCO Tianjin Summit.
Related Info: Leaders from over 20 countries and heads of 10+ international organisations will participate in the summit.
3.
The ‘Sikun Guwahati-Mur Guwahati’ initiative by GMC focuses on:
A) Road construction and widening
B) Water conservation projects
C) City-wide cleanliness and hygiene
D) Flood management works
Answer: C) City-wide cleanliness and hygiene
Explanation:
GMC launched ‘Sikun Guwahati-Mur Guwahati’ to enhance cleanliness, hygiene, waste segregation, and citizen participation through an inter-ward competition.
Related Info: The campaign includes public awareness drives, safety gear distribution, and GIS-based planning tools.
4.
Which institution is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Global Criminology and Victimology 2025?
A) Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
B) National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA)
C) Tata Institute of Social Sciences
D) Indian Institute of Public Administration
Answer: B) National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA)
Explanation:
NLUJAA, in collaboration with global criminology networks, is hosting the event to discuss crime prevention, victim support, and transnational cooperation.
Related Info: The event is being held at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati.
5.
Where did SpaceX test its prototype Mars rover on August 8, 2025?
A) California
B) Nevada
C) Florida
D) Texas
Answer: B) Nevada
Explanation:
SpaceX successfully tested its Mars rover prototype in Nevada, marking progress toward human exploration of the Red Planet.
Related Info: The test is part of preparations for future crewed missions to Mars.
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6.
What is the main purpose of the European Space Agency’s newly launched ARIES telescope?
A) Study black holes
B) Monitor space weather
C) Detect exoplanets with high precision
D) Map the Milky Way
Answer: C) Detect exoplanets with high precision
Explanation:
The ARIES telescope is designed to detect exoplanets with unprecedented accuracy, marking a major advancement in space exploration.
Related Info: Its launch represents a new era in exoplanet detection and characterization.
7.
An albino Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) was recently spotted in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Goa
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat
Answer: D) Gujarat
Explanation:
A rare albino Indian flapshell turtle was recently sighted in Gujarat, notable for its lack of pigmentation and unique appearance.
Related Info: The Indian flapshell turtle is generally found in South Asia and is known for its adaptability to different freshwater habitats.