Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
Q1. Which state was listed as a top performer in the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024?
a) Haryana
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Punjab
Daily Current Affairs 29 August 2025
Answer: b) Assam
Explanation: The SEEI 2024 ranked Assam, Tripura, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh as top performers in energy efficiency for 2023–24. It assessed 36 states/UTs across sectors like buildings, transport, industry and agriculture.
Related Info: SEEI is prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and NITI Aayog. It uses 66 indicators to assess performance.
Q2. What is the main objective of the Chandrayaan-5 mission?
a) To study Mars atmosphere
b) To explore polar regions of the Moon
c) To launch India’s first space telescope
d) To test reusable rockets
Answer: b) To explore polar regions of the Moon
Explanation: India (ISRO) and Japan (JAXA) signed an agreement to jointly carry out Chandrayaan-5, focusing on lunar polar exploration, including permanently shadowed regions rich in volatiles.
Related Info: The mission will use Japan’s H3 rocket and India’s lunar rover, with instruments to study the Moon's surface and environment.
Q3. Where is the 16th-century Vrindavani Vastra currently housed?
a) Indian Museum, Kolkata
b) National Museum, Delhi
c) British Museum, London
d) Assam State Museum, Guwahati
Answer: c) British Museum, London
Explanation: The British Museum agreed to loan Vrindavani Vastra to Assam in 2027. The Assam government will build a dedicated museum and also present a digital version by 2026.
Related Info: Vrindavani Vastra is a Vaishnavite silk textile woven during the Bhakti movement under Srimanta Sankardeva’s influence.
Q4. Which Indian NGO won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award?
a) Pratham
b) Educate Girls
c) Smile Foundation
d) Akshaya Patra
Answer: b) Educate Girls
Explanation: Educate Girls, working to enroll out-of-school girls in rural areas, became the first Indian NGO to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award. The recognition highlights their impact on community-driven education.
Related Info: The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, honouring selfless service.
Q5. Where was the Assam State Hall inaugurated in 2025?
a) Beijing
b) Tokyo
c) Osaka
d) Seoul
Answer: c) Osaka
Explanation: Assam State Hall was inaugurated at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The hall showcases Assam’s heritage, handloom, food, workforce and investor-friendly environment.
Related Info: Expo 2025 runs from August 31 to September 6, with India’s pavilion set up jointly by ITPO and IGNCA.
Q6. Who unveiled statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mangal Pandey in Silchar?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Himanta Biswa Sarma
c) Amit Shah
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer: b) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Explanation: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled statues of Netaji Bose and Mangal Pandey in Silchar, pledging infrastructure development and assuring community safety in Barak Valley.
Related Info: Barak Valley in Assam has historical links to India’s freedom struggle and a diverse cultural identity.
Q7. The 42nd Abhiruchi Sports Day in Assam marks the birthday of which athlete?
a) Monalisa Baruah
b) Bhogeswar Baruah
c) Hima Das
d) Dipankar Bhattacharjee
Answer: b) Bhogeswar Baruah
See More: Celebrating Bhogeswar Baruah: The Sprint Legend and Abhiruchi Sports Day – History, Legacy & Recent Events
Explanation:
Abhiruchi Sports Day celebrates Assam’s first Arjuna Awardee and Asian Games gold medalist Bhogeswar Baruah. The 42nd edition includes jogs, inter-school events, awards, and felicitation of athletes. The Sarusajai Sports Complex has been renamed in his honour.
Related Info:
Bhogeswar Baruah won gold in 800m at the 1966 Asian Games. He remains a sports icon of Assam.
Q8. NTF signed an MoU with IIT Bombay’s BharatGen to include Assamese in:
a) National Education Policy
b) Large Language Model (LLM) initiative
c) National Sports Mission
d) Digital Banking Mission
Answer: b) Large Language Model (LLM) initiative
Explanation:
The Nanda Talukdar Foundation partnered with BharatGen, IIT Bombay’s government-funded AI initiative, to digitize and preserve Assamese. It will include Assamese in BharatGen’s multilingual AI ecosystem. This ensures Assamese has digital representation globally.
Related Info:
BharatGen supports all 22 Indian scheduled languages. Assamese becomes the 10th major Indian language added.
Q9. The 14th edition of India–Thailand joint military exercise held at Umroi is called:
a) Maitree-XIV
b) Surya Kiran-XIV
c) Garuda Shakti-XIV
d) Indra-XIV
Answer: a) Maitree-XIV
Explanation:
The India–Thailand exercise “Maitree” focuses on counter-terrorism, tactical drills, and mutual cooperation. The 14th edition was held at Umroi Cantt, Meghalaya, with both armies’ participation. It strengthens bilateral military understanding.
Related Info:
The Maitree exercise began in 2006. The Royal Thai Army and Indian Army conduct it regularly.
Q10. Researchers in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, discovered which rare orchid species?
a) Gastrochilus pechei
b) Vanda coerulea
c) Paphiopedilum fairrieanum
d) Dendrobium nobile
Answer: a) Gastrochilus pechei
Explanation:
Gastrochilus pechei was documented in Vijoynagar, Changlang, earlier only recorded in Myanmar. It thrives in wet, evergreen forests at 1,200 m altitude, blooming Sept–Oct. The find enriches India’s orchid diversity.
Related Info:
India now has 23 species of Gastrochilus. Arunachal is called the “orchid paradise of India.”
Q11. According to PM Modi, India’s semiconductor mission aims to capture which global market size?
a) USD 100 billion
b) USD 500 billion
c) USD 1 trillion
d) USD 2 trillion
Answer: c) USD 1 trillion
Explanation:
PM Modi highlighted that USD 18 billion projects are underway in India’s semiconductor sector. With chip demand rising globally, India is revamping its DLI scheme. The goal is to capture a share of the USD 1 trillion global chip market.
Related Info:
India is promoting “Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World.” Test chip projects by Micron, Tata, and Kaynes are already progressing.
Q12. On 3 September 2025, the Sarusajai Sports Complex was renamed as:
a) Hima Das Sports Complex
b) Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex
c) RG Baruah Sports Complex
d) Abhiruchi Sports Complex
Answer: b) Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex
Explanation:
The Assam government officially renamed the Sarusajai Sports Complex after Bhogeswar Baruah. The dedication took place on State Sports Day, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. It honours Assam’s first Arjuna Awardee.
Related Info:
The event was attended by Bhogeswar Baruah himself and Sports Minister Nandita Gorlosa. It is part of Assam’s sports heritage recognition.
Q13. Where has the Border Security Force (BSF) inaugurated the School of Drone Warfare?
(A) Guwahati, Assam
(B) Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh
(C) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(D) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer: (B) Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh
The BSF opened the School of Drone Warfare at its Officers’ Training Academy in Tekanpur to train “drone commandos.” The school focuses on surveillance, counter-drone technology, and AI integration in modern warfare. It prepares troops for missions like Operation Sindoor.
Related Info: The BSF guards India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. It also handles counter-smuggling and intelligence operations.
Q14. At which event were the works of Bhupen Hazarika showcased in Japan?
(A) Tokyo Film Festival
(B) World Expo, Japan
(C) Asia-Pacific Arts Festival
(D) India-Japan Cultural Meet
Answer: (B) World Expo, Japan
The works of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika were presented at the India Pavilion of the World Expo in Japan. His songs and compositions were reinterpreted for global audiences. This was part of his birth centenary celebrations.
Related Info: Hazarika had close ties with Japan, often reflected in his music. He is remembered for universal humanism and cultural vibrancy.
Q15. What is the main purpose of the chip developed by NIT Silchar scientists?
(A) Detecting cancer cells
(B) Brain signal detection (EEG)
(C) Water purification
(D) Satellite communication
Answer: (B) Brain signal detection (EEG)
The chip developed at NIT Silchar is a neural amplifier for brain-signal detection. It can capture high-frequency EEG signals with high accuracy and sensitivity. It marks a step forward in indigenous semiconductor innovation.
Related Info: The chip was showcased at Semicon India 2025. It was developed under the Chip to Startup (C2S) initiative.
Q16. The Sarusajai Sports Complex has been renamed in honour of which sporting icon?
(A) Milkha Singh
(B) Bhogeswar Baruah
(C) P. T. Usha
(D) Hima Das
Answer: (B) Bhogeswar Baruah
See More: Celebrating Bhogeswar Baruah: The Sprint Legend and Abhiruchi Sports Day – History, Legacy & Recent Events
The Assam government renamed the Sarusajai Sports Complex as Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex. Baruah remains Assam’s only Asian Games gold medalist, winning the 800m in 1966. The decision was announced on Abhiruchi Sports Day.
Related Info: Abhiruchi Sports Day is celebrated every year on Baruah’s birth anniversary. It promotes sports culture among the youth of Assam.
Q17. Who among the following was NOT mentioned as a recipient of the Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Awards?
(A) Manu Bhaker
(B) Sunil Chhetri
(C) Lovlina Borgohain
(D) Neeraj Chopra
Answer: (D) Neeraj Chopra
The awards honoured Manu Bhaker, Sunil Chhetri, and Lovlina Borgohain as inaugural recipients. The awards aim to recognise talent across categories like best sportsperson, emerging player, and lifetime achievement. They also highlight Assam’s sporting spirit.
Related Info: The awards were instituted by the Assam Olympic Association in honour of Bhogeswar Baruah. They will be presented annually.
Q18. At what age did fashion icon Giorgio Armani pass away?
(A) 85
(B) 89
(C) 91
(D) 95
Answer: (C) 91
Italian designer Giorgio Armani, founder of the Armani empire, died at the age of 91. He was a global fashion icon known for understated elegance. Armani had planned a celebration of 50 years of his fashion brand this year.
Related Info: Armani missed the Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 due to illness. He was one of the most influential designers in the world.
Q19. Tezpur University recently signed an MoU with which Russian university?
(A) Moscow State University
(B) Far Eastern Federal University
(C) Saint Petersburg University
(D) Kazan Federal University
Answer: (B) Far Eastern Federal University
Tezpur University signed a five-year MoU with Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Vladivostok, to collaborate in fields like medicine, engineering, humanities and AI. The agreement includes dual degrees, research projects, and faculty-student exchanges. It was signed during the Eastern Economic Forum.
Related Info: FEFU is among Russia’s top universities, established in 1899. It has a long history of academic collaboration with Asian institutions.
Q20. Assam’s Uma Chetry has been included in India’s women’s squad for which upcoming tournament?
(A) Asia Cup 2025
(B) ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
(C) Commonwealth Games 2026
(D) T20 World Cup 2025
Answer: (B) ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Uma Chetry, a wicketkeeper-batter from Golaghat, has been named in India’s ODI squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. She replaces Yastika Bhatia and will also play in the ODI series against Australia. This is a big career opportunity for her.
Related Info: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 begins on September 30 in Guwahati. Uma made her international debut in July 2024.
Daily Current Affairs 30-31 August 2025, 1-5 September 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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