Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune and Indian Express
1. What is the main purpose of UNESCO’s food atlas project in Meghalaya?
A) To promote tourism in the region
B) To document traditional foodways and culinary heritage
C) To introduce international cuisine in Meghalaya
D) To boost industrial food processing
Answer: B) To document traditional foodways and culinary heritage
Explanation:
The food atlas aims to preserve the diverse tribal cuisine and highlight the culinary practices of different communities in Meghalaya.
It emphasizes food as a form of living heritage and supports sustainable development goals.
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UNESCO promotes global cultural heritage, and this project also supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2. Who has been endorsed as the new Prime Minister of Thailand?
A) Prayuth Chan-ocha
B) Srettha Thavisin
C) Anutin Charnvirakul
D) Prawit Wongsuwan
Answer: C) Anutin Charnvirakul
Explanation:
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was endorsed by the Thai King after winning majority support in the House of Representatives.
He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and handled important ministries.
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Thailand's monarchy plays a ceremonial yet formal role in endorsing elected leaders.
3. What is the theme of the ‘Bistrina Parore’ river journey?
A) Historical freedom fighters
B) Ecological conservation
C) Musical tribute to Bhupen Hazarika
D) River-based trade and economy
Answer: C) Musical tribute to Bhupen Hazarika
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Explanation:
The journey is a musical and cultural voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri, launched to honor Bhupen Hazarika's centenary.
It featured performances and cultural events celebrating his legacy.
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Bhupen Hazarika is known as the Bard of Brahmaputra, renowned for his Assamese folk music.
4. How many Grand Slam titles has Carlos Alcaraz won after the US Open 2025?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: D) 6
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his 6th Grand Slam title after defeating Jannik Sinner in the US Open final.
The win also helped him regain the ATP No. 1 ranking.
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Alcaraz and Sinner are two of the youngest top contenders in modern men’s tennis.
5. Who was elected as the Vice President of India recently?
A) B. Sudarshan Reddy
B) Om Birla
C) C.P. Radhakrishnan
D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: C) C.P. Radhakrishnan
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Explanation:
C.P. Radhakrishnan, backed by the NDA, won with 452 votes, defeating opposition candidate Sudarshan Reddy.
His election was marked by a higher-than-expected margin, indicating cross-voting.
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Radhakrishnan is the current Governor of Maharashtra and has a strong RSS background.
6. What is the Assam government’s SOP under the 1950 Act intended for?
A) Promoting border trade
B) Controlling pollution in Brahmaputra
C) Detecting and expelling illegal foreigners
D) Monitoring food safety
Answer: C) Detecting and expelling illegal foreigners
Explanation:
The SOP under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950 aims to identify and deport illegal migrants.
It includes a 10-day notice, review by Foreigners Tribunals, and detention provisions.
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The Act gives Assam special powers regarding immigrants, especially post-partition.
Q7. Who will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang rail line on September 13?
A) Amit Shah
B) Narendra Modi
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: B) Narendra Modi
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Explanation:
The Prime Minister will inaugurate Mizoram’s first rail link and flag off three train services during his visit. This will significantly improve connectivity in the North East.
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The project is expected to boost tourism, trade, and reduce travel time between Aizawl and Guwahati.
Q8. Whose death anniversary was commemorated at Jorhat College recently?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Indira Miri
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Mirabai
Answer: B) Indira Miri
Explanation:
Indira Miri was honoured for her immense contribution to education, particularly women’s education, in Assam. Students donated books to the college library in her memory.
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She is known as the pioneer of women’s education in the North East.
Q9. Where was the first remote robotic gallbladder removal surgery in the North East performed?
A) Shillong
B) Guwahati
C) Imphal
D) Kohima
Answer: B) Guwahati
Explanation:
Swagat Super Speciality Hospital in Guwahati performed the surgery using the SSI Mantra robotic system. The robot was controlled remotely from Gurgaon, nearly 1,950 km away.
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This marks a milestone in telemedicine and robotic surgery for the North East region.
Q10. Who recently surpassed Elon Musk to become the world’s richest man?
A) Warren Buffett
B) Jeff Bezos
C) Larry Ellison
D) Bernard Arnault
Answer: C) Larry Ellison
Explanation:
Oracle’s co-founder Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk after Oracle’s stock soared due to strong earnings. Musk’s fortune dropped following Tesla’s value decline.
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Ellison’s net worth touched $393 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Q11. Who was sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister after KP Sharma Oli’s resignation?
A) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
B) Sushila Karki
C) Sher Bahadur Deuba
D) Madhav Kumar Nepal
Answer: B) Sushila Karki
Explanation:
Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, became interim PM after political turmoil and mass protests. Her focus will be on stability and dialogue with protesters.
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She has been respected for her anti-corruption judgments in the past.
Q12. Which country appointed the world’s first AI-created “minister” named Diella?
A) Estonia
B) Japan
C) Albania
D) Singapore
Answer: C) Albania
Explanation:
Albania launched the AI minister “Diella” to ensure transparency and curb corruption in tenders. It is the first such government initiative globally.
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This move aligns with Albania’s efforts to improve its global transparency ranking.
Q13. What milestone was recently celebrated by the National Sample Survey (NSS)?
A) 50 years
B) 60 years
C) 75 years
D) 100 years
Answer: C) 75 years
Explanation:
The National Sample Survey (NSS) marked its 75th anniversary, celebrating decades of crucial contributions to socio-economic data collection in India.
Events were conducted across the country, including Guwahati, to honour its impact.
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NSS functions under MoSPI and started in 1950 to support evidence-based policymaking.
Q14. What did IIT Guwahati researchers develop to detect mercury and antibiotics in water?
A) Water purifier
B) Nanosensor
C) Biochip
D) Smart filter
Answer: B) Nanosensor
Explanation:
IIT Guwahati developed a nanosensor using carbon dots derived from milk protein and thymine, which glows under UV light when contaminants are present.
It can detect mercury and tetracycline antibiotics quickly and efficiently.
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This technology offers a cost-effective tool for water testing and was published in Microchimica Acta.
Q15. Who received the Bhaben Baruah Memorial Award 2025?
A) Jayanta Hazarika
B) Arun Nath
C) Bijan Bayan
D) Palash Changmai
Answer: B) Arun Nath
Explanation:
Actor-director Arun Nath received the 2025 award for his remarkable contribution to drama and film in Assam.
The award includes a citation, cash prize, and traditional Assamese items.
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Organized by AJYCP, the ceremony was held at Nalbari Natya Mandir.
Q16. What is the name of the museum dedicated to Dr Bhupen Hazarika at RGU?
A) Sangeet Bharati Museum
B) Sudhakantha Museum
C) Brahmaputra Kala Kendra
D) Hazarika Smriti Bhavan
Answer: B) Sudhakantha Museum
Explanation:
The Sudhakantha Museum is set up at Royal Global University to celebrate and preserve Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s creative legacy.
It will support research and public engagement with his music and ideology.
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The museum launch is part of the Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Oration Series (Sept 8–26).
Q17. What special initiative was launched for Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations?
A) Music competition
B) Distribution of books and coin launch
C) Film festival
D) National holiday declaration
Answer: B) Distribution of books and coin launch
Explanation:
The government launched a Rs 100 commemorative coin and will distribute 10 lakh biographies of Hazarika to libraries nationwide.
Celebrations also include cultural programs, rallies, and publications.
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PM Modi is expected to release the coin; programs are planned in multiple cities including Guwahati and Dibrugarh.
Q18. What purity level of ethanol was achieved by NRL’s biorefinery in its first trial?
A) 95%
B) 98.5%
C) 99.7%
D) 100%
Answer: C) 99.7%
Explanation:
NRL’s bamboo-based 2G bioethanol plant achieved 99.7% purity in its first trial, marking a major green energy milestone for India.
The plant uses bamboo and will be inaugurated by PM Modi on September 14.
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It’s India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery, with a capacity of 49 TMTPA ethanol.
Daily Current Affairs 6-13 September 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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