Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. The Union Budget for FY27 will be presented by which Union Minister?
A. Amit Shah
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: B. Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman is India’s Union Finance Minister.
She is presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget.
The FY27 Budget focuses on growth, manufacturing, and fiscal discipline.
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FY27 covers the financial year from April 2026 to March 2027.
The Union Budget is presented under Article 112 of the Constitution.
Q2. The FY27 Union Budget will cover which period?
A. April 2025 – March 2026
B. January 2026 – December 2026
C. April 2026 – March 2027
D. July 2026 – June 2027
Answer: C. April 2026 – March 2027
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Explanation:
India follows an April–March financial year.
FY27 refers to the year beginning April 2026.
The Budget outlines revenue and expenditure for this period.
Related Info:
India shifted to the April–March fiscal year in 1867.
Most government schemes are aligned with the fiscal year.
Q3. Who became the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
A. Supriya Sule
B. Sunetra Pawar
C. Pankaja Munde
D. Smriti Irani
Answer: B. Sunetra Pawar
Explanation:
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister.
She is the wife of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar.
She is the first woman to hold this post in the state.
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The oath was administered by Governor Acharya Devvrat.
She resigned from the Rajya Sabha before taking office.
Q4. The Young Social Scientists’ Conference was organized by which institute?
A. Gauhati University
B. Tata Institute of Social Sciences
C. OKD Institute of Social Change and Development
D. North Eastern Hill University
Answer: C. OKD Institute of Social Change and Development
Explanation:
The conference was hosted by the OKD Institute in Guwahati.
It provided a platform for young researchers.
Themes focused on development issues of Northeast India.
Related Info:
OKD Institute is a premier social science research centre in Assam.
The 2026 event was the 9th edition of the conference.
Q5. The workshop on “Manuscripts of Assam” was held at which institution?
A. Assam Secretariat
B. Gauhati University
C. Cotton University
D. Dibrugarh University
Answer: B. Gauhati University
Explanation:
The two-day workshop was organised at Gauhati University.
It focused on preserving Assam’s manuscript heritage.
Scholars discussed linguistic and cultural importance.
Related Info:
The workshop was held under Assam Bhasha Protsahan Yojana 2025.
Digital preservation of manuscripts was emphasized.
Q6. Who inaugurated the statue of Ahom king Sui-ka-pha in Guwahati?
A. President of India
B. Assam Governor
C. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
D. Union Home Minister
Answer: C. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Explanation:
The statue was inaugurated by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
It honours Ahom king Sui-ka-pha.
The event took place at Notboma in Guwahati.
Related Info:
Sui-ka-pha founded the Ahom kingdom in 1228 AD.
The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years.
Q7. Mukanda Madhav Bora, who passed away recently, was best known for which contribution?
A. Classical Assamese dance
B. Folk music, instrument-making, and music research
C. Modern Assamese cinema
D. Political activism
Answer: B. Folk music, instrument-making, and music research
Explanation:
Mukanda Madhav Bora was a renowned folk musician and music scholar from Assam.
He was also a craftsman who made traditional instruments and conducted workshops.
His research on folk instruments earned him several awards.
Related Info:
Assam has a rich folk music tradition tied to tribal and rural culture.
Such scholars played a key role in preserving indigenous knowledge.
Q8. Me-Dam-Me-Phi is primarily associated with which community?
A. Bodo
B. Karbi
C. Tai Ahom
D. Mishing
Answer: C. Tai Ahom
Explanation:
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a sacred ancestral worship festival of the Tai Ahom community.
It involves rituals to honour forefathers.
The festival reinforces cultural identity and heritage.
Related Info:
The Ahoms ruled Assam for nearly 600 years.
Their rituals combine ancestor worship with Tai traditions.
Q9. The SBI initiative ‘CHAKRA’ focuses on financing which type of sectors?
A. Agriculture and MSMEs
B. Traditional manufacturing
C. Sunrise and next-generation technology sectors
D. Export-import trade
Answer: C. Sunrise and next-generation technology sectors
Explanation:
CHAKRA is a Centre of Excellence launched by SBI.
It finances capital-intensive sunrise sectors like green energy and semiconductors.
The initiative strengthens innovation-focused lending.
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Sunrise sectors drive long-term economic growth.
Public-sector banks play a crucial role in funding them.
Q10. Who played a key role in rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple?
A. Lachit Borphukan
B. Sukaphaa
C. Bir Chilarai
D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: C. Bir Chilarai
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Explanation:
Bir Chilarai was a legendary military general of the Koch kingdom.
He assisted in rebuilding the Kamakhya Temple.
His legacy is linked with bravery and regional unity.
Related Info:
Bir Chilarai was the brother of King Naranarayan.
Several temples were restored during their reign.
Q11. Elena Rybakina won her second Grand Slam title by defeating whom?
A. Iga Świątek
B. Coco Gauff
C. Aryna Sabalenka
D. Ons Jabeur
Answer: C. Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation:
Rybakina defeated Sabalenka in the Australian Open final.
The match went to three sets.
It marked her second Grand Slam singles title.
Related Info:
She previously won Wimbledon in 2022.
Rybakina represents Kazakhstan on the WTA tour.
Q12. Which pair won the women’s doubles title at the Australian Open?
A. Krejčíková – Siniaková
B. Mertens – Zhang
C. Hsieh – Ostapenko
D. Pegula – Gauff
Answer: B. Mertens – Zhang
Explanation:
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the women’s doubles title.
Their coordination and net play were exceptional.
The win boosted their doubles rankings.
Related Info:
Doubles rankings are separate from singles rankings.
Grand Slam doubles titles carry high ranking points.
ADDITIONAL INFO
🏅 Padma Awardees from Assam – 2026
Haricharan Saikia – Honoured for his contribution to traditional Assamese folk music and cultural preservation.
Jogesh Deuri – Recognised for outstanding work in agriculture and promotion of indigenous farming practices.
Nuruddin Ahmed – Awarded for excellence in sculpture and art direction, especially linked to Assamese culture.
Pokhila Lekthepi – Conferred Padma Shri for her contribution to traditional Assamese folk art and performance.
Kabindra Purkayastha (Posthumous) – Honoured for his role in public service and political contributions to Assam.
Daily Current Affairs 1 February 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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