Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. National Science Day is celebrated in India to mark the discovery of:
A. Photoelectric Effect
B. Raman Effect
C. Nuclear Fission
D. Theory of Relativity
Answer: B. Raman Effect
See: Daily Current Affairs 5-28 February 2026
Explanation:
National Science Day is observed on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C V Raman.
This discovery explained how light changes when it passes through a transparent medium.
It earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making India globally recognized in science.
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Theme for 2026: Women in Science.
Celebrations include lectures, exhibitions, and science competitions across India.
2. The cheetahs recently brought to India were translocated from which country?
A. Kenya
B. South Africa
C. Botswana
D. Namibia
Answer: C. Botswana
Explanation:
Nine cheetahs were airlifted from Botswana to India.
They were released at Kuno National Park as part of a reintroduction project.
The aim is to restore cheetah populations and enhance biodiversity in India.
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Earlier batches of cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa.
India declared cheetahs extinct in 1952 before this project.
3. The newly inaugurated rooftop solar project in Tripura was installed at:
A. Airport terminal
B. District Magistrate’s office
C. Railway station
D. University campus
Answer: B. District Magistrate’s office
Explanation:
The pilot solar project was set up at the District Magistrate’s office in Tripura.
It has a capacity of 15 kW and is connected to the grid.
The initiative aims to expand renewable energy use in government buildings.
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The project is part of the “Solar SANKALP” initiative.
It supports India’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
4. I. Nandachand Singha, recently in the news, is associated with which event?
A. Freedom struggle
B. Kargil War
C. Indo-China War
D. World War II
Answer: B. Kargil War
Explanation:
I. Nandachand Singha was a martyr of the Kargil War.
A statue was unveiled in Lakhipur to honor his sacrifice.
The event emphasized patriotism and remembrance of soldiers’ contributions.
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Kargil War took place in 1999 between India and Pakistan.
It is commemorated annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26.
5. The semiconductor facility inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi belongs to which company?
A. Intel
B. TSMC
C. Micron Technology
D. IBM
Answer: C. Micron Technology
Explanation:
The plant was set up by Micron Technology in Sanand, Gujarat.
It focuses on semiconductor assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP).
The project supports India’s goal of becoming a global semiconductor hub.
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India launched the Semiconductor Mission to boost chip manufacturing.
Semiconductors are essential for electronics, AI, and telecom industries.
6. The reported joint strike that allegedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was carried out by which two countries?
A) Russia and China
B) United States and Israel
C) UK and France
D) Saudi Arabia and UAE
Answer: B) United States and Israel
Explanation:
The article reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint strike.
The operation was allegedly conducted by the United States and Israel.
The incident triggered fears of wider regional instability in West Asia.
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Beit Shemesh in Israel was hit by Iranian missile retaliation.
Hundreds of Indians were stranded in Dubai due to airspace disruptions.
7. The life-size statue unveiled in Nalbari was of which prominent Assamese saint-scholar?
A) Lachit Borphukan
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Srimanta Sankardev
D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: C) Srimanta Sankardev
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Explanation:
A life-size statue of Srimanta Sankardev was unveiled at Government Gurdon Higher Secondary School.
The minister described him as a symbol of spiritual consciousness and cultural dignity.
A road and an auditorium in Nalbari will also be named after him.
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Sankardev was a 15th–16th century reformer of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam.
He contributed to literature, music (Borgeet), and drama (Ankiya Naat).
8. Who played a match-winning unbeaten 97 to guide India to the semifinals?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Hardik Pandya
C) Sanju Samson
D) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: C) Sanju Samson
Explanation:
Sanju Samson scored 97 not out in a crucial Super Eight match.
India chased down 195 against West Indies at Eden Gardens.
The win ensured India’s place in the semifinals.
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India will face England in the semifinal at Wankhede Stadium.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
9. The Manipuri film that won a BAFTA award is titled:
A) Eikhoigi Yum
B) Boong
C) Ima Sabitri
D) Loktak Lairembee
Answer: B) Boong
Explanation:
Boong is a Manipuri film that won recognition at the BAFTA Awards.
Producers said the win reinforces cinema’s power to bridge social divides.
The film tells the story of a young boy searching for his father.
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BAFTA stands for British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
The film may have a limited theatrical release before an OTT launch.
Daily Current Affairs 1-2 March 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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