Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. The longest flyover in Northeast India inaugurated recently in Guwahati is named after whom?
A. Lachit Borphukan
B. Gopinath Bordoloi
C. Maharaj Prithu
D. Srimanta Sankardeva
Answer: C. Maharaj Prithu
See: Daily Current Affairs 9-10 March 2026
Explanation:
The longest flyover in Northeast India, named Maharaj Prithu Flyover, was inaugurated in Guwahati.
It connects Noonmati to Dighalipukhuri and is around 4.2 km long.
The project was completed ahead of schedule and aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
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The flyover is constructed with four lanes and a width of 15 metres.
It is expected to significantly reduce travel time and pollution in Guwahati.
Q2. How many tea tribe communities in Assam were recently accorded OBC status by the state cabinet?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 37
D. 45
Answer: C. 37
Explanation:
The Assam State Cabinet decided to grant Other Backward Class (OBC) status to 37 tea tribe communities.
These communities will be categorized as sub-classes within OBC.
The Social Welfare Department will soon issue the official notification.
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The decision aims to improve social and educational opportunities for these communities.
Tea tribes form an important socio-economic group in Assam.
Q3. Under Orunodoi 3.0, approximately how many beneficiaries received financial assistance in Assam?
A. 20 lakh
B. 30 lakh
C. 40 lakh
D. 50 lakh
Answer: C. 40 lakh
Explanation:
Under Orunodoi 3.0, the Assam government disbursed about ₹3,800 crore to beneficiaries.
Around 40 lakh people, mostly women, received financial support through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The scheme focuses on supporting economically weaker families.
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Beneficiaries receive monthly financial assistance under the scheme.
It is one of Assam’s major poverty-alleviation welfare programmes.
Q4. Assam’s first Science City was inaugurated at which place?
A. Jorhat
B. Dibrugarh
C. Sonapur (Tepesia)
D. Silchar
Answer: C. Sonapur (Tepesia)
Explanation:
Assam’s first Science City was inaugurated at Tepesia near Sonapur.
The project aims to promote scientific awareness and curiosity among students.
It was developed under the Centre’s Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science.
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The facility is developed with support from the National Council of Science Museums.
It includes galleries like Eureka Pavilion and Space Odyssey.
Q5. The Sudhakanta Dr Bhupen Hazarika Udyan was inaugurated in which town of Assam?
A. Tinsukia
B. Doomdooma
C. Tezpur
D. Golaghat
Answer: B. Doomdooma
Explanation:
The Sudhakanta Dr Bhupen Hazarika Udyan was inaugurated in Doomdooma.
It was developed by converting an old municipal dumping ground into a public park.
The park is dedicated to the memory of legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika.
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Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese musician and Bharat Ratna awardee.
The park provides a recreational and green space for local residents.
Q6. The 1959 Tibetan uprising, whose 67th anniversary was recently observed, began in which city?
A. Beijing
B. Lhasa
C. Kathmandu
D. Ulaanbaatar
Answer: B. Lhasa
Explanation:
The Tibetan uprising of 1959 began in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, against Chinese rule.
Large-scale protests were organized by Tibetans to resist Chinese control.
After the suppression of the uprising, the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet and took refuge in India.
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March 10 is observed globally as Tibetan Uprising Day.
The Tibetan government-in-exile is based in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Q7. The 1959 Tibetan uprising forced which Tibetan spiritual leader to flee Tibet and seek refuge in India?
A. Panchen Lama
B. Dalai Lama
C. Karmapa Lama
D. Sakya Trizin
Answer: B. Dalai Lama
Explanation:
After the failure of the 1959 uprising against Chinese authority, the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet.
He crossed into India and was granted asylum by the Indian government.
Since then, he has led the Tibetan community in exile and advocated for Tibetan rights.
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The 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
Q8. According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which country has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the 7th largest arms exporter?
A. Germany
B. Israel
C. France
D. Italy
Answer: B. Israel
Explanation:
A SIPRI report states that Israel has become the world's 7th largest arms exporter.
Its share of global arms exports rose significantly in the period 2021–2025.
The increase is mainly driven by demand for Israeli air defence systems and advanced weapon technology.
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SIPRI is a Sweden-based institute that tracks global arms transfers and military spending.
Its reports are widely used for analysing global defence trends.
Q9. According to the SIPRI report, which country is the largest importer of Israeli defence equipment?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. India
D. United Kingdom
Answer: C. India
Explanation:
India accounts for around 56% of Israel's total arms exports, making it the largest buyer.
India imports missile systems, drones, surveillance equipment and defence electronics.
This reflects the strong strategic defence partnership between India and Israel.
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India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in 1992.
Israel is one of India’s major defence technology partners.
Q10. Veteran sports journalist Premadhar Sarmah, who recently passed away, was associated with which state?
A. Tripura
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
Answer: C. Assam
Explanation:
Premadhar Sarmah was a respected sports journalist and organiser from Assam.
He worked with the Assamese newspaper Dainik Asam and covered sports for several decades.
His contributions helped shape sports journalism and sporting organisations in Assam.
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He began his journalism career in 1965 as a sports reporter.
He later retired as Deputy Editor of Dainik Asam in 2004.
Daily Current Affairs 11-12-13 March 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune & Indian Express | Download PDF
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