Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. At which event did Assam swimmers win six medals?
A. Asian Games
B. Commonwealth Games
C. Singapore Open National Swimming Championship
D. National Games
See: Daily Current Affairs 23-25 March 2026
Answer: C. Singapore Open National Swimming Championship
Explanation:
Assam swimmers competed at the 56th Singapore Open.
They secured six medals against strong international competition.
The event also served as a qualifier for upcoming major games.
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Countries like Japan and China participated.
It is an important international swimming meet.
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Q2. Astha Choudhury won gold in which event?
A. 100m freestyle
B. 200m butterfly
C. 400m medley
D. 50m backstroke
Answer: B. 200m butterfly
Explanation:
Astha Choudhury led Assam’s performance.
She won gold in the women’s 200m butterfly.
She also secured a bronze in the 100m butterfly.
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She set a new Indian record.
Her performance boosts India’s swimming profile.
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Q3. Who was honoured on his 99th birthday?
A. Sajan Prakash
B. Lalkiathanga Pachuau
C. Kushagra Rawat
D. Tirthankar Pegu
Answer: B. Lalkiathanga Pachuau
Explanation:
He is a Padma Shri awardee and war veteran.
He served in the Assam Regiment during World War II.
He later contributed to journalism and social work.
Related Info:
He belongs to Mizoram.
He received Padma Shri in 2021.
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Q4. How many amendments were made while passing the Finance Bill 2026?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 32
Answer: D. 32
Explanation:
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill with 32 amendments.
This completed its role in the budget process.
The bill now moves to the Rajya Sabha.
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Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.3% of GDP.
Capital expenditure is ₹12.2 lakh crore.
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Q5. What is the total expenditure proposed in Union Budget 2026–27?
A. ₹40 lakh crore
B. ₹45 lakh crore
C. ₹53.47 lakh crore
D. ₹60 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹53.47 lakh crore
Explanation:
The Union Budget outlines government spending.
Total expenditure is ₹53.47 lakh crore.
This is higher than the previous fiscal year.
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Gross tax revenue is ₹44.04 lakh crore.
Borrowing is ₹17.2 lakh crore.
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Q6. What was Iran’s response to the US truce proposal?
A. Accepted immediately
B. Delayed decision
C. Rejected and issued counterproposal
D. Ignored completely
Answer: C. Rejected and issued counterproposal
Explanation:
Iran rejected the US ceasefire proposal.
It instead issued its own conditions.
Attacks in the region were also intensified.
Related Info:
Targets included Israel and Gulf countries.
A fire occurred at Kuwait International Airport.
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Daily Current Affairs 26-27 March 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF