Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. The Assamese Spiny Ant was discovered in which location?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Garbhanga Reserve Forest
D) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
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Answer: C) Garbhanga Reserve Forest
Explanation:
The newly identified Assamese Spiny Ant was discovered in Garbhanga Reserve Forest near Guwahati.
This region is part of a biodiversity-rich zone in Assam.
The discovery highlights ecological resilience and species diversity.
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Garbhanga is an important forest corridor near Guwahati.
Assam is part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.
2. Nikshita Konwar won gold in which category at the National Youth Boxing Championship?
A) 60 kg
B) 65 kg
C) 70 kg
D) 75 kg
Answer: B) 65 kg
Explanation:
Nikshita Konwar secured gold in the Under-19 65 kg category.
She defeated Haryana’s Vanshika with a 3–2 score in the final.
She also won the Best Woman Boxer award.
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The championship was held in Guwahati.
Organised by Assam Amateur Boxing Association (AABA).
3. Who among the following won bronze in the National Youth Boxing Championship from Assam?
A) Nikshita Konwar
B) Vanshika
C) Sandeep Basumatary
D) Riyan Parag
Answer: C) Sandeep Basumatary
Explanation:
Sandeep Basumatary secured bronze in the boys’ 80 kg category.
He lost in the semifinal but ensured a podium finish.
Assam finished with two medals in the event.
Related Info:
Youth boxing is a key talent pipeline for India.
AABA plays a major role in promoting boxing in Assam.
4. The US delegation to Pakistan for Iran talks is led by whom?
A) Donald Trump
B) Joe Biden
C) JD Vance
D) Antony Blinken
Answer: C) JD Vance
Explanation:
US Vice President JD Vance is leading the delegation.
The talks aim to continue negotiations with Iran.
The focus is on extending a fragile ceasefire.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also part of the delegation.
Pakistan is acting as a diplomatic venue.
5. The tensions between the US and Iran are mainly linked to which strategic location?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Suez Canal
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Panama Canal
Answer: C) Strait of Hormuz
Explanation:
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit route.
The US and Iran have ongoing tensions regarding control and influence.
Disruptions here can affect global energy supply.
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About one-fifth of global oil passes through this strait.
It connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
6. Badal Thakur, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Boxing
Answer: B) Cricket
Explanation:
Badal Thakur was one of the pioneers of Assam cricket.
He played 17 Ranji matches scoring 566 runs and taking 26 wickets.
His contribution helped shape early cricket in Assam.
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He also represented Railways team.
His death marks the end of an era in Assam cricket.
7. India’s Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited which country recently?
A) Nepal
B) Bangladesh
C) Sri Lanka
D) Maldives
Answer: C) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Vice President Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka on a two-day trip.
He met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties.
Related Info:
It was the first-ever visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.
India follows the “Neighbourhood First” policy.
8. The fishermen issue discussed between India and Sri Lanka is related to which water body?
A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Palk Strait
D) Gulf of Mannar
Answer: C) Palk Strait
Explanation:
The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
It is a rich fishing ground used by fishermen from both countries.
Frequent arrests occur due to crossing maritime boundaries.
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The issue is a long-standing diplomatic concern.
It involves livelihood and humanitarian aspects.
9. North Korea recently launched which type of missiles?
A) Cruise missiles
B) Intercontinental missiles
C) Short-range ballistic missiles
D) Hypersonic missiles
Answer: C) Short-range ballistic missiles
Explanation:
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea.
These launches are part of its expanding weapons program.
They pose a threat to regional stability.
Related Info:
Ballistic missiles follow a curved trajectory.
They are often capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
10. The missile launch site Sinpo in North Korea is significant for what?
A) Airbase operations
B) Nuclear testing
C) Submarine shipyard
D) Space launches
Answer: C) Submarine shipyard
Explanation:
Sinpo is known for its submarine development facilities.
It plays a key role in North Korea’s naval capabilities.
Submarine-based missiles are harder to detect.
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North Korea is developing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).
This increases its strategic deterrence capability.
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