Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. In the Abhi–Neel lynching case, how many accused were awarded life imprisonment by the Nagaon District and Sessions Court?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: C) 20
See: Daily Current Affairs 24 April 2026
The Nagaon District and Sessions Court awarded life imprisonment to 20 accused in the sensational Abhi–Neel lynching case. The court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on each convict. The case relates to the lynching incident that took place in Dokmoka, Karbi Anglong in 2018.
2. The Bnei Menashe community, recently in news for migration to Israel, primarily belongs to which region of India?
A) Punjab
B) Northeast India
C) Gujarat
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Northeast India
Around 250 members of the Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India have migrated to Israel. They are believed to be descendants of one of the lost tribes of Israel and mainly reside in Manipur and Mizoram. This migration is part of an ongoing resettlement programme.
3. The first children’s literary award by Bishnu-Nirmala Trust was conferred upon whom?
A) Arup Kumar Dutta
B) Samindra Nath Medhi
C) Dr Anjumoni Saikia
D) Manju Choudhury
Answer: C) Dr Anjumoni Saikia
The Bishnu-Nirmala Trust presented its first children’s literary award to Dr Anjumoni Saikia for her book Xontoli Xubax. The award was given on the birth anniversary of Bishnu Ram Medhi at a function held in Guwahati.
4. According to the report, China has developed the capacity to build how many nuclear reactors simultaneously?
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50
Answer: D) 50
China has developed the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, according to an official report. This reflects its rapid expansion in nuclear energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and enhance energy security.
5. China and Thailand agreed to strengthen cooperation mainly in which area during recent talks?
A) Space research
B) Cybersecurity and transnational crime
C) Agriculture
D) Tourism
Answer: B) Cybersecurity and transnational crime
China and Thailand agreed to collaborate in tackling cyber scams and transnational crime. The agreement was reached during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.
6. India approved a USD 400 million facility to Maldives under which financial arrangement?
A) BIMSTEC Swap Framework
B) SAARC Currency Swap Framework
C) IMF Credit Line
D) Asian Development Bank Facility
Answer: B) SAARC Currency Swap Framework
India approved a USD 400 million facility to Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. This financial assistance is aimed at helping Maldives manage economic challenges and improve liquidity.
7. Eastern India’s first telerobotic surgery was performed at which institute?
A) AIIMS Bhubaneswar
B) Swagat Super Speciality Surgical Institute, Guwahati
C) Apollo Hospitals Kolkata
D) NEIGRIHMS Shillong
Answer: B) Swagat Super Speciality Surgical Institute, Guwahati
Eastern India’s first telerobotic surgery was performed at the Swagat Super Speciality Surgical Institute, Guwahati. The surgery connected two locations — Guwahati and Shillong — using robotic technology.
8. China announced plans to send giant pandas again to which US city zoo?
A) Washington DC
B) San Diego
C) Atlanta
D) New York
Answer: C) Atlanta
China announced that it will send giant pandas to Atlanta Zoo in the United States. This move is part of efforts to revive panda diplomacy and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.