Daily Current Affairs 3 April 2026 | APSC, UPSC, SSC – Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF
Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. The recently approved Bill on CAPF aims to:
A) Increase salaries of CAPF personnel
B) Create a unified legal framework for CAPFs
C) Merge CAPFs with Indian Army
D) Establish new CAPF training academies
See: Daily Current Affairs 1-2 April 2026
Answer: B) Create a unified legal framework for CAPFs
Explanation:
The Bill introduces a single legal structure replacing separate service rules.
It aims to improve administration and uniformity across forces.
The reform targets better service conditions and efficiency.
Related Info:
CAPFs include CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB.
They function under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Q2. Kuladhar Saikia, recently in news, is associated with:
A) Sports administration
B) Space research
C) Assamese literature
D) Indian judiciary
Answer: C) Assamese literature
Explanation:
Kuladhar Saikia is a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author.
He was recently appointed editor of Gariyoshi magazine.
He has contributed significantly to Assamese literary works.
Related Info:
Sahitya Akademi is India’s national academy of letters.
It promotes literature in 24 Indian languages.
Q3. Artemis II mission of NASA is significant because:
A) It will land humans on Mars
B) It is the first Moon landing mission
C) It is the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
D) It will establish a permanent Moon base
Answer: C) It is the first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
Explanation:
Artemis II will carry astronauts around the Moon without landing.
It marks the return of human spaceflight to lunar orbit after decades.
The mission uses the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
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Artemis program aims for long-term lunar presence.
It is a step toward future Mars missions.
Q4. The Silpa Sadhana Award 2026 was conferred to:
A) Premadhar Sarmah
B) Kuladhar Saikia
C) Bhabakanta Saikia
D) Hema Phukan
Answer: C) Bhabakanta Saikia
Explanation:
Bhabakanta Saikia is a distinguished visual artist.
He was honoured for his contribution to Assamese art and culture.
The award recognises efforts in preserving artistic heritage.
Related Info:
The award ceremony was held in Golaghat, Assam.
It highlights regional cultural contributions.
Q5. Premadhar Sarmah is remembered for his contribution to:
A) Classical music
B) Sports journalism
C) Political activism
D) Space science
Answer: B) Sports journalism
Explanation:
Premadhar Sarmah was a pioneer in Assam’s sports journalism.
He contributed to the development and promotion of sports culture.
He was associated with various sports organisations.
Related Info:
He played a role in grassroots sports development.
Tributes were paid in Guwahati after his demise.
Daily Current Affairs 3 April 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF