Daily Current Affairs 31 March 2026 | APSC, UPSC, SSC – Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF
Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Which state ranked first in the Fiscal Health Index among Northeastern states?
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Tripura
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Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh topped the Fiscal Health Index among Northeastern and Himalayan states.
It performed strongly in expenditure quality, fiscal prudence, and debt sustainability.
These indicators reflect better financial management and stability of the state.
Related Info:
Fiscal Health Index evaluates states on financial discipline and sustainability.
Key parameters include revenue mobilisation and debt management.
Q2. Which of the following ships is part of the three new vessels inducted into the Indian Navy?
A) Vikrant
B) Dunagiri
C) Chakra
D) Arihant
Answer: B) Dunagiri
Explanation:
Dunagiri is one of the three newly inducted indigenous ships.
The other two are Sandhayak and Agray, built in India.
These ships enhance naval strength and support self-reliance in defence production.
Related Info:
India is focusing on indigenous shipbuilding under “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Modern naval ships include advanced weapons and surveillance systems.
Q3. Pallavi Payeng, who won a silver medal at Khelo India Tribal Games, is associated with which sport?
A) Boxing
B) Wrestling
C) Weightlifting
D) Athletics
Answer: C) Weightlifting
Explanation:
Pallavi Payeng is a weightlifter from Assam.
She returned to competition after motherhood and secured a silver medal.
Her journey highlights determination and the role of family support.
Related Info:
Khelo India promotes grassroots sports talent across India.
The Tribal Games focus on athletes from indigenous communities.
Q4. Sheetal Devi, named ‘Para Archer of the Year’, belongs to which region?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Uttarakhand
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Sheetal Devi is a para archer from Jammu and Kashmir.
Despite being born without arms, she uses her feet and shoulders to shoot.
Her achievements include world championship medals and global recognition.
Related Info:
Para archery is governed internationally by World Archery.
India has seen rising success in para sports in recent years.
Q5. The migration of which community to Israel has been delayed due to the West Asia conflict?
A) Parsis
B) Rohingyas
C) Bnei Menashe
D) Yazidis
Answer: C) Bnei Menashe
Explanation:
The Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India traces its roots to ancient Israel.
Their migration plans have been delayed due to rising tensions in West Asia.
Travel disruptions and security concerns have affected their relocation.
Related Info:
Bnei Menashe mainly reside in Manipur and Mizoram.
Israel has previously facilitated their phased migration.
Daily Current Affairs 31 March 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF