Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Who has been appointed as the next chief of the Western Naval Command?
A) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
B) Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
C) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
D) Vice Admiral Anil Chawla
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Answer: B) Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed as the next Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. He is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and will take charge from Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. The Western Naval Command is one of the most important operational commands of the Indian Navy.
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The Western Naval Command is headquartered in Mumbai. It plays a key role in India’s maritime security in the Arabian Sea and western seaboard.
2. Assam was reported to have one of the highest dropout rates in the country at which school level?
A) Primary level
B) Upper primary level
C) Secondary level
D) Higher secondary level
Answer: C) Secondary level
Assam has made major progress in school infrastructure, including electricity, toilets, computers and internet access. However, despite these improvements, dropout rates in the state remain among the highest in the country. The concern is especially serious at the secondary level, where student retention continues to be a major challenge.
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Dropout rate indicates the percentage of students leaving school before completing a particular stage. High dropout rates are often linked to socio-economic conditions, access issues and learning gaps.
3. S Jaishankar recently highlighted India’s ties with which community during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago?
A) Indo-Mauritian community
B) Indo-Trinidadian community
C) Indo-Fijian community
D) Indo-Surinamese community
Answer: B) Indo-Trinidadian community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India’s deep historical and cultural connection with the Indo-Trinidadian community. He referred to the Girmitiya connection and emphasized stronger people-to-people ties. His visit focused on strengthening India’s relationship with the Caribbean region.
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The Indo-Trinidadian community traces its roots to Indian indentured labourers taken to the Caribbean during the colonial period. India has strong diaspora links with countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Suriname.
4. Which public sector company is preparing its first feasibility study for a nuclear project?
A) NHPC
B) NTPC
C) ONGC
D) SJVN
Answer: B) NTPC
NTPC is preparing its first feasibility study for a nuclear power project as part of its energy diversification plan. The company is looking to enter the nuclear sector while also expanding beyond thermal power. This move supports India’s broader goal of increasing clean and low-carbon energy generation.
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NTPC is India’s largest power generation company. Nuclear power is considered a low-carbon energy source and is important for long-term energy security.
5. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project recently achieved what operational capacity milestone?
A) 500 MW
B) 750 MW
C) 1,000 MW
D) 2,000 MW
Answer: C) 1,000 MW
The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project achieved the 1,000 MW operational capacity mark after the commissioning of its fourth unit. The project has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW. This milestone is significant for hydropower generation in the Northeast.
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The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is being developed by NHPC. It is located along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border and is one of India’s largest hydroelectric projects.
6. A tagged Amur Falcon named ‘Apapang’ recently reached which country during its migration?
A) Thailand
B) Myanmar
C) Bangladesh
D) Malaysia
Answer: B) Myanmar
A tagged Amur Falcon named Apapang reached eastern Myanmar during its migratory journey. The bird was fitted with a satellite transmitter in Manipur, helping researchers track its route. Such tracking helps understand long-distance migration patterns and supports conservation planning.
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Amur Falcons are long-distance migratory birds that travel from East Asia to Africa. Northeast India, especially Manipur and Nagaland, is an important stopover region for them.
7. Whose 165th birth anniversary was observed recently?
A) Lakshminath Bezbarua
B) Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
Answer: B) Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore
The 165th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was observed in Hojai with cultural programmes and tributes. Speakers discussed his contribution to literature, education, music and human values. The event also highlighted his continued relevance in society.
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Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian Nobel Prize winner in Literature. He wrote India’s national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.”
8. Durba Ghosh was recently conferred which award?
A) Lakshminath Bezbarua Award
B) Brahmaputra Valley Journalism Award
C) Sahitya Akademi Translation Award
D) Assam Literary Excellence Award
Answer: B) Brahmaputra Valley Journalism Award
Durba Ghosh was conferred the Brahmaputra Valley Journalism Award at a function in Sivasagar. She was recognized for her long contribution to journalism and reporting on Assam and Northeast-related issues. Her work has helped bring wider attention to important regional matters.
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Journalism awards recognize contributions to public communication and responsible reporting. Regional journalism plays an important role in highlighting local issues at wider platforms.
Daily Current Affairs 11 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF