Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term?
A) Atul Bora
B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
C) Rameswar Teli
D) Charan Boro
See: Daily Current Affairs 12 May 2026
Answer: B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term. The oath was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Khanapara in Guwahati. Four MLAs also took oath as ministers during the ceremony. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders.
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The four ministers sworn in were Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog. The ceremony marked the beginning of the third straight term of the BJP-led NDA dispensation in Assam.
2. Who has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party?
A) Jay Pawar
B) Parth Pawar
C) Ajit Pawar
D) Sunetra Pawar
Answer: B) Parth Pawar
Parth Pawar has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party. He was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha and has been entrusted with party coordination. His younger brother Jay Pawar has been named national secretary and president of the party’s disciplinary committee.
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Sunetra Pawar became the Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head after the death of Ajit Pawar. She also forwarded the list of 22 members of the party’s National Working Committee to the Election Commission of India.
3. Article 371(A), discussed by Nagaland Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, is related to which State?
A) Assam
B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Answer: C) Nagaland
Article 371(A) is applicable to Nagaland and is intended to safeguard the traditional and customary identity of the Naga people. Nagaland Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen described it as a temporary transitional provision. He also stressed that laws must evolve with changing times and societal needs.
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The seminar also discussed the Nagaland Village Council Act, 1978. It was organised by Ao Senden and focused on constitutional safeguards and village governance in Nagaland.
4. Which Mizoram nurse received the National Florence Nightingale Award on International Nurses’ Day?
A) Lalenthangi Hnamte
B) Anita Deka
C) Swarnalata Kalita
D) Girin Gope
Answer: A) Lalenthangi Hnamte
Lalenthangi Hnamte, an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife from Mizoram, received the National Florence Nightingale Award. She was posted at Tuichawng Ayush Health and Wellness Centre in Lunglei district. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on International Nurses’ Day.
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She has served as an ANM since 1999 and worked in remote areas with poor road connectivity. With this recognition, she became the 18th recipient from Mizoram to receive the award.
5. Assamese poet Junmoni Das passed away at what age?
A) 38
B) 41
C) 45
D) 50
Answer: B) 41
Young Assamese poet Junmoni Das passed away at the age of 41 after serious kidney ailments. He was undergoing treatment at Medicity Hospital in Dibrugarh. He was known for his poetry collections and contributions to Assamese literary works, including poems for children.
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His published poetry collections include Swapnabak Barasun, Jalastambha, Uroniya Saa, Ninadita Nirjanata, Moithunrata Maas, Samakami Surya and Tengesi Fulor Tupani. He also worked in the editorial department of Prantik.
6. International Nurses’ Day was celebrated at which nursing training institute in Assam?
A) GNM Training School, Mangaldai
B) Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
C) Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
D) Jorhat Medical College
Answer: A) GNM Training School, Mangaldai
Students and faculty of GNM Training School, Mangaldai celebrated International Nurses’ Day with a week-long programme. The celebration coincided with the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The programme included floral tributes, release of a wall magazine, open session and cultural activities.
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The wall magazine titled Pratyush was dedicated to Zubeen Garg. This year’s theme mentioned in the programme was “Our nurses, our future, empowered nurses save lives”.
7. Which country announced new investments worth 23 billion euros in Africa?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Spain
Answer: B) France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments worth 23 billion euros in Africa. The announcement was made at the Africa Forward Summit, where mutual respect and sovereign equality were highlighted. The investment will cover sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence and agriculture.
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Out of the total 23 billion euros, 14 billion euros will come from French companies and 9 billion euros from African entities. Kenya’s President William Ruto co-hosted the summit with France.
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Netherlands will focus on which major objective?
A) Signing a strategic partnership and strengthening bilateral ties
B) Launching a new military alliance
C) Opening a new Indian embassy
D) Hosting a sports summit
Answer: A) Signing a strategic partnership and strengthening bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Netherlands will focus on strengthening bilateral relations and signing a strategic partnership. The visit includes meetings with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Cooperation in security, technology, water management and economic sectors will be discussed.
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This will be Modi’s second visit to the Netherlands after 2017. The Netherlands is one of India’s largest trade destinations in Europe, with bilateral trade worth USD 27.8 billion in 2024–25.
9. Mexico announced it is sending humanitarian aid to which country facing shortages?
A) Venezuela
B) Haiti
C) Cuba
D) Nicaragua
Answer: C) Cuba
Mexico announced that it is sending a fifth ship carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico rejects the economic, commercial and financial blockade maintained by Washington against Cuba since 1962. The aid focuses on essential items but does not include oil.
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Cuba has been facing shortages of basic goods. Mexico stated that it would continue showing solidarity with Cuba while focusing on humanitarian assistance.
10. Which footballer was named Ligue 1’s best player for the second straight year?
A) Kylian Mbappe
B) Ousmane Dembele
C) Alexandre Lacazette
D) Desire Doue
Answer: B) Ousmane Dembele
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was named Ligue 1’s player of the season for the second straight year. PSG players have now won the award for the 10th straight time. Dembele’s performances were also highlighted in the Champions League, where PSG reached the final.
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Kylian Mbappe had earlier won the award five times in a row before joining Real Madrid. PSG teammate Desire Doue was voted Ligue 1’s best young player for the second straight season.
11. Which State Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to be tabled in the Assembly on May 26?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Assam
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
Answer: B. Assam
Explanation:
The Assam Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill and decided to table it on May 26 during the forthcoming Assembly session. The proposed Bill would keep tribal communities, religious practices, including rituals, traditions and customs, outside its scope. The UCC mainly aims to address issues like succession, inheritance, live-in relationships, polygamy and compulsory registration of marriage and divorce.
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Uttarakhand, Goa and Gujarat have already passed similar Bills, although the Assam Government has customized it according to the State’s requirements. The Cabinet also decided to constitute a task force for generating one lakh government jobs in five years.
12. In which district of Manipur were three church leaders killed in an attack by suspected militants?
A. Imphal East
B. Churachandpur
C. Kangpokpi
D. Bishnupur
Answer: C. Kangpokpi
Explanation:
Three church leaders were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. The incident took place between Kotzim and Kotlen villages when members of the Thadou Baptist Association were returning from Churachandpur after attending a religious congregation. A shutdown was imposed in Kangpokpi district after the incident.
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Among those killed was Reverend V Sithlour, former general secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention. Naga leaders demanded the safe release of detained civilians belonging to both Kuki and Naga communities.
13. Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before which investigating authority in Guwahati?
A. CID Assam
B. Guwahati Crime Branch
C. Enforcement Directorate
D. National Investigation Agency
Answer: B. Guwahati Crime Branch
Explanation:
Pawan Khera appeared before Guwahati Crime Branch officials and was questioned for around 11 hours. The case was registered after allegations were made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. Khera said he was cooperating with the investigation as he had been summoned.
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The case involves charges such as forgery, misleading information, cheating and criminal conspiracy. The Supreme Court later granted him anticipatory bail, observing that the matter appeared politically motivated.
14. The first-ever Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour Conclave 2026 will be held in Kashmir under which theme?
A. Return to the Valley
B. Heritage and Harmony
C. From Exile to Excellence – Kashmiri Pandit Journey of Resilience, Renaissance and Return
D. Kashmir: Culture and Civilisation
Answer: C. From Exile to Excellence – Kashmiri Pandit Journey of Resilience, Renaissance and Return
Explanation:
The first-ever Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour Conclave 2026 will be held in Kashmir from June 6 to 14. It will culminate in a two-day conclave at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre on June 13 and 14. The initiative aims to reconnect displaced Kashmiri Pandits with their ancestral roots, sacred spaces and cultural memory.
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The programme will include a curated heritage tour across temples, cultural landmarks and historically important sites. Organisers described it as a journey of remembrance, reconnect, revival and return.
15. Who has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Pragjyotishpur University?
A. Raghavendra P Tiwari
B. Smriti Kumar Sinha
C. Lt Gen (Retd) Rana Pratap Kalita
D. Pradeep Kumar Joshi
Answer: C. Lt Gen (Retd) Rana Pratap Kalita
Explanation:
Retired Indian Army officer Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita has been appointed the new Chancellor of Pragjyotishpur University. The appointment was formally announced during a reception ceremony at the university’s Samutkarsha Bhavan in Chandrapur. Noted academician Raghavendra P Tiwari will serve as the next Vice-Chancellor.
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Raghavendra P Tiwari is currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Punjab. He is scheduled to formally assume office in August.
16. When is National Technology Day celebrated in India?
A. 28 February
B. 11 May
C. 15 August
D. 5 June
Answer: B. 11 May
Explanation:
National Technology Day is celebrated in India every year on 11 May. It marks India’s successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in Rajasthan in 1998 and also celebrates the country’s achievements in science, technology and innovation. In the given event, CSIR–North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat celebrated National Technology Day under the theme “Responsible innovation for inclusive growth.” The programme discussed human health, environmental sustainability, climate change, antimicrobial resistance and research-driven healthcare interventions.
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The day highlights the contribution of scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators in national development. At CSIR-NEIST, MoUs were also signed with Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya, Golaghat, and Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, to strengthen academic and research collaboration.
Daily Current Affairs 13-14 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF