Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Recently, Riyan Parag was named vice-captain of which team for the Sri Lanka tri-series?
A. India Under-19
B. India A
C. India Blue
D. India Emerging XI
See: Daily Current Affairs 13-14 May 2026
Answer: B. India A
Explanation: Assam cricketer Riyan Parag was named vice-captain of the India A squad for the upcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka. Tilak Varma has been appointed captain of the side. The tri-series will feature India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.
Related Info: The white-ball matches will be played in Dambulla. After the tri-series, India A will also play two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A in Galle.
2. Evika Siliņa, who recently announced her resignation, was the Prime Minister of which country?
A. Lithuania
B. Estonia
C. Latvia
D. Finland
Answer: C. Latvia
Explanation: Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation after political instability in the coalition government. The crisis deepened when the coalition partner Progressives withdrew support from the government. The government will continue to function until new Cabinet ministers are approved.
Related Info: Latvia’s Parliament is called the Saeima. Riga is the capital of Latvia.
3. Pranjal Baruah was conferred which award by The Art of Living Organization, North East Apex Body?
A. Young Entrepreneur Award
B. Unsung Heroes Award
C. Social Innovation Award
D. Sustainability Leadership Award
Answer: B. Unsung Heroes Award
Explanation: Noted entrepreneur and sustainability expert Pranjal Baruah was conferred the “Art of Living Unsung Heroes Award”. The award was presented at Pandu Ashram in Guwahati. He was honoured in the business and philanthropy category for transforming mushroom cultivation in Assam.
Related Info: The award was given as part of the 45 years of service celebration of The Art of Living. It also marked the 70th birth year of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
4. The Fourth Homen Borgohain Memorial Lecture was delivered by whom?
A. Hiren Gohain
B. Mayur Bora
C. Dr Nagen Saikia
D. Sanjoy Hazarika
Answer: B. Mayur Bora
Explanation: Critic, writer and social commentator Mayur Bora delivered the Fourth Homen Borgohain Memorial Lecture. The lecture focused on the theme of humanism and its role in Assamese society’s progress. He referred to Assam’s historical traditions, including Sukapha’s humane approach and the contributions of saint-reformers.
Related Info: Mayur Bora highlighted figures like Srimanta Sankardev, Madhavdev, Hemchandra Barua, Lakshminath Bezbaroa, Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Phani Sarma and Bhupen Hazarika. Homen Borgohain is remembered for his contributions to literature, journalism and social thought.
5. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently began summit talks in which city?
A. Shanghai
B. Beijing
C. Washington DC
D. Geneva
Answer: B. Beijing
Explanation: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began summit talks in Beijing. The discussions focused on trade, Iran, Taiwan, technological competition and other key issues. Trump’s visit marked his first trip to China since November 2017.
Related Info: The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People. The leaders had earlier met in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
6. At a BRICS conclave in New Delhi, India flagged serious concern over which crisis?
A. Ukraine crisis
B. West Asia crisis
C. South China Sea crisis
D. Korean Peninsula crisis
Answer: B. West Asia crisis
Explanation: India expressed serious concern over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed dialogue, diplomacy, sovereignty and territorial integrity. India urged BRICS nations to develop practical ways to handle geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Related Info: The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping route for oil, fertiliser and other commodities. BRICS includes major emerging economies and often discusses global economic and strategic issues.
7. Who was named as the next Chief Minister of Kerala by the Congress?
A. KC Venugopal
B. Ramesh Chennithala
C. VD Satheesan
D. Sunny Joseph
Answer: C. VD Satheesan
Explanation: The Congress named VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. He was unanimously elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party. He met Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and staked claim to form the government.
Related Info: The oath-taking ceremony was scheduled to take place on May 18. The decision was announced by AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi and other senior Congress leaders.
8. Which Assam minister was allocated the Women and Child Development and Tourism portfolios?
A. Ajanta Neog
B. Rameswar Teli
C. Atul Bora
D. Charan Boro
Answer: A. Ajanta Neog
Explanation: Ajanta Neog was allocated the Women and Child Development and Tourism portfolios in the new Assam Council of Ministers. The portfolios were approved by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Four ministers were allocated portfolios after taking oath with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Related Info: Rameswar Teli received Transformation and Development, Labour Welfare and Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare. Atul Bora received Panchayat and Rural Development, Implementation of Assam Accord, Border Protection and Development, and Excise.
9. In the Red Fort blast case, the NIA filed a chargesheet of how many pages?
A. 2,500 pages
B. 5,000 pages
C. 7,500 pages
D. 10,000 pages
Answer: C. 7,500 pages
Explanation: The National Investigation Agency filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the Red Fort blast case. The agency claimed that a “jihadi conspiracy” linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind was exposed. The accused were charged under laws including UAPA, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act and Arms Act.
Related Info: Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind is described as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. The case involved a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device near the Red Fort.
Daily Current Affairs 15 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF