Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Aung San Suu Kyi, who was recently moved from prison to house arrest, is associated with which country?
(A) Thailand
(B) Myanmar
(C) Vietnam
(D) Cambodia
See: Daily Current Affairs 1 May 2026
Answer: (B) Myanmar
Explanation:
Aung San Suu Kyi is Myanmar’s detained former leader.
She was reportedly moved from prison to house arrest, and a recent photo showed her in a wooden bench setting.
She has been in detention since February 2021 after the military seized power from the elected government.
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Aung San Suu Kyi was once a global symbol of democracy in Myanmar.
Myanmar has been under military rule since the 2021 coup.
Q2. The holy Piprahwa relics are associated with which religious figure?
(A) Lord Mahavira
(B) Guru Nanak
(C) Lord Buddha
(D) Adi Shankaracharya
Answer: (C) Lord Buddha
Explanation:
The Piprahwa relics are sacred relics associated with Lord Buddha.
Monasteries across Ladakh held special prayers and rituals as the relics returned after 75 years.
The event gained special significance as it coincided with Buddha Purnima.
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Piprahwa is considered an important Buddhist archaeological site.
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
Q3. The USTR placed India on the Priority Watch List mainly in connection with which issue?
(A) Climate finance
(B) Intellectual Property Rights
(C) Nuclear cooperation
(D) Maritime security
Answer: (B) Intellectual Property Rights
Explanation:
India was retained on the Priority Watch List in relation to concerns over intellectual property protection and enforcement.
The USTR report examines whether countries provide adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights.
India remains among the major economies under scrutiny for IPR-related challenges.
Related Info:
USTR stands for United States Trade Representative.
The Special 301 Report reviews intellectual property protection practices of trading partners.
Q4. The India-UAE trade agreement mentioned recently is known as:
(A) CEPA
(B) RCEP
(C) SAFTA
(D) BIMSTEC FTA
Answer: (A) CEPA
Explanation:
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect in May 2022.
It has helped bilateral trade move towards crossing the USD 100 billion mark.
The pact has strengthened trade in goods, services, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, electronics, and agriculture.
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CEPA stands for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The UAE is an important trade partner of India and also acts as a gateway to West Asia and Africa.
Q5. Dr Atanu Nath, who was recently felicitated at his alma mater, is associated with which field?
(A) Fundamental Physics
(B) Classical Music
(C) Environmental Law
(D) Agricultural Economics
Answer: (A) Fundamental Physics
Explanation:
Dr Atanu Nath is an internationally acclaimed scientist and a Breakthrough Prize winner in Fundamental Physics.
He was felicitated at Gurucharan University in Silchar.
He urged students to set their own goals and highlighted the importance of research culture in Assam and Barak Valley.
Related Info:
The Breakthrough Prize is one of the major international awards in science.
It recognizes outstanding contributions in areas such as physics, mathematics, and life sciences.
Q6. Upendra Nath Brahma, whose death anniversary was recently observed, is popularly remembered as:
(A) Lokapriya
(B) Bodofa
(C) Sudhakantha
(D) Deshbhakta
Answer: (B) Bodofa
Explanation:
The 36th death anniversary of Upendra Nath Brahma was observed with solemnity and respect.
He is remembered as Bodofa, a visionary leader of the Bodo community.
His contributions are linked with the socio-political awakening and empowerment of the Bodo people.
Related Info:
Upendra Nath Brahma played a major role in Bodo identity and rights movements.
He is regarded as one of the most important leaders in modern Bodo history.
Daily Current Affairs 2 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF