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Q1. Which of the following Indian products were among the gifts presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dignitaries during his five-nation tour?
A) Muga silk stole, Joha rice and Ladakhi wool stole
B) Banarasi silk saree, Basmati rice and Pashmina shawl
C) Kanjeevaram silk, Darjeeling tea and Chikankari kurta
D) Assam tea, Kashmiri carpet and Rajasthani pottery
See: Daily Current Affairs 21 May 2026
Answer: A) Muga silk stole, Joha rice and Ladakhi wool stole
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several region-specific Indian gifts to foreign dignitaries during his tour. These included a Muga silk stole for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Joha rice and Ladakhi wool stole for the Swedish Prime Minister, and other Indian cultural items. The gifts reflected India’s traditional crafts, agricultural products and regional heritage.
Related Info:
Muga silk and Joha rice are strongly associated with Assam.
Ladakhi wool products represent the textile traditions of the Himalayan region.
Q2. Who became the first person to occupy the Speaker’s chair of the Assam Legislative Assembly for a second term?
A) Chandra Mohan Patowary
B) Ranjeet Kumar Dass
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prasanta Phukan
Answer: B) Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Explanation:
Ranjeet Kumar Dass was elected as the 22nd Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. He became the first person to hold the Speaker’s chair of the Assam Legislative Assembly for a second term. He had earlier served as Speaker from June 2016 to January 2017. He was elected unopposed during the inaugural session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly.
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The Speaker presides over the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
The Speaker also maintains discipline and ensures smooth functioning of the House.
Q3. The North Eastern Council allocated approximately how much amount for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland during the 15th Finance Commission period?
A) ₹250 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹315 crore for Nagaland
B) ₹550 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹515 crore for Nagaland
C) ₹750 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹615 crore for Nagaland
D) ₹900 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹700 crore for Nagaland
Answer: B) ₹550 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹515 crore for Nagaland
Explanation:
The North Eastern Council allocated ₹550.02 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and ₹515.04 crore for Nagaland during the 15th Finance Commission period. These funds support infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, livelihood and connectivity projects. Arunachal Pradesh received major support for road projects, while Nagaland received support for roads and the Coffee Value Chain Development Project. The allocations aim to improve regional connectivity and socio-economic development.
Related Info:
The North Eastern Council works for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region.
It functions under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
Q4. Aston Villa won their first European trophy in 44 years by claiming which title?
A) UEFA Champions League
B) UEFA Europa League
C) UEFA Europa League trophy
D) UEFA Super Cup
Answer: C) UEFA Europa League trophy
Explanation:
Aston Villa won their first European title in 44 years by defeating Freiburg 2-0 in the final. Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers played key roles in the win. It was Aston Villa’s first major European success since their previous continental achievement decades earlier. The victory also marked an important moment for English football in European competitions.
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Aston Villa is a football club based in Birmingham, England.
The club has a historic European legacy and is one of England’s traditional football sides.
Q5. The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover inaugurated in Guwahati has a total length of how much?
A) 1.8 km
B) 2.8 km
C) 3.6 km
D) 4.2 km
Answer: B) 2.8 km
Explanation:
The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover was inaugurated in Guwahati as part of Assam’s transport infrastructure development. The flyover has a length of 2.8 km and a width of 12 metres. It was completed in 26 months with a project cost of ₹376 crore. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion, commute time, pollution and fuel consumption.
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The flyover is located at Lalganesh, Guwahati.
Urban flyovers help improve mobility in high-traffic city corridors.
Q6. A unique feature of the opening day of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly session was related to what?
A) Use of electronic voting for the first time
B) Oath-taking by MLAs in languages outside the Eighth Schedule
C) Election of Deputy Speaker on the first day
D) Introduction of a new Assembly building
Answer: B) Oath-taking by MLAs in languages outside the Eighth Schedule
Explanation:
The opening day of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly witnessed several MLAs taking oath in languages not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. This was a notable first for the Assam Legislative Assembly. MLAs took oath in languages such as Karbi, Bodo, Santali, Hindi, English and Rabha, among others. The event highlighted Assam’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
Related Info:
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists recognised languages of India.
Assam is known for its diverse ethnic, linguistic and cultural communities.
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