Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. S. Jaishankar and Marco Rubio held talks to re-energise ties between which two countries?
A) India and Russia
B) India and the United States
C) India and France
D) India and Japan
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Answer: B) India and the United States
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions to reset and strengthen India-US relations. The talks covered trade, visas, energy security, cross-border terrorism, defence, critical minerals and high technology. Jaishankar also outlined India’s five-point approach, including dialogue, diplomacy, maritime commerce, respect for international law and resilient supply chains.
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Marco Rubio described India as an important strategic partner of the United States.
India and the US also cooperate through platforms such as the Quad.
Q2. The Assam government is pushing for transition towards which type of economy amid the fuel crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict?
A) Coal-based economy
B) Gas-based economy
C) Oil-export economy
D) Biofuel-only economy
Answer: B) Gas-based economy
Explanation:
The Assam government has taken steps to accelerate the expansion of PNG and CNG infrastructure across the State. Urban bodies have been directed to approve city gas distribution permissions within 24 hours. The move aims to reduce dependence on costlier fuels and promote cleaner energy use. Assam Gas Company Limited has already completed around 70,000 connections in six districts of Upper Assam.
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PNG stands for Piped Natural Gas, used mainly for domestic cooking.
CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas, commonly used as cleaner fuel for vehicles.
Q3. Under the Historic City Series project, which two historic monuments/sites in Guwahati will be documented and preserved?
A) Umananda Temple and Navagraha Temple
B) Kamakhya Temple and Ambari archaeological site
C) Basistha Ashram and Dighalipukhuri
D) Sukreswar Temple and Lachit Ghat
Answer: B) Kamakhya Temple and Ambari archaeological site
Explanation:
The North East Zone of ICOMOS India launched the Historic City Series project to document seven historic places and heritage sites across Northeast India. In Guwahati, the Kamakhya Temple and Ambari archaeological site were selected under the initiative. The project aims to preserve and promote the region’s history, archaeology, religious heritage and cultural traditions.
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The seven selected places include Agartala, Guwahati, Hajo, Imphal, Jowai, Shillong and Tezpur.
ICOMOS is associated with conservation of monuments, heritage sites and cultural landscapes.
Q4. President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to present how many Padma Awards at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026?
A) 45
B) 66
C) 113
D) 131
Answer: B) 66
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to present 66 Padma Awards at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These included two Padma Vibhushan, six Padma Bhushan and 58 Padma Shri Awards. For 2026, a total of 131 Padma Awards were approved, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
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Padma Awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day.
They are given in fields such as art, public affairs, science, engineering, medicine, literature, education, sports and civil service.
Q5. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched an ecological restoration project to reclaim nearly 800 acres of barren land in which region?
A) Ladakh
B) Sikkim
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A) Ladakh
Explanation:
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched an ecological restoration project near Spituk in Ladakh. The project aims to reclaim nearly 800 acres of barren land using innovative freshwater recharge techniques. It seeks to reverse land degradation, improve groundwater recharge, restore soil moisture and promote natural vegetation growth in the cold desert region.
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Ladakh receives very low annual rainfall and depends heavily on glacial meltwater.
Ecological restoration helps combat desertification, soil erosion and land degradation.
Q6. Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was appointed as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
A) Sikkim High Court
B) Patna High Court
C) Gauhati High Court
D) Delhi High Court
Answer: B) Patna High Court
Explanation:
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. She became the first woman judge from Sikkim to attain the position of Chief Justice of a High Court. Her elevation was described as a historic milestone and a proud moment for the people of Sikkim.
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Before her elevation, Justice Rai was serving as a judge of the Sikkim High Court.
High Court Chief Justices hold one of the highest judicial positions in India’s constitutional system.
Q7. Tezpur University observed Commerce Day to commemorate the 173rd birth anniversary of which prominent personality?
A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
B) Saud Bholanath Boroah
C) Maniram Dewan
D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: B) Saud Bholanath Boroah
Explanation:
Tezpur University observed Commerce Day to commemorate the 173rd birth anniversary of Saud Bholanath Boroah. The programme reflected on his entrepreneurial vision, socio-economic contributions and lasting legacy in Assam’s commercial history. Speakers highlighted his role as a successful businessman, philanthropist and supporter of education and healthcare.
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Saud Bholanath Boroah is remembered as an important figure in Assam’s business history.
His life is often associated with entrepreneurship, commerce and public welfare.
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