Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Tourist footfall increased at which National Park and Tiger Reserve during the 2025–26 tourist season?
(A) Manas National Park
(B) Kaziranga National Park
(C) Nameri National Park
(D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
See: Daily Current Affairs 4-5 May 2026
Answer: (B) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded an increase in tourist footfall during the 2025–26 tourist season.
The total number of visitors rose to around 4,68,147, which was higher than the previous season.
The increase has been linked to its rich biodiversity, landscapes, safari facilities, and growing wildlife tourism appeal.
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Kaziranga is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
New tourism activities like bird watching safari and boat safari have also helped attract visitors.
Q2. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently travelled to which country for diplomatic talks?
(A) Russia
(B) China
(C) Oman
(D) Pakistan
Answer: (B) China
Explanation:
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi travelled to China as part of Tehran’s diplomatic consultations.
He was scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The discussions focused on bilateral ties, regional developments, and international issues amid tensions in West Asia.
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China is one of Iran’s important diplomatic and economic partners.
Iran has also been engaging with countries like Russia, Oman, and Pakistan on regional peace and security issues.
Q3. The Union Cabinet approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a total investment of more than:
(A) Rs 1,570 crore
(B) Rs 2,230 crore
(C) Rs 3,936 crore
(D) Rs 5,659 crore
Answer: (C) Rs 3,936 crore
Explanation:
The Cabinet approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a cumulative investment of more than Rs 3,936 crore.
These projects were cleared under the India Semiconductor Mission.
The units are expected to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem and generate employment for skilled professionals.
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The approved projects include a mini/micro-LED display facility based on GaN technology and a semiconductor packaging facility.
With these approvals, the total number of projects under the India Semiconductor Mission reached 12.
Q4. Thailand recently terminated a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding related to maritime claims with which country?
(A) Vietnam
(B) Cambodia
(C) Malaysia
(D) Indonesia
Answer: (B) Cambodia
Explanation:
Thailand scrapped a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding with Cambodia.
The agreement was meant to provide a bilateral framework for resolving overlapping maritime territorial claims.
The decision came amid deteriorating relations and unresolved disputes over maritime boundaries and resource sharing.
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The disputed maritime area is considered important because of possible offshore oil and gas resources.
Thailand and Cambodia have also had tensions over land border claims.
Q5. The tagged Amur falcon named Apapang reached India after a record nonstop flight from which country?
(A) Kenya
(B) Somalia
(C) Russia
(D) China
Answer: (B) Somalia
Explanation:
Apapang, a male Amur falcon tagged in Manipur, completed a nonstop flight from Somalia to central India.
It covered around 4,750 km in 95 hours while crossing the Arabian Sea without a halt.
The movement was monitored through radio-tagging by wildlife researchers.
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Amur falcons are long-distance migratory birds protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
They spend summers in southeast Russia and northeast China and migrate through India during their journey.
Q6. The book “NRC – Turning Hope into Despair” was launched by which senior advocate?
(A) Abhijit Sarma
(B) Upamanyu Hazarika
(C) Shantanu Parashar
(D) Ranjan Gogoi
Answer: (B) Upamanyu Hazarika
Explanation:
Senior advocate Upamanyu Hazarika launched the book “NRC – Turning Hope into Despair”.
The book takes a critical view of the handling of the National Register of Citizens exercise in Assam.
It argues that the NRC remains a key issue connected with citizenship, migration, and indigenous interests.
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NRC stands for National Register of Citizens.
In Assam, the NRC issue is closely linked to the Assam Movement and concerns over illegal immigration.
Q7. M K Stalin resigned as the Chief Minister of which state after the electoral success of TVK?
(A) Kerala
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
M K Stalin resigned as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after TVK’s electoral success.
TVK chief Vijay expressed confidence in forming the government despite being short of a simple majority.
The swearing-in of the TVK Cabinet was likely to take place on May 7.
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Tamil Nadu has a 234-member Legislative Assembly.
TVK was reported to have secured 108 seats and emerged as the single largest party.
Daily Current Affairs 6 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF