Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Purul Paoki Festival recently concluded in which state?
(A) Assam
(B) Manipur
(C) Nagaland
(D) Mizoram
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Answer: (B) Manipur
Explanation:
The annual Purul Paoki Festival concluded in Purul village of Manipur’s Senapati district. The festival is rooted in agriculture and community life, highlighting age-old farming traditions. It included activities such as community feasts, uprooting of paddy saplings, transplantation, and traditional wrestling.
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Purul Paoki Festival reflects the close relationship between people and land. The final day focused on paddy transplantation, locally known as Paobii Payu.
Q2. Ted Turner, who recently passed away, was the founder of which news network?
(A) BBC
(B) CNN
(C) Fox News
(D) Al Jazeera
Answer: (B) CNN
Explanation:
Ted Turner was a pioneering media entrepreneur who launched CNN in 1980. CNN became the first 24-hour all-news television network. His innovation transformed television news by making round-the-clock news broadcasting a reality.
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CNN gained global attention during the 1991 Gulf War due to its live war coverage. Turner was also known for philanthropy and donations to United Nations charities.
Q3. IIT-Madras has launched its first centre in the United States at which location?
(A) Boston
(B) New York
(C) Menlo Park, California
(D) Washington DC
Answer: (C) Menlo Park, California
Explanation:
IIT-Madras Global Research Foundation launched its first centre in the United States at Menlo Park, California. The centre is located near Silicon Valley and aims to support Indian deep-tech startups. It will help startups access global capital, mentorship, markets, and partnerships.
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The centre is expected to act as a launchpad for Indian deep-tech innovation. It will focus on research commercialization, startup incubation, and global market access.
Q4. India and Vietnam have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to what target by 2030?
(A) USD 10 billion
(B) USD 15 billion
(C) USD 25 billion
(D) USD 50 billion
Answer: (C) USD 25 billion
Explanation:
India and Vietnam agreed to work towards increasing bilateral trade to USD 25 billion by 2030. The decision was part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Both sides emphasized cooperation in technology, transport, manufacturing, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital economy.
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India and Vietnam are important partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Both countries also agreed to deepen cooperation in e-commerce, digital payments, and startup ecosystems.
Q5. China recently asked Iran to reopen which strategically important waterway as soon as possible?
(A) Suez Canal
(B) Strait of Malacca
(C) Strait of Hormuz
(D) Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
Answer: (C) Strait of Hormuz
Explanation:
China urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible to restore normal and secure navigation. The strait is a critical route for global oil transportation and energy security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the issue during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints for crude oil movement.
Daily Current Affairs 7 May 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune | Download PDF