Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. When is World Laughter Day celebrated?
A) First Sunday of May
B) Second Sunday of May
C) April 29
D) May 7
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Answer: A) First Sunday of May
World Laughter Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of May. It promotes the message of mental and physical well-being through laughter. The day encourages people to reduce stress, build positivity, and improve social bonding through laughter-based activities.
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World Laughter Day is associated with the global laughter yoga movement. It highlights the role of laughter in emotional wellness and community harmony.
2. Union ministers changed their social media profile photos to mark the first anniversary of which military operation?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Ganga
D) Operation Ajay
Answer: B) Operation Sindoor
Several Union ministers changed their social media profile photos to the Operation Sindoor logo to mark its first anniversary. The operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack and involved precision strikes on terror infrastructure. It was described as a symbol of national resolve and military preparedness.
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Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s focus on coordinated military action and national security. The armed forces described it as a benchmark for modern military operations.
3. India urged which country to act against “anti-India extremist elements” operating from its soil?
A) United Kingdom
B) Australia
C) Canada
D) United States
Answer: C) Canada
India urged Canada to take action against anti-India extremist elements operating from Canadian soil. The statement came after concerns were raised over Khalistani extremist activities and threats to India’s national security. India also highlighted issues such as glorification of violence and promotion of separatism.
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India-Canada relations have faced tensions over separatist activities and security concerns. The issue remains important in the context of diaspora politics and diplomatic relations.
4. Russia recently claimed to have shot down how many Ukrainian drones overnight?
A) 147
B) 247
C) 347
D) 447
Answer: C) 347
Russia claimed that its air defence systems shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight. The attacks came ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, increasing security concerns in Moscow and nearby regions. Several flights were delayed or cancelled due to the drone threat.
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Victory Day in Russia is observed on May 9 to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Drone warfare has become a major feature of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
5. The documentary ‘The Khamyang Story’ screened at Gauhati University is related to which community?
A) Bodo
B) Mising
C) Khamyang
D) Rabha
Answer: C) Khamyang
‘The Khamyang Story’ focuses on the Khamyang community of Assam, a small Tai-family group with only around 1,200 people left worldwide. The documentary records the condition of the Khamyang language, whose last surviving speaker is among them. It highlights the crisis of endangered languages and cultural identity.
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Language preservation is a major concern in Northeast India due to its rich linguistic diversity. Documentaries can help bring endangered languages into wider public awareness.
6. Vietnamese President To Lam called for deeper economic ties between India and which country?
A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) Indonesia
D) Malaysia
Answer: B) Vietnam
Vietnamese President To Lam called for deeper economic cooperation between India and Vietnam during his visit to Mumbai. He highlighted opportunities in supply chains, artificial intelligence, green transformation, and strategic economic cooperation. He also referred to the strong comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
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India and Vietnam elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016. Both countries cooperate in trade, defence, technology, and regional connectivity.
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