Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Which Indian state has been highlighted by the European Union envoy as having the potential to become a hub for fragrances, flavours and the wellness industry?
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
See: Daily Current Affairs 9 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
The European Union Ambassador to India stated that Assam’s rich biodiversity, medicinal and aromatic plants offer a distinct opportunity for AYUSH-based industries in fragrances and flavours. European companies are keen to invest in the sector along with green energy and the emerging digital ecosystem. Assam is well positioned to tap the USD 19 billion European flavour and fragrance market through an integrated value chain approach.
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The ‘Fragrances and Flavours Skills University’ will be developed as part of the Blue Valley cluster. The initiative combines research, innovation, skilling, investment, marketing and production.
2. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi is scheduled to visit Assam in July 2026 primarily to hold summit-level talks with which leaders on economic and infrastructure issues?
A) Only the Prime Minister of India
B) Only the Chief Minister of Assam
C) Both the Prime Minister of India and the Chief Minister of Assam
D) The President of India
Answer: C
Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi is likely to arrive in Assam on a three-day visit from July 1 and hold summit-level talks focusing on economic and infrastructure collaboration. The talks are expected to take place with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The visit is linked to the pilot project of the Blue Valley Cluster with the European Union.
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The proposed summit will further strengthen Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and highlight the state’s growing importance as a key stakeholder in the region.
3. The Blue Valley initiative is mainly designed to help which state tap global markets through its biodiversity-based products?
A) Manipur
B) Assam
C) Tripura
D) Nagaland
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Blue Valley initiative is an ambitious transcontinental project conceived through European-Indian partnership to connect Assam’s rich biodiversity with global markets in fragrances, flavours, AYUSH and wellness products. It follows a public-private-people-panchayat partnership model and focuses on smallholder farmers, tribal communities, women-led cooperatives and custodians of indigenous knowledge. The project aims to establish Assam as a global centre for botanical extracts and cosmetic ingredients.
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It seeks to attract investments from Europe and create sustainable value chains while ensuring economic empowerment of local communities.
4. Which state accounts for the highest share of Japanese Encephalitis deaths in India as per recent data?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Assam
D) West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam accounts for 62 per cent of the total Japanese Encephalitis deaths reported in the country. Between 2018 and March 2026, three out of every five JE deaths in India occurred in Assam, where 699 people lost their lives out of 3,767 positive cases. The state has remained highly vulnerable due to its ecological and socio-economic conditions.
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Vaccination drives, pig management, early referral systems and sustained vector control are considered essential to reduce the disease burden in the state.
5. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently visited which country and announced that an important consensus had been reached with its leader on bilateral relations?
A) South Korea
B) Japan
C) North Korea
D) Vietnam
Answer: C
Explanation:
During his first visit to North Korea since 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that an important consensus was reached with leader Kim Jong Un on developing relations between the two countries. Xi pledged China’s unwavering support to Kim and discussed peace, stability and regional issues. The visit included a colourful red-carpet welcome in Pyongyang.
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The discussions also covered denuclearisation efforts and broader regional security matters, including North Korea’s relations with other countries.
6. Assam currently ranks at which position in natural rubber production in India?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam ranks third in natural rubber production in the country after Kerala and Tripura, with nearly 50,000 hectares under cultivation. The state is emerging as a major player due to the expansion of rubber plantations in the Northeast region. The INROAD Project supported by the Rubber Board is helping increase area and improve productivity.
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A target of two lakh hectares has been set for rubber cultivation in the Northeast, with genetically improved planting material being promoted to enhance yield under local climatic conditions.
7. Researchers at which institution have developed new technology on perovskite semiconductor material for high-efficiency solar cells and memory devices?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Guwahati
D) IIT Madras
Answer: C
Explanation:
A team at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has developed new technology on perovskite semiconductor material suitable for solar cells and resistive-switching memory devices. The innovation has achieved 25.73 per cent efficiency in solar cells and led to multiple patent filings for next-generation applications. The material shows improved performance in larger areas and real-world conditions.
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This work supports advancements in energy-efficient solar technology, neuromorphic computing and low-power memory systems.
8. How many soldiers from Assam were awarded the Shaurya Chakra for gallantry in a recent investiture ceremony?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B
Explanation:
Two soldiers from Assam — Major Bhargav Kalita of 50 Rashtriya Rifles and Rifleman Dhruba Jyoti Dutta of 33rd Battalion Assam Rifles — were awarded the Shaurya Chakra by the President of India. Major Kalita received the award for counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, while Rifleman Dutta displayed exceptional bravery during an ambush in Manipur. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
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Both awardees have been recognised for their exemplary courage and leadership in anti-terror operations under challenging conditions.
9. Aniruddha Sports University recently received national honour from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for which achievement?
A) Winning maximum medals in national games
B) Maintaining a vehicle-free campus and successfully implementing the Fit India Movement
C) Establishing the largest sports library in the Northeast
D) Hosting an international sports summit
Answer: B
Explanation:
Aniruddha Sports University received the gold medal, the highest national honour in its category, for maintaining its newly established campus as a vehicle-free zone and successfully implementing the Fit India Movement. The award was presented by Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at a national event in New Delhi. The recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sustainability, fitness and excellence in sports education.
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The honour reflects the institution’s efforts to promote environmental consciousness alongside sports development on campus.
10. Which highly effective HIV prevention drug, given as a twice-yearly injection, was recently introduced in South Africa?
A) Tenofovir
B) Lenacapavir
C) Dolutegravir
D) Lamivudine
Answer: B
Explanation:
Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, has been introduced in South Africa after demonstrating 100 per cent effectiveness in clinical trials. It offers protection through just two injections per year, addressing the major challenge of daily pill adherence among people at high risk of HIV. The drug marks a significant advancement in prevention strategies in a country with one of the world’s highest HIV burdens.
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Its introduction is expected to improve protection rates, especially in communities where consistent daily medication has been difficult to maintain.
Daily Current Affairs 10 June 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune