Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Assam recently partnered with which division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for AI-based language technologies?
A) National e-Governance Division
B) Digital India BHASHINI Division
C) IndiaAI Mission Division
D) MeitY Technology Division
See: Daily Current Affairs 23 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
The MoU was signed between the Digital India BHASHINI Division under the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation. It focuses on integrating Bhashini’s language technology stack with AI tools to support Assamese and other regional languages. The partnership aims to develop voice-enabled services, translation APIs and inclusive digital platforms for governance, education and entrepreneurship.
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Bhashini is India’s flagship language technology initiative under Digital India. It works to remove language barriers in accessing government services and digital content. State-level collaborations like this strengthen the use of Indian languages in emerging technologies across the Northeast.
2. Which player scored a brace against Austria to move to the top of the scoring charts in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race?
A) Kylian Mbappe
B) Erling Haaland
C) Lionel Messi
D) Miroslav Klose
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, taking his tally to five goals in the campaign. This performance has intensified the contest for the Golden Boot, with Mbappe and Haaland also chasing the honour on the basis of their recent international form. Messi had earlier scored a hat-trick against Algeria, adding further momentum to his pursuit.
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The Golden Boot is awarded to the highest goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup. Miroslav Klose holds the all-time record with 16 goals. The 2026 tournament, to be hosted across North America, has already seen strong performances from several top forwards.
3. Which state has become the first in India to roll out the ‘e-Zero FIR’ initiative for automatic conversion of cyber crime complaints into FIRs?
A) Karnataka
B) Assam
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam launched the e-Zero FIR system on 23 June, enabling automatic conversion of cyber financial crime complaints lodged on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal or helpline 1930 into FIRs. The initiative removes the need for manual processing at the initial stage and provides faster redressal to victims. It was rolled out as a pioneering step in digital governance under the state government.
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The system strengthens cyber security infrastructure and improves citizen access to justice in online fraud cases. Other states are expected to study the model for possible replication. It reflects growing use of technology to handle rising cyber crime complaints efficiently.
4. In which state were five gem-quality diamonds recently recovered from the Baloda-Belmondi Diamond Block in Mahasamund district?
A) Odisha
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Jharkhand
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation:
Five diamonds weighing a total of 1.22 carats were found after processing 200 tonnes of bulk sample material from the exploration site in Saraipali area. The recoveries include gem-quality whitish diamonds along with brownish and non-gem varieties. The find marks a notable discovery in a prospective diamond-bearing zone of the state.
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The exploration is being carried out by NMDC-CMDC Ltd, a joint venture between National Mineral Development Corporation and Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation. Chhattisgarh possesses rich mineral reserves and this discovery can further support domestic diamond resources. India remains the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing centre but continues to depend heavily on imported rough diamonds.
Daily Current Affairs 24 June 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune