Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act that came into force from July 1, 2026, eligible rural households are now guaranteed how many days of wage employment?
A) 100 days
B) 125 days
C) 150 days
D) 200 days
See: Daily Current Affairs 30 June 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Act provides a statutory guarantee of up to 125 days of wage employment to eligible rural households, an increase from the 100 days under the existing framework. An interim allocation of Rs 95,692.31 crore has been made to states and Union Territories to ensure timely wage payments and uninterrupted implementation of works. The Ministry of Rural Development has confirmed that all arrangements are in place for smooth rollout from July 1.
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This expansion strengthens livelihood security for rural households and builds on the foundation of the rural employment guarantee scheme with enhanced days of work. It aims to provide more stable income support while ensuring continuous implementation of development works in villages across the country.
2. Researchers from which institution developed a new biological process using naturally occurring sulphate-reducing bacteria to extract lead from acidic industrial wastewater?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Guwahati
C) IIT Bombay
D) CSIR-NEIST Jorhat
Answer: B
Explanation:
A team from IIT Guwahati utilised sulphate-reducing bacteria that grow naturally in oxygen-free environments to convert soluble lead in wastewater into stable lead sulphide form that can be easily removed. The process reduces acidity and creates better conditions for the bacteria while minimising environmental risks from lead contamination in battery recycling and other industries. The findings have been published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
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Lead pollution from industrial sources poses serious health hazards, especially to children’s cognitive development and the nervous system. Biological treatment methods using naturally occurring microorganisms offer an eco-friendly and effective solution for heavy metal removal from acidic industrial effluents.
3. Who took charge as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on June 30, 2026?
A) Tapan Kumar Deka
B) Mahesh Dixit
C) Amit Kumar
D) Alok Sharma
Answer: B
Explanation:
Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit of the 1993 batch from Andhra Pradesh cadre succeeded Tapan Kumar Deka as the new IB Director. He brings nearly three decades of experience in counter-terrorism and internal security, having served in key positions in the North-east, Ladakh, anti-Naxal operations and as Special Director in the IB.
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The Intelligence Bureau is India’s premier internal intelligence agency responsible for counter-terrorism, internal security and intelligence collection. Appointments to such top strategic posts are cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister.
4. Which senior IPS officer has been named as the next Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG)?
A) Mahesh Dixit
B) Amit Kumar
C) Alok Sharma
D) Tapan Kumar Deka
Answer: B
Explanation:
Amit Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre currently serving as Special Director General in the CRPF, has been appointed as the next SPG chief. He will take over after the completion of the extended tenure of the incumbent Alok Sharma. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment.
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The Special Protection Group provides proximate security to the Prime Minister and his immediate family members residing with him. It is one of the most elite protective forces in the country, and its leadership changes are approved at the highest level of government.
5. Doctor’s Day is observed every year on which date to honour medical professionals serving across India?
A) June 1
B) July 1
C) July 15
D) August 15
Answer: B
Explanation:
July 1 is celebrated as Doctor’s Day across India. A special tribute highlighted the dedicated service of doctors and health workers from Guwahati to the hills of Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, as well as in remote rural health centres across tea gardens, rivers, valleys and mountains.
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Doctor’s Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a legendary physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. It recognises the courage, compassion and unwavering dedication of healthcare professionals, especially those serving in challenging and underserved regions of the country.
6. Assam has emerged as one of the top five states in the country for the implementation of which of the following?
A) New GST laws
B) Three new criminal laws
C) Digital India Mission
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam has secured a place among the top five performers in implementing the three new criminal laws that came into force on July 1, 2024, alongside Haryana, Goa, Punjab and Chandigarh. The state has made significant strides in creating digital infrastructure for investigation, prosecution and trial, and in adopting modern investigative systems under the reformed criminal justice framework.
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The three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — replaced the colonial-era IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. States are ranked on parameters such as administrative reforms, operational efficiency, information and communication technology adoption, and institutional integration.
7. What was cited by IMD as the major factor behind the lowest-ever June rainfall recorded in East and Northeast India in 2026?
A) La Nina conditions
B) El Nino conditions
C) Strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole
D) Frequent cyclone activity
Answer: B
Explanation:
East and Northeast India received only 197.5 mm of rainfall in June 2026, the lowest since 1901 and a deficit of nearly 40 per cent compared to normal. IMD scientists attributed this primarily to El Nino conditions, which weakened the monsoon circulation and reduced moisture transport to the region.
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El Nino events are often associated with deficient monsoon rainfall over India. While the Indian Ocean Dipole was in a neutral phase and other local factors also played a role, El Nino was highlighted as the dominant large-scale driver behind the rainfall deficiency this year.
8. Which state observed the 40th anniversary of the historic Mizo Peace Accord on June 30, 2026, with commemorative events and tributes?
A) Nagaland
B) Mizoram
C) Manipur
D) Tripura
Answer: B
Explanation:
Mizoram marked the 40th anniversary of the Mizo Peace Accord signed on June 30, 1986, with prayer meetings, commemorative programmes and public events across the state. The accord ended two decades of insurgency and transformed the state into one of India’s most peaceful and developed regions.
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The Mizo Peace Accord is regarded as one of India’s finest examples of conflict resolution through dialogue. It brought lasting peace, stability and development to Mizoram, which was earlier among the most conflict-ridden regions in the country.
Daily Current Affairs 1 July 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune