Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Which city hosted the inauguration of the Japanese Language Teacher Development Programme for Northeast India?
A. Dispur
B. Guwahati
C. Shillong
D. Agartala
See: Daily Current Affairs 1 July 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
The programme was inaugurated at Assam University’s city campus in Birubari, Guwahati by Skill Development Minister Biswajit Daimary along with Koji Sato, Director General of The Japan Foundation. It seeks to build a pool of qualified Japanese language teachers through structured training, self-learning modules and periodic assessments for participants from across the Northeast.
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The initiative is a collaborative effort of Assam University, The Japan Foundation and the Indo Japan Business Council. It aligns with the vision of equipping Assamese youth with globally relevant language skills for education, employment and cultural exchange.
2. Mizoram recently launched which home-grown mobile application to regulate taxi services in the state?
A. Mizoram Cabs
B. MizoTaxi
C. NE Ride
D. Vanlalthlana App
Answer: B
Explanation:
The MizoTaxi app was officially launched by Transport Minister Vanlalthlana to modernise public transport and ensure commuters pay only government-approved fares fixed by the State Transport Authority. Developed by local Mizo entrepreneurs, the platform deducts a maximum platform fee of 6 per cent (subject to minimum ₹5 and maximum ₹10 per trip) to cover operational costs.
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The app aims to connect passengers and drivers efficiently while giving preference to digital payments and reducing waiting time at key locations such as Lengpui Airport and Sairang Railway Station. The launch faced initial opposition from some sections of taxi associations.
3. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was recently granted a service extension till which date?
A. 14 July 2026
B. 14 July 2027
C. 31 December 2026
D. 30 June 2027
Answer: B
Explanation:
The one-year extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under provisions applicable to the Foreign Secretary. Misri, who took charge in June 2024, previously served as Deputy National Security Adviser and as India’s Ambassador to China from 2019 to 2021.
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He holds the rare distinction of having served as Private Secretary to three Prime Ministers — Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held summit talks with which Japanese Prime Minister to unveil new cooperation initiatives?
A. Fumio Kishida
B. Sanae Takaichi
C. Yoshihide Suga
D. Shigeru Ishiba
Answer: B
Explanation:
During the meeting, both sides announced an economic partnership framework, co-development of defence hardware, cooperation in artificial intelligence and a joint roadmap for energy security and supply chains. They also signed the first India-Japan co-development project in the defence sector and agreed on activities to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
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The Japanese Prime Minister is on a three-day visit focused on economic growth, investment and technological collaboration, with both nations highlighting mutual trust and complementary strengths in precision technology and software capabilities.
5. Assam government recently announced an afforestation drive with a target of planting how many saplings in total?
A. 50 lakh
B. 1 crore
C. 2 crore
D. 5 crore
Answer: C
Explanation:
The drive includes planting one crore saplings under the Amrit Brikshya Andolan and distributing another one crore fruit saplings next year. Under the student component, Class IX and above students (including college students) will each plant ten saplings between 10–14 August, supported by job card holders who receive ₹1,500 as incentive for maintenance.
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A ‘Phulwari’ scheme for indigenous fruit saplings was also announced during Van Mahotsav celebrations at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
6. National Statistics Day is observed to honour the contributions of which pioneer of Indian statistics?
A. C. Rangarajan
B. P.C. Mahalanobis
C. V.K.R.V. Rao
D. Amartya Sen
Answer: B
Explanation:
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, regarded as the father of Indian statistics and economics. In Nagaon, the observance featured a plantation drive, ceremonial lamp lighting, tribute programmes and discussions on the role of statistics in governance and development.
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The programme was organised by the Department of Economics and Statistics and included detailed presentations on the functioning of the department and the life philosophy of Mahalanobis.
7. Krishak Samman Diwas was recently celebrated in which state by the Bodoland Territorial Council in collaboration with PACS?
A. Meghalaya
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation:
The event was held at Bodoland University in Kokrajhar and began with flag hoisting, oath-taking and a condolence meeting. Progressive farmers and best-performing cooperative societies were felicitated while speakers urged PACS to diversify into processing, storage, marketing and allied activities such as dairy, piggery and poultry farming.
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The programme highlighted computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies for greater transparency and encouraged farmers to adopt modern technologies with assured infrastructural support from the Cooperation Department.
Daily Current Affairs 2-3 July 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune