Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Which Assamese engineer played a key role as GNC engineer in Skyroot Aerospace’s successful orbital rocket mission?
A. Ved Prakash
B. Pawan Chandana
C. Naga Bharath Dakaare
D. V Narayanan
See: Daily Current Affairs 21 July 2026
Answer: A
Explanation:
Ved Prakash, an Assamese engineer serving as the guidance, navigation and control (GNC) engineer at Skyroot Aerospace, played a major role in the success of the company’s first orbital mission. Born in Guwahati and raised in Duliajan, he completed his BTech in Mechanical Engineering and masters in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University before joining Skyroot in 2022.
He noted that Skyroot became the first private Indian company to successfully place a rocket into orbit, a remarkable achievement as the first missions of many private space firms often fail. Prakash expressed hope that more Assamese engineers would join the company in future.
Q2. India’s first dengue vaccine, approved for individuals aged 4 to 60 years, is known by which name?
A. Covaxin
B. QDENGA
C. Covishield
D. Sputnik V
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation granted marketing authorisation to QDENGA, a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine developed by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India. It is indicated for the prevention of dengue disease in individuals aged 4 to 60 years and is administered as two doses of 0.5 ml each at an interval of three months.
The approval followed comprehensive evaluation of quality, safety and efficacy under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Clinical studies covered participants from eight countries, and the vaccine has already received regulatory approval in 42 countries along with WHO prequalification.
Q3. Which Tiwa-language feature film directed by Sumir Dewri recently won the ‘Best Film Other Than Assamese’ award at the Prag Cine Awards?
A. Choloma
B. Chiw-Phran
C. Ajoli Nobou
D. Juiphool
Answer: B
Explanation:
Chiw-Phran (Dawn of a New Era), the second-ever feature film made in the Tiwa language, won the ‘Best Film Other Than Assamese’ award at the Prag Cine Awards. Directed by independent filmmaker Sumir Dewri, it is only the second Tiwa-language feature to receive CBFC certification after his earlier film Choloma.
Set against the hills of West Karbi Anglong, the film explores love, loss, exile and hope through the journey of a young Tiwa man. It has also been recognised as the Best Film at the International Folklore Film Festival in Kerala.
Q4. Who has been appointed manager of the Indian senior men’s cricket team for its tour of Zimbabwe?
A. Shreyas Iyer
B. Kamakhya Saikia
C. Rahul Dravid
D. Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kamakhya Saikia, general secretary of the Dibrugarh District Sports Association and former joint secretary of the Assam Cricket Association, has been appointed manager of the Indian senior men’s cricket team for the Zimbabwe tour. He travelled with the squad and will serve until July 28, overseeing administrative and logistical responsibilities.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will play a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 23, 25 and 26. The appointment has been welcomed by the sporting fraternity in Assam as recognition of his contribution to cricket administration.
Q5. President Droupadi Murmu’s visit marked the first by an Indian President to which country?
A. Moldova
B. Romania
C. North Macedonia
D. Serbia
Answer: C
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to North Macedonia was the first by a President of India to the country since the establishment of diplomatic relations. During talks with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Skopje, both sides agreed to strengthen trade, investment and business-to-business collaboration, describing economic cooperation as an important pillar of bilateral ties.
Murmu expressed confidence that the historic visit would open a new chapter in relations. The two leaders also discussed cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles and tourism.
Q6. Which sculptor from Northeast India received an Honourable Mention at the 18th International ARC Salon Competition in New York for the work ‘Burnt Ember’?
A. Dr Bahom Kaling Darang
B. Dr Anwaruddin Choudhury
C. Sumir Dewri
D. Kabir Saikia
Answer: A
Explanation:
Contemporary figurative sculptor Dr Bahom Kaling Darang received an Honourable Mention in the sculpture category for his work Burnt Ember at the 18th International ARC Salon Competition organised by the Art Renewal Center, USA. The recognition places him among a select group of artists at one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for representational art.
His sculptures are deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of Northeast India. Earlier works such as The Konyak and The Aane have also received international acclaim, and his art is set to be featured in the 2026 edition of International Realism.
Q7. For how many consecutive days have Iran and the US been exchanging fire as per the latest reports?
A. 5th day
B. 7th day
C. 10th day
D. 15th day
Answer: C
Explanation:
Iran and the United States continued to exchange fire for the 10th consecutive day even as diplomats sought to salvage the collapsed interim deal between the two countries. US forces bombed Iran for a tenth night while Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely stalled amid the intensified fighting. Pakistan’s Interior Minister visited Islamabad in an effort to keep diplomatic channels open and end the conflict.
Q8. Who will captain the Indian men’s hockey team at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup?
A. Manpreet Singh
B. Harmanpreet Singh
C. PR Sreejesh
D. Hardik Singh
Answer: B
Explanation:
Ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh has been named captain of the 20-member Indian squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. The side includes a mix of experienced players and in-form youth, with four players from the European leg of the Pro League omitted due to the squad-size limit.
India finished ninth in the previous World Cup in 2023 and have not won a medal since claiming the title in Kuala Lumpur in 1975. Chief coach Craig Fulton described the squad as well-balanced with the right blend of experience and youth.
Daily Current Affairs 22 July 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune