Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
Q1. Which language is being introduced as the fourth official language in the Assam Legislative Assembly?
A) Bengali
B) Hindi
C) Nepali
D) Santali
See: Daily Current Affairs 3 July 2026
Answer: B) Hindi
Explanation:
The General Purpose Committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly decided on Saturday to introduce Hindi as the fourth official language alongside Assamese, English and Bodo from the Budget Session starting Monday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika described Hindi as ‘Rashtra Bhasha’ while announcing the decision. The Speaker stated that Hindi will also be added to the logo of ALA TV, which is being renamed Assam Bidhan Sabha TV. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified that there is no proposal to withdraw Bodo as an official language.
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The move aims to promote Hindi while protecting the linguistic diversity and existing official status of Bodo in Assam. It comes ahead of the Budget Session and reflects efforts to align state proceedings with national language practices without disturbing regional language rights.
Q2. The Assam Cabinet approved Rs 100 crore for which technology-driven initiative?
A) Setting up a new IT park in Guwahati
B) Establishing an Emergency Response System with 112 helpline
C) Launching a state-wide e-governance portal
D) Building a new secretariat complex
Answer: B) Establishing an Emergency Response System with 112 helpline
Explanation:
The Cabinet on Sunday approved the setting up of an Emergency Response System integrating police, fire, health and disaster response services on a unified platform available on dialling 112. A new emergency response centre will be established at Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon with C-DAC implementing the Assam Police Emergency Management System. Around 200 police vans will be deployed under the system for quick emergency response across the state.
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The Cabinet also approved partial relaxation in austerity measures on foreign visits by ministers and officials. The project aims to modernise emergency services and reduce response time during disasters and crises in Assam.
Q3. Adani Group announced an investment of Rs 2,500 crore to establish which facility in Madhya Pradesh?
A) Largest private-sector missile manufacturing ecosystem in South Asia
B) A new semiconductor fabrication plant
C) An electric vehicle battery gigafactory
D) A green hydrogen production hub
Answer: A) Largest private-sector missile manufacturing ecosystem in South Asia
Explanation:
The integrated facility at Shivpuri will cover the entire value chain from raw materials to mission-ready missiles under one roof. It marks a major milestone for India’s private defence manufacturing sector and self-reliance in strategic defence capabilities. The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for over 50,000 people and support growth of micro, small and medium enterprises through a specialised defence supply chain.
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This investment forms part of Adani Group’s larger Rs 1.10 lakh crore commitment announced at the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal. The group has already invested over Rs 4,000 crore in various projects in Madhya Pradesh and aims to create 1.2 lakh jobs in the state by 2030.
Q4. Ranjit Barpujari is remembered as the first martyr of which movement in Assam?
A) Assam Agitation against illegal immigration
B) Assamese Language Movement
C) Bodo statehood movement
D) Tea garden workers’ rights movement
Answer: B) Assamese Language Movement
Explanation:
A solemn tribute programme was organised at Cotton University on Saturday at the martyr’s memorial by AGSU, AASU Cotton University unit and other student organisations. Floral tributes were paid and homage was offered to Barpujari and other martyrs of the Language Movement. Speakers highlighted that his supreme sacrifice for protecting the dignity of the mother tongue and safeguarding national self-respect continues to inspire the people of Assam.
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The programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Cotton University Registrar Dr Hiren Deka and was conducted by AASU Cotton University unit general secretary Kuldeep Gautam Sharma. More than a hundred students participated in the event.
Q5. According to the Assam Government, over how many kilometres of new embankments were constructed in the last five years to mitigate floods?
A) 500 km
B) 650 km
C) Over 800 km
D) 1,000 km
Answer: C) Over 800 km
Explanation:
Minister for Water Resources Sushanta Borgohain stated that more than 800 km of new embankments were constructed in the last five years, which helped in mitigating floods. The government has also decided to construct 130 km of new embankments and raise and strengthen 4,000 km of old embankments. Climate change, heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh and erosion have been cited as major challenges.
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The Minister noted that rivers like Gai and Dikrong did not cause much trouble this year due to the new embankments, while areas like lower Assam remain vulnerable to water coming from Bhutan. Erosion and people living too close to rivers continue to be major concerns.
Q6. Which state has decided to launch a 24x7 helpline and district ageing cells for senior citizens?
A) Assam
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation:
The Kerala government will launch a 24x7 state-level helpline for senior citizens and set up district ageing cells as part of its 100-day action programme. The initiative includes a baseline survey on the elderly, vulnerability registries, certification for elderly-friendly offices and health institutions, and neighbourhood support networks. Projects worth Rs 468 crore have been approved for welfare of the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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The Social Justice Department has earmarked Rs 37.2 crore for the programme. It also includes setting up a directorate of social welfare for the elderly and a state-level governing council headed by the Chief Minister.
Q7. The North East’s first MEMU train service flagged off by Tripura Chief Minister operates between which two stations?
A) Agartala and Guwahati
B) Agartala and Karimganj
C) Silchar and Agartala
D) Dharmanagar and Agartala
Answer: B) Agartala and Karimganj
Explanation:
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha flagged off the newly introduced Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train from Agartala Railway Station on Saturday. The service will improve daily commuter movement and enhance rail connectivity between Tripura and Assam. It marks the beginning of electric train services from Agartala and is expected to strengthen regional trade and cross-border connectivity.
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The Chief Minister expressed optimism that the state would soon be connected by Vande Bharat Express, further strengthening the rail network. Around 271 km of railway tracks in Tripura have been electrified this year.
Q8. What is the name of the newly launched website that documents Assam’s avian biodiversity with 372 bird species?
A) Axomiya Pakhi
B) Pokhhi
C) Assam Birds
D) BioDiversity Assam
Answer: B) Pokhhi
Explanation:
The platform www.pokhhi.in provides detailed information on bird species found in Assam, including Assamese and English names, high-quality photographs, IUCN conservation status and identification guides. It was developed by Chirantan Saikia and other wildlife photographers and researchers. The website aims to address limited accessibility of local bird names and promote awareness about Assam’s rich birdlife.
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Local names of birds often vary across regions of Assam, leading to confusion. Pokhhi seeks to compile a single trusted nomenclature and serve as a one-stop platform for researchers, students, conservationists and the general public.
Q9. The revamped UDAN scheme approved by the Union Cabinet entails an outlay of approximately how much amount over the next 10 years?
A) Rs 10,000 crore
B) Rs 15,000 crore
C) Nearly Rs 29,000 crore
D) Rs 50,000 crore
Answer: C) Nearly Rs 29,000 crore
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the next phase of the revamped UDAN scheme and inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport on Saturday. The scheme aims to connect more underserved regions and strengthen last-mile air connectivity across the country. The new Jodhpur terminal is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually.
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Under the modified scheme, the government plans to develop 100 additional aerodromes with an investment of over Rs 12,000 crore and build 200 helipads. It also includes viability gap funding to sustain regional airline operations.
Q10. Which region of India is emerging as a key partner in Japan’s strategic outreach in the fields of human resource development and infrastructure?
A) Western India
B) North East
C) Southern India
D) Central India
Answer: B) North East
Explanation:
Japan has been cooperating with the North East in human resource development, infrastructure projects, economic development and cultural exchange. IIT Guwahati hosted a high-level Japanese delegation and several MoUs have been signed, including with Nagaland University. There is also a proposal for a Japanese industrial township at Nagarbhera in Assam to attract high-value investments.
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A Japanese language and skill training centre has been established in Guwahati under the Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative. Similar initiatives exist with other North Eastern states to promote skill development and people-to-people ties.
Q11. Which tea estate produced Assam’s first-ever batch of locally produced Matcha tea that was auctioned at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre?
A) Mangalam Tea Estate
B) Chota Tingrai Tea Estate
C) Numaligarh Tea Estate
D) Doom Dooma Tea Estate
Answer: B) Chota Tingrai Tea Estate
Explanation:
A 5 kg lot of culinary-grade Matcha from Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in upper Assam was sold for Rs 3,000 per kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre on Friday. The estate has been producing Matcha in collaboration with Japanese experts since 2016 after establishing a green tea processing factory. This marks the first commercial production of Matcha in India using indigenous Assam tea varieties.
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Matcha is a finely powdered green tea with high concentrations of antioxidants and is used in ice cream, lattes, cakes and confectionery. The development is expected to strengthen Assam’s position in the global specialty tea market.
Q12. Iran is preparing for a days-long funeral for which of the following leaders?
A) Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
B) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
C) President Ebrahim Raisi
D) Qasem Soleimani
Answer: B) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Explanation:
Iran prepared for days-long funeral processions across Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death. Public mourning and processions were planned to begin on Saturday. The event comes amid regional tensions and concerns over possible external reactions.
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The funeral is expected to draw large crowds similar to the 1989 funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It is being seen as a significant moment for Iran’s theocratic leadership and internal stability.
Q13. Where will the BRICS heads of anti-drug agencies meeting be held on Monday and Tuesday?
A) New Delhi
B) Guwahati
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Guwahati
Explanation:
Guwahati will host the BRICS meeting of heads of anti-drug agencies with the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The meeting will focus on combating synthetic drugs, new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals. The Narcotics Control Bureau has identified Assam as a key transit and enforcement hub in India’s fight against narcotics.
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Discussions will also cover digital technologies for real-time drug interdiction and strengthening drug demand reduction initiatives. The choice of Guwahati reflects the strategic importance of the North East in addressing emerging trafficking routes.
Q14. The United States is celebrating which milestone anniversary of its independence in 2026?
A) 200th
B) 225th
C) 250th
D) 275th
Answer: C) 250th
Explanation:
The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday with events across the country, including a major event at the Statue of Liberty in New York harbour. President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech on the National Mall in Washington. Fireworks and other celebrations were planned in several cities despite a heat wave in many parts of the country.
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The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 is being commemorated with historical reflections on America’s journey from colony to global superpower. Events also highlighted the country’s democratic traditions and complex history.
Daily Current Affairs 4-6 July 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune