Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Air India?
A. Campbell Wilson
B. Tewolde Gebremariam
C. Willie Walsh
D. Ronojoy Dutta
See: Daily Current Affairs 5 August 2026
Answer: B
Explanation:
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Campbell Wilson, who announced his resignation in April. The appointment comes at a crucial time when the loss-making airline is working on expansion amid multiple external headwinds.
Gebremariam had earlier spearheaded a multi-billion-dollar expansion at Ethiopian Airlines, transforming it into Africa’s largest and most profitable airline. The selection followed a rigorous evaluation of internal and external candidates.
2. The Union Cabinet approved a 135.87-km four-lane access-controlled corridor on which national highway connecting Guwahati and Tezpur?
A. NH-27
B. NH-15
C. NH-37
D. NH-52
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a 135.87-km four-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor on National Highway-15 at an estimated cost of Rs 8,970.20 crore. The greenfield controlled highway with a speed limit of 100 kmph is expected to reduce travel time between Guwahati and Tezpur from the present 3.5 hours to about 1.7 hours. It will be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (Toll) mode.
The project includes five major bypasses and a 4.9-km Emergency Landing Facility on the Tezpur Bypass. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the approval a transformative milestone for Assam’s infrastructure.
3. The 76th death anniversary of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi was observed as which day in Assam?
A. Swahid Diwas
B. Lok Kalyan Diwas
C. Asom Divas
D. Sahitya Divas
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration observed Lok Kalyan Diwas to mark the 76th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi. A memorial service was held at his samadhi at the Navagraha crematorium in Guwahati. An all-faith prayer ceremony featuring recitations from various holy scriptures was also organised.
Bordoloi, Assam’s first Chief Minister, was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to the nation. The government observes Lok Kalyan Diwas every year on his death anniversary to honour his legacy.
4. Where was the India-Israel Business Hub launched to boost bilateral trade and investments?
A. New Delhi
B. Tel Aviv
C. Jerusalem
D. Mumbai
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Indian mission in Israel launched a dedicated one-stop facilitation platform, the India-Israel Business Hub, in Jerusalem. It aims to strengthen commercial ties by providing support in trade facilitation, business partnerships and investment facilitation. India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh and the Acting President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce jointly unveiled the logo.
India-Israel bilateral trade reached approximately USD 4 billion in FY 2025-26. The hub will connect importers, exporters, businesses and investors from both countries across multiple sectors.
5. How many flood inundation maps did ISRO provide to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority this monsoon season?
A. 25
B. 33
C. 40
D. 50
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation provided 33 flood inundation maps and value-added products to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority until July 28 this monsoon season. The maps were generated using Synthetic Aperture Radar and optical satellite data through the National Database for Emergency Management. These near real-time maps help in planning rescue and relief operations.
High-resolution satellite data is also used to assess flood damage at the district level. The spatial flood inundation data is published in the NDEM portal for visualisation.
6. In which weight category did Assam’s Elina Rabha win a silver medal at the 9th Heroes International Taekwondo Championship?
A. 44 kg
B. 46 kg
C. 49 kg
D. 53 kg
Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam’s Elina Rabha won a silver medal in the 46 kg category at the 9th Heroes International Taekwondo Championship.
11. The Inland Waterways Authority of India is executing infrastructure projects worth over how much across the Northeastern states?
A. Rs 500 crore
B. Rs 750 crore
C. Rs 1,000 crore
D. Rs 1,500 crore
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Inland Waterways Authority of India is executing a series of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore across Assam, Tripura and other Northeastern states. The aim is to transform the region into a major transport and trade corridor by strengthening National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra) and National Waterway-16 (Barak). The projects also integrate waterways with road, railway and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal informed Parliament about these measures. The initiative seeks to make waterways a key pillar of economic development in the region.
12. Which multilingual magazine dedicated to art, culture, literature and education is set to be launched from Guwahati?
A. Prantik
B. Kala Kristi
C. Satsori
D. Gariyoshi
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kala Kristi, a new multilingual magazine dedicated to art, culture, literature and education, is set to make its debut from Guwahati under the banner of Brahma Books. Eminent Assamese dramatist, author and cultural figure Prabhat Goswami will serve as its Chief Editor. The magazine aims to provide a vibrant platform for creative expression and documentation of cultural heritage.
The editorial board has invited original contributions from writers, journalists, academicians and researchers. Selected contributors will receive an honorarium.
13. Which Chief Minister launched a yarn bank scheme on the occasion of National Handloom Day?
A. Himanta Biswa Sarma
B. Neiphiu Rio
C. Conrad Sangma
D. Pema Khandu
Answer: B
Explanation:
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually launched a yarn bank scheme in Kohima on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day. The dedicated and centralised facility has been set up at the District Industries Centre, State Industrial Park, Dimapur. It aims to provide high-quality natural yarn at affordable prices to weavers across Nagaland.
Rio described weavers, especially women, as the backbone of the handloom sector. The scheme addresses the challenge of artisans having to travel long distances and pay inflated prices for raw materials.
14. National Handloom Day was celebrated by the Handloom and Textiles Department of which autonomous council in Assam?
A. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council
B. Bodoland Territorial Council
C. North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council
D. Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Handloom and Textiles Department of the Bodoland Territorial Council celebrated the 12th National Handloom Day at the Cultural Complex in Mushalpur. The programme highlighted the rich textile heritage of Bodoland and honoured the dedication of its weavers. Eighteen award-winning weavers were felicitated and 25 Primary Weavers’ Co-operative Societies were recognised.
Executive Member Maheswar Basumatary emphasised the need for weavers to adopt modern technology to tap growing market opportunities. The BTC government is also promoting locally woven handloom products as official gifts.
15. According to Nasscom, what percentage of India’s deep-tech startups use artificial intelligence and machine learning?
A. 52 per cent
B. 64 per cent
C. 74 per cent
D. 85 per cent
Answer: C
Explanation:
Nasscom announced that artificial intelligence and machine learning were the most widely adopted technologies among deep-tech startups, used by 74 per cent of them. The industry body released its list of ten of India’s most promising deep-tech startups under the Emerge 50 League of 10 for 2026. These startups are building breakthrough technologies across AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, space and synthetic biology.
Nearly half of the startups in the applicant pool have been granted intellectual property for their products. Scaling deep tech is critical for India to strengthen its technological capabilities and build globally competitive businesses.
16. Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched which title in the United States?
A. Sinquefield Cup
B. Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
C. Candidates Tournament
D. Tata Steel Chess
Answer: B
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in emphatic fashion, sealing the championship with a round to spare. The 20-year-old finished with 23.5 points, comfortably ahead of Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan. He did not lose any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz tournament in the Grand Chess Tour.
The victory jumped him to second spot in the GCT standings, almost guaranteeing a place in the grand finale. He will next compete in the Sinquefield Cup under the Classical format.
Daily Current Affairs 6-8 August 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune