Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. The Gauhati High Court sought a report from a Supreme Court-appointed committee on how many Assam elephants held in Tamil Nadu temples?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Twelve
See: Daily Current Affairs 27-31 August 2026
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Gauhati High Court sought a report from the High-Powered Committee appointed by the Supreme Court on the rehabilitation of nine Assam elephants held in captivity in Tamil Nadu temples. The order was passed by Justice Devashis Baruah. The case originated from the alleged torture of elephant Joymala at a temple.
PETA India has sought rehabilitation of Joymala in a sanctuary. The court also directed Tamil Nadu to carry out monthly inspections of the facilities where the elephants are kept.
2. Two Guwahati students presented a diplomatic proposal in Bangkok after winning which quiz?
A. ASEAN Youth Quiz
B. Namaste Thailand Quiz
C. India–ASEAN Heritage Quiz
D. Mekong–Ganga Quiz
Answer: B
Explanation:
Fifteen-year-olds Neeraj Sarmah and Ankit Mandal of St. Vivekananda English Academy presented a formal diplomatic proposal to Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs after winning the 12th Namaste Thailand Quiz. Their presentation was titled ‘A Bridge Over the Brahmaputra and the Chao Phraya’. The visit marked the approaching 80th anniversary of Thailand–India diplomatic relations.
They highlighted shared Tai-Ahom roots and proposed artisan residency and youth league initiatives. The students also visited Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Dr Nirmal Sahewala received which memorial literary award in Dibrugarh?
A. Homen Borgohain Award
B. Sushil Kumar Gogoi Memorial Literary Award
C. Birinchi Kumar Barua Award
D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa Award
Answer: B
Explanation:
Eminent Assamese writer, physician and editor-in-chief of Asom Aditya, Dr Nirmal Sahewala, received the Sushil Kumar Gogoi Memorial Literary Award. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented the award at Garudharia-Madhupur near Dibrugarh. The function was part of the 15th Central Foundation Day of the All Assam Matak Yuva-Chhatra Parishad.
Sahewala recalled that writer Homen Borgohain first encouraged him to write. MLA Bolin Chetia was separately honoured with the Bir Purush Mota Tukura Baruah Samanway Award.
4. India’s real GDP grew at what rate in the April–June quarter of 2026-27?
A. 6.7 per cent
B. 6.9 per cent
C. 7.8 per cent
D. 8.6 per cent
Answer: C
Explanation:
India’s economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April–June quarter, faster than expected and above the Reserve Bank’s 7 per cent forecast. Real GDP was estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore a year earlier. Growth slowed from 8.6 per cent in the previous quarter but stayed strong despite global uncertainty.
Nominal GDP grew 10.3 per cent to Rs 88.27 lakh crore. The central bank has projected 6.7 per cent growth for the full 2026-27 fiscal year.
5. The Assam government signed an MoU with Medanta to set up a Centre of Excellence in which field at GMCH?
A. Organ transplant
B. Robotic surgery
C. Proton therapy
D. Cardiac sciences
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Assam government signed an MoU with Global Health Limited (Medanta) to establish a Centre of Excellence in Robotic Surgery at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. The partnership will focus on training, capacity building and clinical expertise. The detailed implementation plan is expected to be finalised within 30 days.
Medanta will provide advisory support on new technologies and quality assurance. The initiative is part of efforts to upgrade advanced medical services at GMCH.
6. Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after a career of how many years with Argentina?
A. 15 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year journey with Argentina. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision on August 31. He leaves as Argentina’s all-time leader in caps and goals after winning the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 World Cup and another Copa America in 2024.
He made his senior debut in August 2005 against Hungary. After years of near-misses, his late-career titles defined his international legacy.
7. The death toll from flash floods in Nepal surged to how many, with nearly 4,000 people still missing?
A. 650
B. 850
C. 1,050
D. 1,500
Answer: C
Explanation:
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,050, with nearly 4,000 people still missing. The missing include 583 foreigners and 83 security personnel. Around 12,000 people have been rescued.
The floods were triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal–Tibet border on August 26. Fresh flood alerts continued as rivers rose across eastern, central and western Nepal.
8. Russia warned Japan over deployment of which US missile system at Kanoya Air Base?
A. Patriot
B. Typhon
C. THAAD
D. Aegis Ashore
Answer: B
Explanation:
Russia warned of possible countermeasures over Japan’s deployment of the US Typhon missile system. The system at Kanoya Air Base in Kagoshima Prefecture can carry Tomahawk missiles with a range of up to 1,600 km. Moscow called the deployment a threat to its security.
It is the longest-range ground-based weapons system deployed in Japan. Russia also reiterated its claim over the Southern Kuril Islands and lodged a diplomatic protest.
9. The revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026 was tabled in the Nagaland Assembly by whom?
A. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio
B. Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton
C. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer
D. Leader of Opposition
Answer: B
Explanation:
Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton introduced the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026 on the first day of the ninth session of the 14th Nagaland Assembly. The earlier Bill introduced in March was withdrawn. The revised Bill will be taken up for consideration and passing on September 3.
The FNTA is proposed for six districts of eastern Nagaland. The revision followed discussions with the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation and legislators to address legal and constitutional concerns.
10. The first CEO of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya is to be selected by a panel headed by whom?
A. Champat Rai
B. Justice (Retd) Pramod Kohli
C. Nritya Gopal Das
D. Govind Dev Giri
Answer: B
Explanation:
The first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was to be selected from a shortlist of three at a trust meeting in Ayodhya. The three-member selection panel was headed by retired Justice Pramod Kohli. Among names mentioned was Jagdish Aafle, associated with the Ram temple construction project.
The panel went through about 5,500 applications and interviewed 16 candidates. The meeting also followed controversy over alleged theft of offerings and resignations in the trust.
11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an English translation of which epic to the President of Kyrgyzstan?
A. Ramayana
B. Mahabharata
C. Panchatantra
D. Arthashastra
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Prime Minister gifted Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov a 10-volume English translation of the Mahabharata by economist Bibek Debroy. Other gifts included a Ladakhi Tsug-dul blanket, a sandalwood Shata Tantri Veena, Kangra tea, Dokra artwork and marble items. The gifts were presented during his visit to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
The Mahabharata translation was described as sharing cultural resonance with Kyrgyzstan’s Epic of Manas. Dokra artwork and Kangra tea were used to showcase India’s craft and tea heritage.
12. Registration of pet dogs was made mandatory in which Meghalaya district after pet dogs caused over 80 per cent of reported bites?
A. West Garo Hills
B. East Khasi Hills
C. Ri-Bhoi
D. West Jaintia Hills
Answer: B
Explanation:
East Khasi Hills ordered mandatory registration of pet dogs with Rongbah Shnongs and maintenance of updated vaccination records. Pet dogs were responsible for over 80 per cent of bites reported in the district. The decision was taken to control rabies.
Owners must retain valid vaccination certificates. The administration also launched an Action Plan for Elimination of Dog-mediated Rabies and began enumerating and vaccinating stray dogs.
13. The 43rd Abhiruchi Sports Day is observed on September 3 to mark the birth anniversary of which sportsperson?
A. Tayabun Nisha
B. Bhogeswar Baruah
C. Gopal Barua
D. Alkesh Baruah
Answer: B
Explanation:
The 43rd Abhiruchi Sports Day will be observed across Assam with central celebrations in Guwahati. September 3 is observed as Sports Day by the Abhiruchi Group to mark the birth anniversary of Bhogeswar Baruah, Assam’s first Arjuna awardee. The programme opens with a mass jogging event at the Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex.
Several sports awards will be presented, including the RG Baruah Award to Kamakhya Saikia. The two-day programme also includes cultural events and an inter-institution competition.
Daily Current Affairs 1-2 September 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune