Current Affairs Based on The Assam Tribune
1. The Vice-President’s four-day Northeast tour covered Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and which other state?
A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Tripura
See: Daily Current Affairs 3-4 September 2026
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Vice-President of India began a four-day official tour of the Northeast covering Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. The itinerary included the Golden Jubilee of Geetanagar College in Guwahati and project inaugurations at Gauhati University. He also visited the INA War Memorial in Imphal and addressed a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly.
Vice-presidential tours are often used to combine institutional events with outreach in border states. The INA memorial visit underlines the Northeast’s role in the freedom struggle.
2. Mizoram prepared to resume border talks with Tripura in September, focusing on which disputed village?
A. Dawki
B. Phuldungsei
C. Lapangap
D. Behiang
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Mizoram government prepared to resume official-level border negotiations with Tripura in September and with Assam in October. Talks with Tripura will focus on the disputed Phuldungsei village. The Assam talks concern a boundary dispute dating back to the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1972.
Inter-state boundary talks in the Northeast are often staggered state by state. The 1972 reorganisation remains the legal reference point for several disputes.
3. The Assam Chief Minister reviewed which two state corporations for financial sustainability?
A. APDCL and AIDC
B. ASTC and ASWC
C. ALDC and ATDC
D. ASDMA and APWD
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Chief Minister reviewed the Assam State Transport Corporation and the Assam State Warehousing Corporation. He directed focus on fleet modernisation, asset optimisation and diversification of business activities. The aim is to improve the long-term financial viability of these public sector units.
ASTC is the state’s main public bus operator. Warehousing corporations are being pushed to use idle assets more commercially.
4. The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed which Bill for six eastern districts?
A. Eastern Nagaland Development Council Bill
B. Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill
C. Special Area Local Governance Bill
D. Frontier Districts Autonomy Bill
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill. The law is meant to give special administrative focus, greater autonomy and equitable development funding to six eastern districts. It seeks to address long-standing regional disparities.
Eastern Nagaland groups have demanded a distinct administrative arrangement for years. Unanimous passage indicates broad political consensus in the Assembly.
5. Ahead of Tripura’s village committee polls on September 28, the BJP sealed an alliance with TIPRA Motha and which other party?
A. CPI(M)
B. IPFT
C. Congress
D. INPT
Answer: B
Explanation:
A major political realignment took place in Tripura ahead of village committee polls on September 28. The BJP sealed a strategic electoral alliance with TIPRA Motha and IPFT. The tie-up changes the arithmetic of local-body politics in the state.
Village committee elections are an important grassroots contest in Tripura. Alliances at this level often shape later Assembly alignments.
6. Assam’s Education Department found that about how many enrolled students were no longer attending classes?
A. 2.5 lakh
B. 3.5 lakh
C. 5.5 lakh
D. 7.5 lakh
Answer: C
Explanation:
A data-driven analysis showed that about 5.5 lakh enrolled students were no longer attending classes. The government used Anganwadi and school portal data to track attendance. Officials said dropouts could not be explained only by poor education quality.
Continuous attendance tracking is now being treated as a governance issue. Anganwadi–school data linkage helps identify children who exist on rolls but are absent.
7. Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued how many children while arresting a fourth suspect in a trafficking case?
A. 14
B. 24
C. 34
D. 44
Answer: C
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested a fourth suspect and rescued 34 vulnerable children in a cross-border human trafficking investigation. The operation is part of efforts to break organised trafficking networks. The case highlights the vulnerability of children in border areas.
Northeast states have intensified anti-trafficking coordination. Rescue operations usually involve shelter, rehabilitation and inter-state investigation.
8. Over 30 cultural organisations in Guwahati began centenary celebrations of which Assamese cultural icon?
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: C
Explanation:
Over 30 cultural organisations joined the Directorate of Cultural Affairs to inaugurate the birth centenary celebrations of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The events aim to preserve and promote his cultural and literary legacy. Guwahati hosted the opening collaborative programmes.
Hazarika’s work spans music, cinema and social thought. Centenary years usually feature year-long state and civil-society events.
9. How many runners took part in the 5th Sohra International Half Marathon in Meghalaya?
A. 5,672
B. 8,672
C. 11,672
D. 15,672
Answer: C
Explanation:
The 5th Sohra International Half Marathon saw 11,672 runners from across the world. The Meghalaya government supported the event to promote health, eco-tourism and athletics. Sohra’s landscape formed the backdrop of the race.
Sohra, earlier known as Cherrapunji, is a major tourism destination. International city and hill marathons are increasingly used to brand destinations.
10. Experts warned that which climate-linked hazard is a growing threat across the Northeast?
A. Desertification
B. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
C. Cyclonic storm surge
D. Coastal erosion
Answer: B
Explanation:
Environmental and river experts raised alarm over the growing threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods across the Northeast. Rapid Himalayan glacier retreat is expanding glacial lakes. Downstream settlements and river systems face severe risk if these lakes burst.
GLOF events can travel far downstream into the Brahmaputra basin. Monitoring of high-altitude lakes has become a key climate-adaptation task.
11. Two satellite-tagged Amur Falcons reached breeding grounds in which country after migrating via Manipur?
A. Mongolia
B. China
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan
Answer: B
Explanation:
Two satellite-tagged Amur Falcons reached their breeding grounds in China after migrating from Africa via Manipur. The tracking provided data on routes, stopovers and conservation needs. Manipur is a key stopover on this intercontinental journey.
Amur Falcons gather in large numbers in parts of Nagaland and Manipur during passage. Satellite tagging helps protect stopover habitats.
12. IIT Guwahati researchers developed which brain-inspired AI model for long-sequence processing with lower energy use?
A. NeuroFlow
B. SH2RFSSM
C. GuwaNet
D. LongMind
Answer: B
Explanation:
Researchers at IIT Guwahati developed SH2RFSSM, a brain-inspired AI model. It is designed to process extremely long data sequences while using less energy than conventional systems. The work adds to research on efficient AI architectures.
Energy use is a major constraint in large AI models. Brain-inspired designs try to copy biological efficiency in computation.
13. Indian junior men’s and women’s hockey teams will defend their titles at the AHF Junior Asia Cup in which city?
A. Jakarta
B. Dhaka
C. Moqi
D. Muscat
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Indian junior men’s and women’s hockey teams prepared to defend their continental titles at the AHF Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China. Both sides completed training camps and exposure tours in Europe. They enter the tournament as favourites in their pools.
India has a strong junior hockey pipeline. Junior Asia Cup results often feed into senior national squads.
14. Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in the history of which format?
A. Women’s ODI cricket
B. Women’s T20 International cricket
C. Women’s Test cricket
D. Women’s IPL
Answer: B
Explanation:
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International cricket. She reaffirmed her role as a mainstay of India’s bowling attack. The landmark adds to her reputation as a senior all-rounder.
T20I bowling records change quickly because of the volume of matches. All-rounders who bowl regularly in the middle overs often climb such lists.
15. Kidambi Srikanth entered the China Masters quarterfinals after defeating which opponent?
A. Viktor Axelsen
B. World No. 9 Lai
C. Anthony Ginting
D. Kento Momota
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 9 Lai at the China Masters to reach the quarterfinals. The win marked a resurgence on the elite circuit. China Masters is a key World Tour event.
Srikanth has been a former world No. 1 and Thomas Cup winner. Deep runs in Super series-level events help ranking recovery.
16. Which Indian state sent a 35-member disaster relief team to flood-hit Nepal?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Sikkim
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Sikkim government dispatched a 35-member disaster relief and rescue team to flood-ravaged areas of Nepal. The state also assured further humanitarian aid for longer-term recovery. The move reflects cross-border solidarity after the Himalayan disaster.
Sikkim shares close geographic and cultural links with Nepal. Hill states often mobilise specialised mountain rescue units.
17. Hawaii declared a state of emergency as which hurricane intensified over the Pacific?
A. Hurricane Milton
B. Hurricane Lowell
C. Hurricane Helene
D. Hurricane Ian
Answer: B
Explanation:
Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell rapidly intensified over the Pacific. Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders and mobilised disaster units. The fear was catastrophic damage to coastal infrastructure.
Pacific hurricanes can strengthen quickly over warm waters. Island states often declare emergencies early to enable evacuations.
18. Which typhoon made its third consecutive landfall on China’s eastern coast?
A. Typhoon Yagi
B. Typhoon Saudel
C. Typhoon Gaemi
D. Typhoon Khanun
Answer: B
Explanation:
Typhoon Saudel made its third consecutive landfall on China’s eastern coast. It brought torrential rain and gale-force winds. Massive coastal evacuations were carried out and maritime activity was halted.
Repeated landfalls keep a storm dangerous even after some weakening. Eastern China is frequently exposed to late-season typhoons.
19. Who became Italy’s longest-serving Prime Minister in the post-war era?
A. Matteo Renzi
B. Mario Draghi
C. Giorgia Meloni
D. Silvio Berlusconi
Answer: C
Explanation:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the longest-serving Prime Minister in Italy’s modern post-war era. Her tenure has brought a rare phase of political stability. Italy has historically seen frequent changes of government.
Longer tenure allows more consistent policy implementation. Post-war Italy has otherwise been marked by short-lived coalitions.
20. The UN Secretary-General appealed for support to which initiative ahead of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary?
A. UN75 Compact
B. UN80 Initiative
C. Pact for the Future 2.0
D. Global Digital Compact Plus
Answer: B
Explanation:
The United Nations Secretary-General asked member states to support the newly launched UN80 Initiative. The programme aims to reform, modernise and strengthen the UN’s operational capacities. It is linked to the organisation’s 80th anniversary.
Anniversary years are often used to push institutional reform. UN80 focuses on making the world body more effective in current crises.
Daily Current Affairs 5-7 September 2026 | Based on The Assam Tribune