Assam Current Affairs 13 September 2026: Important Exam Updates

Why in News?

Final photo electoral rolls for all 40 constituencies of the Mising Autonomous Council were published, paving the way for the forthcoming MAC election.

Key Exam Points

• A total of 6,35,601 electors were enrolled across 40 constituencies.
• The electorate comprised 3,17,343 male voters, 3,18,256 female voters and two voters under the ‘other’ category.
• The electoral roll covers 1,033 polling stations.
• The rolls were prepared after delimitation of MAC constituencies under notifications issued by the Department of Tribal Affairs (Plain).
• Electors can verify their names through the Official Electoral Roll Management System using their EPIC number.
• Claims for enrolment may be entertained up to the last date for filing nominations under the stated eligibility conditions.

Why in News?

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced reforms involving transfers of officers and employees who have remained posted at the same place for several years.

Key Exam Points

• The department is preparing a list of officers and employees who have served at the same location for several years.
• The list is being prepared with assistance from the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• Transfers are proposed without considering individual preferences.
• Senior officials are also expected to be transferred in a second phase.
• The reform is intended to bring greater dynamism and introduce new practices in the Forest Department.
• The announcement was made during the 21st National Forest Martyrs’ Day programme at the Assam Forest School, Jalukbari.

Why in News?

An admission notice announced a merit-based re-entrance examination for remaining seats at Eklavya Model Residential School Boko in Kamrup for the 2026-27 academic session.

Key Exam Points

• The examination is for remaining seats in Class VI and Class VIII.
• There are four seats for Class VI and 25 seats for Class VIII, making 29 seats in total.
• The selection test is scheduled for 27 September 2026.
• For Class VI, the paper covers Mental Ability, Arithmetic, English and a regional language.
• For Class VIII, subjects include Mental Ability, General Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, English and a regional language.
• The admission process is merit-based through an entrance examination.
• Eligibility includes Assam permanent residency and specified age and educational conditions.

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks focused on expanding trade and investment ties and further normalising relations.

Key Exam Points

• Xi Jinping’s visit marked his first trip to India in seven years, according to the newspaper.
• The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
• The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, trade and investment.
• India-China relations had deteriorated sharply following the eastern Ladakh military standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
• Special Representative talks between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi were held in Beijing shortly before the visit.
• The boundary talks mechanism was established in 2003 to comprehensively address the border dispute.
• The newspaper reported the India-China border as spanning 3,488 km.

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit and reviewed the India-UAE strategic partnership.

Key Exam Points

• The two sides discussed cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy, technology and innovation.
• They reiterated the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.
• The leaders agreed to continue working together through the BRICS platform.
• The UAE’s International Holding Company announced plans for an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
• The project was described as India’s largest integrated aluminium investment and is expected to strengthen Odisha’s aluminium manufacturing ecosystem.

Why in News?

Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini hosted Italian Navy Chief Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto during its port call at Livorno.

Key Exam Points

• The engagement highlighted growing maritime cooperation between India and Italy.
• The Italian Navy Chief was briefed about the ship’s activities and interacted with crew and cadets.
• Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao also visited the ship.
• The engagement highlighted maritime linkages, strategic convergence and maritime security cooperation.
• The port call formed part of the Lokayan26 voyage.

Why in News?

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea a day after South Korea, the United States and Japan concluded their trilateral Freedom Edge exercise.

Key Exam Points

• The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area.
• The missiles travelled approximately 250 kilometres before falling into the sea.
• The launch followed the five-day Freedom Edge exercise involving the US, South Korea and Japan.
• The exercise took place in waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island.
• South Korea, the US and Japan share intelligence on North Korean military activity.
• North Korea has long criticised joint military exercises between Seoul and Washington as preparations for invasion.

Why in News?

The UN Security Council called for adapting counter-terrorism strategies to address terrorist use of artificial intelligence, drones, satellites, social media and new financing systems.

Key Exam Points

• The Security Council unanimously reiterated its commitment to countering terrorism as a threat to international peace and security.
• The Council highlighted the evolving nature of the terrorist threat.
• It called for strategies to counter terrorist use of AI, drones, satellites and social media.
• The discussion took place in connection with the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• The episode highlights the emerging relationship between technology, terrorism and international security.

Why in News?

BRICS leaders endorsed a bloc-wide grain trading platform and four farmer-focused initiatives covering seeds, agro-inputs, agro-ecology and digital agriculture.

Key Exam Points

• The proposed BRICS Grain Exchange is intended to strengthen food security and cushion supply disruptions.
• The declaration linked food security with agricultural productivity, sustainability and nutrition.
• The four initiatives include AGRIN, the Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems, a Network of Centres of Excellence on Agroecology and a Digital Agriculture network.
• BRICS countries were identified as major players in global food production.
• The declaration highlighted climate-resilient seed systems and resilient supply chains.
• The initiatives are described as farmer-centric and seek greater cooperation in agricultural inputs, knowledge and technology.

Why in News?

The New Delhi Declaration criticised unilateral tariffs and trade-restrictive measures and opposed carbon border adjustment mechanisms as potentially discriminatory barriers.

Key Exam Points

• BRICS raised concerns over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that distort trade.
• The declaration criticised protectionism presented under environmental objectives.
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) were explicitly highlighted in the declaration.
• BRICS argued that such measures could disproportionately affect developing economies.
• The grouping linked trade restrictions with disruption of global supply chains and greater uncertainty.
• The declaration renewed calls for reform of the World Trade Organization.

Why in News?

Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World announced a joint venture agreement to operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility at Cochin.

Key Exam Points

• The agreement was signed during the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• The joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), Cochin.
• The partnership combines Cochin Shipyard’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities with Drydocks World’s global maritime experience.
• The initiative is expected to increase capacity for servicing Indian, regional and international vessels.
• Cochin is expected to strengthen its position as a maritime services hub.
• The partnership is expected to create opportunities in ship repair, engineering, fabrication and allied maritime services.

Why in News?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank President Zou Jiayi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Key Exam Points

• India and AIIB discussed deepening their partnership.
• Areas included infrastructure and transport connectivity priorities.
• The discussion also covered local-currency financing.
• Increasing private-sector participation and AIIB’s global presence were also discussed.
• AIIB was established in 2016 and focuses on infrastructure financing.

Why in News?

BRICS countries reaffirmed cooperation on sustainable transport infrastructure and promotion of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions.

Key Exam Points

• The declaration linked sustainable transport infrastructure with economic growth, connectivity and environmental sustainability.
• BRICS countries emphasised policy, investment, technology and capacity building.
• The declaration supported promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels and low-carbon aviation fuels.
• Circular economy principles were highlighted for transport infrastructure.
• The grouping welcomed a BRICS Forum on Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
• A framework for exchange of knowledge on transport decarbonisation was also welcomed.

Why in News?

Conservation groups raised concerns over transfers of elephants from Assam to other States, following the transfer of the captive elephant Durga from Manas to a temple in Tamil Nadu.

Key Exam Points

• Durga was transferred from the Bansbari Range of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve to the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on September 7.
• Forest authorities stated that the transfer was made pursuant to a permit issued by the PCCF (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam.
• The authorities cited the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024.
• Conservationists questioned the wider pattern of elephant transfers from Assam.
• The Gauhati High Court had asked the Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Committee to consider return and rehabilitation of nine elephants from Assam allegedly kept illegally in Tamil Nadu.
• The issue highlights the relationship between captive-animal regulation, wildlife welfare and judicial oversight.

Why in News?

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare highlighted the Northeast’s exceptional vulnerability to vector-borne diseases because of its ecological, climatic and socio-economic conditions.

Key Exam Points

• Major determinants include environmental and climatic conditions, abundant water bodies, deforestation, shifting cultivation and unplanned urbanisation.
• Monsoon rainfall, paddy fields, ponds, blocked drains and poorly maintained water storage systems can support mosquito proliferation.
• Forest cover supports forest-dwelling vectors such as Anopheles dirus and Anopheles fluviatilis.
• The panel warned that climate change can shift vector habitats to higher altitudes.
• Deforestation can increase human contact with forest-dwelling vectors and zoonotic disease reservoirs.
• The report highlighted Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya, dengue and malaria as important vector-borne diseases in the region.
• The committee recommended AI-powered early warning systems using epidemiological and climate data.

Why in News?

South Asian countries adopted the Kathmandu Declaration calling for stronger coordinated action against illegal wildlife trade and related transnational organised crime.

Key Exam Points

• The declaration was adopted at the first General Assembly of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN).
• The meeting was held in Kathmandu on September 10-11.
• SAWEN is a regional intergovernmental mechanism for combating illegal wildlife trade.
• Member countries include Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bhutan.
• Countries agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing, financial investigations, anti-money laundering measures, asset recovery and prosecution.
• The declaration also highlighted biopiracy and illegal access to biological resources.

Why in News?

The BRICS declaration linked sustainable and resilient transport infrastructure with economic growth, connectivity and environmental sustainability.

Key Exam Points

• BRICS emphasised sustainable transport infrastructure as part of long-term development.
• The declaration encouraged investment, technology and capacity building for resilient transport.
• Circular economy principles were highlighted in infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuels were also promoted.
• The approach connects infrastructure planning with emissions reduction and environmental sustainability.

Why in News?

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recommended greater use of artificial intelligence to predict vector-borne disease outbreaks.

Key Exam Points

• AI can be used for analysing large datasets and identifying climate and epidemiological trends.
• The committee recommended AI-powered early warning systems integrated with the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP).
• Such systems could assist in hotspot prediction and outbreak preparedness.
• Machine learning-based vector image recognition through citizen applications was also suggested.
• The recommendation demonstrates the use of digital technology in public-health surveillance.

Why in News?

Guwahati-based BMG Informatics was recognised as the only company from Northeast India among Redington’s ‘Makers of NEXT’ at the Global NEXT Summit 2026 in Singapore.

Key Exam Points

• The Global NEXT Summit was held in Singapore from September 2-4.
• BMG Informatics was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Guwahati.
• The company works in data centres, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning.
• It also provides networking, command-and-control centre and professional audiovisual solutions.
• The development highlights the expanding digital-technology ecosystem in Northeast India.

Why in News?

The UN Security Council highlighted the need to adapt counter-terrorism strategies to the growing use of emerging technologies by terrorist groups.

Key Exam Points

• The Security Council identified the terrorist use of AI, drones, satellites and social media as an evolving security challenge.
• Terrorist groups can exploit civilian technologies and digital platforms for operational and propaganda purposes.
• The Council also highlighted emerging financing systems.
• The development demonstrates how technological innovation can create both security opportunities and new vulnerabilities.

Why in News?

The Indian Air Force Training Command held its annual Commanders’ Conference in Bengaluru with emphasis on strategic training and operational capabilities.

Key Exam Points

• The conference was held at Headquarters Training Command from September 10-12, 2026.
• It focused on aligning training verticals with strategic objectives.
• Discussions included the future acquisition plan of the IAF.
• A policy update on induction of Agniveervayus was also presented.
• The conference highlighted the role of transformative training in combat readiness.
• Air Force Station Yelahanka received the ‘Pride of the Training Command’ trophy.