Practice Assam Current Affairs- 31 August 2026 | APSC, UPSC, ADRE

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of distinguished jurists to the Supreme Court:

1. Article 124(3)(c) provides for the appointment of a distinguished jurist as a Supreme Court judge.
2. According to the report, no person from the distinguished-jurist category has been appointed to the Supreme Court since the Constitution came into operation.
3. The provision permits appointment only of persons who have previously served as judges of a High Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the concerns raised by Northeastern states over the proposed withdrawal of the revenue gap fund, consider the following statements:

1. Tripura estimated an annual shortfall of around Rs 4,000 crore if the fund were withdrawn.
2. The issue highlights the dependence of Northeastern states on Central transfers.
3. The concern was raised only by Tripura and did not involve other Northeastern states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the recent flash floods in Nepal and India’s assistance:

1. The floodwaters travelled downstream through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems.
2. Nineteen motorable bridges and several highways and arterial roads were washed away.
3. Eight operational hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 354 MW were reported damaged.
4. India deployed an 11-member team to assist rescue operations at hydropower project sites.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

India and Uzbekistan recently agreed to deepen their bilateral relationship. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The two countries decided to elevate their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2. They set a target of USD 5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030.
3. Cooperation included uranium supplies and critical minerals.
4. India announced a USD 1 million grant for afforestation in the Aral Sea region.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

With reference to the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. The proposal seeks to reduce the buffer from the default 10 km to 1.3 km.
2. The adjoining Karbi Anglong hills are important for wildlife movement during seasonal floods.
3. Wildlife corridors are relevant to maintaining habitat connectivity and reducing human–wildlife conflict.
4. The issue is unrelated to tourism and infrastructure development around the Kaziranga landscape.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the current pressures on the Assam tea industry:

1. Average CTC tea prices at the Guwahati auction centre fell from Rs 264.89 to Rs 221.57 per kg.
2. Severe floods, excessive heat and pest and disease infestations affected plantations.
3. India’s tea exports in January–June 2026 were reported to be around 18% lower than the corresponding period of 2025.
4. Rising wages and input costs were identified as factors putting pressure on producer margins.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following best describes the recent Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) trend reported for India?

An EY report cited in the newspaper projected India’s real GDP growth in FY27 in which of the following ranges?

With reference to the Parliamentary panel’s recommendations concerning the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), consider the following statements:

1. The committee recommended examining dedicated insolvency benches or verticals within the NCLT.
2. Insolvency matters account for more than half of the NCLT’s total caseload.
3. The NCLT’s sanctioned strength was reported as one President, 31 Judicial Members and 31 Technical Members.
4. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code provides for time-bound and market-linked resolution of stressed assets.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The CAG report concerning Green India Mission funds in Mizoram primarily raised concerns over:

Consider the following statements regarding Assam’s proposed proton beam therapy centre:

1. The proposed facility is to be established in Guwahati.
2. Its estimated cost is Rs 600 crore.
3. It is planned as India’s third proton beam therapy centre and the first in the government healthcare sector.
4. The project is being established under the Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST) Project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Sanchipat Puthi Chitra, consider the following statements:

1. Sanchipat is prepared from the bark of the Agar tree.
2. Traditional pigments mentioned in the report include Hengul, Haital, Dholmati and Neel.
3. The artwork Dashavatar depicts the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
4. The tradition is associated with Assam’s illustrated manuscript culture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched with the Assam Cabinet’s recent development decisions?

1. Goalpara — 30 MW solar and 25 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage project
2. Dhemaji — milk processing facility
3. Tezpur — specialised enzymes for NRL’s ethanol manufacturing from bamboo
4. Gauhati University — Rs 109 crore worth of infrastructure projects

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Article Identification workshop held in Dimapur:

1. Around 40 officials from multiple enforcement agencies participated in the workshop.
2. The workshop covered wildlife crime and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. Inter-agency intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement were emphasised.
4. The participating agencies included the Forest Department, Police, CISF, CRPF, Assam Rifles, DRI and RPF.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026, consider the following statements:

1. Assam topped the medal tally with 80 medals.
2. Assam won 39 gold, 21 silver and 20 bronze medals.
3. Meghalaya finished second with 37 medals, while Manipur secured 31 medals.
4. Shubhakanksha Nayan was reported as the most successful individual shooter with seven medals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?