Practice Assam Current Affairs- 4 September 2026 | APSC, UPSC, ADRE

By Indrajit SonowalPublished: 4 September 2026Updated: 4 September 2026 at 12:21 PM
CURRENT AFFAIRS PRACTICE

04 September 2026

Practice today’s important current affairs through exam-oriented questions designed primarily for APSC, UPSC and ADRE aspirants. Questions are framed from moderate to difficult level and are also useful for other competitive examinations.

APSC UPSC ADRE Other Exams
01

Current Affairs MCQs

Moderate to difficult questions designed to test conceptual understanding along with current-affairs knowledge.

APSC Moderate → Hard UPSC Moderate → Hard ADRE Hard
Q01 POLITY · PARLIAMENT

With reference to the Joint Committee constituted to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. The committee consists of members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
  2. It has 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.
  3. The committee is chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal.
  4. The committee was constituted by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q02 POLITY · GOVERNANCE · DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed social media code of conduct for government officials:

  1. The Centre is considering a dedicated framework governing social media use by government officials.
  2. The proposal is linked partly to concerns over officials using social media to glorify their work or position.
  3. The newspaper reported that amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 were made in February 2026 in relation to synthetically generated information.
  4. The proposed code is described as an existing constitutional provision governing social media use by civil servants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q03 NORTHEAST · POLITY · ARTICLE 371(A)

With reference to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), consider the following statements:

  1. The FNTA covers six districts of eastern Nagaland.
  2. Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator are among the districts covered.
  3. The arrangement is intended to promote decentralised governance and development.
  4. The safeguards under Article 371(A) were stated to become inoperative under the arrangement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q04 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS · INDIA–NEPAL · DISASTER DIPLOMACY

The recent Nepal flash-flood disaster is particularly relevant to India–Nepal relations because of which of the following?

  1. Himalayan hazards may have impacts extending beyond political boundaries.
  2. Transboundary river systems can amplify downstream consequences of mountain disasters.
  3. Disaster response can create avenues for humanitarian cooperation between neighbouring countries.
  4. Himalayan disasters are necessarily restricted to the location of the initial geological trigger.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q05 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS · WEST ASIA · ENERGY SECURITY

With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:

  1. Disruption of shipping through the Strait can have implications for global energy flows.
  2. The newspaper reported that shipping through the Strait remained well below pre-war levels.
  3. The Strait’s significance is linked partly to the movement of substantial quantities of oil.
  4. The Strait is described in the report as a landlocked inland waterway of Central Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q06 ECONOMY · INTERNATIONAL TRADE · FTA

Consider the following statements regarding the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement:

  1. The agreement is intended to promote trade in goods and services and investment.
  2. The pact provides duty-free access for 100% of India’s exports to New Zealand.
  3. New Zealand has committed to invest USD 20 billion over 15 years.
  4. The agreement was described as providing preferential access only to India’s agricultural exports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q07 ECONOMY · RBI · BANKING

With reference to FCNR(B) deposits, which of the following statements is correct?

(a) They are foreign-currency-denominated deposits of non-residents.
(b) They are compulsory rupee deposits maintained only by resident citizens.
(c) They are government securities issued exclusively in gold.
(d) They are domestic savings accounts in which interest must be paid in US dollars.
Q08 ECONOMY · EV · ENERGY TRANSITION

According to the ICCT study reported in the current-affairs material, which of the following best explains why rapid electric-vehicle adoption could reduce India’s import burden?

(a) It can reduce dependence on imported oil and, when combined with domestic battery manufacturing, reduce battery-related import dependence.
(b) It eliminates the need for all imported energy resources immediately.
(c) It makes domestic battery manufacturing unnecessary.
(d) It increases India’s dependence on imported petroleum products.
Q09 ENVIRONMENT · DISASTER MANAGEMENT · HIMALAYAS

The Nepal disaster described in the current-affairs material is best understood as a compound hazard because:

  1. A rapid slope failure involved glacier-related material.
  2. The event involved an avalanche or debris flow followed by interaction with the river system.
  3. Temporary obstruction and displacement of water contributed to a downstream surge.
  4. The analysis concluded that the event could be classified simply as a conventional GLOF with no cascading processes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q10 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY · VEHICLE SAFETY

With reference to Bharat NCAP 2, consider the following statements:

  1. The proposed framework is planned from October 2027.
  2. It seeks to assess the complete vehicle safety chain.
  3. Bharat NCAP assigns passenger cars a 1-to-5-star safety rating through crash testing.
  4. The proposed framework is limited exclusively to the mechanical condition of highways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q11 ASSAM · INTERNAL SECURITY · NDPS

With reference to Assam’s proposed Anti-Narcotics Task Force, consider the following statements:

  1. It is proposed to be established within the Assam Police.
  2. Its proposed functions include legal and financial components.
  3. It is intended to strengthen implementation of the NDPS Act and disrupt the financial networks of drug cartels.
  4. Its proposed role is restricted exclusively to awareness campaigns and excludes enforcement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q12 ASSAM · GOVERNANCE · WELFARE DELIVERY

With reference to Orunodoi Sarothis, which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Sarothis are proposed as a bridge between beneficiaries and the administration while verification and sanction remain with competent authorities.
(b) Sarothis have exclusive authority to approve beneficiaries.
(c) Sarothis are proposed only for urban local bodies and not Legislative Assembly Constituencies.
(d) Sarothis are responsible for replacing all existing welfare-delivery institutions.
Q13 ASSAM · URBAN GOVERNANCE · DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Which of the following were among the technology-driven civic initiatives reported from Silchar?

  1. GPS-based tracking of municipal vehicles
  2. QR-based waste collection
  3. A public facilitation centre
  4. Faecal sludge treatment infrastructure

Select the correct answer using the code below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q14 ASSAM · AGRICULTURE · HORTICULTURE

Consider the following statements regarding the improved sweet-orange cultivation initiative in Tinsukia:

  1. ICAR’s All India Coordinated Research Project on Fruits was involved in the initiative.
  2. Improved saplings were distributed to Scheduled Tribe farmers.
  3. The initiative aims to establish commercial orchards and create additional income opportunities.
  4. Training included soil management, planting, orchard care and disease and pest management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q15 ASSAM · NORTHEAST · PUBLIC HEALTH

With reference to the health-related developments reported from Assam, consider the following pairs:

  1. Rupnath Brahma Civil Hospital — six planned dialysis units
  2. Assam TB Cell — training on screening and rapid molecular testing
  3. Nemcare Burn Unit — Level 1 international standard assessment
  4. Silchar — exclusive national-level TB research laboratory

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Prelims Answer Key

Check your responses before reading the explanations.

01B
02B
03B
04B
05B
06B
07A
08A
09B
10B
11B
12A
13D
14D
15B
03

Answers & Explanations

Concise explanations focusing on the concepts tested by each question.

01

Answer: B

The Joint Committee has members from both Houses, with 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. It was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and is chaired by BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal. Therefore, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 4 is incorrect.

02

Answer: B

The Centre is considering a social media code of conduct for government officials amid concerns about responsible online conduct and posts that glorify official work or position. The material also reports amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 on February 10, 2026 concerning synthetically generated information, including deepfakes and AI-generated content. Statement 4 is incorrect because the proposed code is not described as an existing constitutional provision.

03

Answer: B

The FNTA covers six eastern Nagaland districts: Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator. It is envisioned as a self-governing territorial authority intended to promote decentralised development. The material specifically states that Article 371(A) safeguards remain inviolable, making statement 4 incorrect.

04

Answer: B

The Nepal disaster highlights the transboundary nature of Himalayan hazards. Mountain disasters can affect river systems, connectivity and downstream areas beyond the immediate site of the triggering event. They can also generate humanitarian cooperation and disaster diplomacy. Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

05

Answer: B

The report notes that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below pre-war levels and that disruption has implications for global energy flows because significant quantities of oil move through the Strait. The statement describing it as a landlocked Central Asian waterway is incorrect.

06

Answer: B

The India–New Zealand FTA is intended to boost trade in goods and services and investment. The material states that it provides duty-free access for 100% of India’s exports to New Zealand and that New Zealand has committed to invest USD 20 billion over 15 years. Statement 4 incorrectly restricts the agreement to agricultural exports.

07

Answer: A

FCNR(B) stands for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits. The current-affairs material describes them as foreign-currency-denominated deposits of non-residents. Their relevance in the news was linked to higher-than-expected inflows and the challenge of managing excess liquidity in the banking system.

08

Answer: A

The ICCT study models the effect of faster EV adoption on India’s oil and battery import requirements. The material reports that accelerated EV adoption alone could reduce vehicle-related imports by around 61%, while combining rapid EV adoption with domestic battery manufacturing could raise estimated savings to around USD 125 billion annually by 2050.

09

Answer: B

The Nepal disaster was analysed as a compound mountain hazard involving rapid slope failure, glacier-related material, avalanche or debris flow, temporary obstruction and displacement of water, followed by a downstream surge. The analysis specifically cautioned against treating the event simply as a conventional GLOF without recognising the cascading processes.

10

Answer: B

Bharat NCAP 2 is proposed from October 2027 and is intended to evaluate the complete vehicle safety chain rather than the vehicle in isolation. The existing Bharat NCAP is described as India’s independent vehicle safety rating system, which crash-tests passenger cars and assigns a 1-to-5-star rating. Statement 4 is incorrect.

11

Answer: B

Assam plans to establish a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force within the Assam Police. The proposed force will include legal and financial components and is intended to strengthen NDPS Act enforcement and disrupt the financial networks of drug cartels. Therefore, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

12

Answer: A

Orunodoi Sarothis are intended to function as a bridge between beneficiaries and the administration. The material states that verification, approval and sanction remain with competent authorities; Sarothis cannot themselves approve or reject beneficiaries. This makes option A correct.

13

Answer: D

Silchar launched four technology-driven civic initiatives: a public facilitation centre, GPS-based municipal vehicle tracking, QR-based waste collection and a faecal sludge treatment plant. The QR system can help map households and monitor door-to-door garbage collection, while GPS enables real-time tracking of municipal vehicles.

14

Answer: D

ICAR’s All India Coordinated Research Project on Fruits distributed improved sweet-orange saplings to Scheduled Tribe farmers in Tinsukia. The initiative aims to establish commercial orchards and create additional income opportunities. Training covered soil management, planting, fertiliser application, orchard care and disease and pest management.

15

Answer: B

The reported health developments include six planned dialysis units at Rupnath Brahma Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar, Assam TB Cell training involving updated screening and rapid molecular testing, and Level 1 international-standard assessment of the Nemcare Burn Unit in Guwahati. The material does not report an exclusive national-level TB research laboratory in Silchar.

04

Mains Answer Writing

Analytical questions for APSC and UPSC Mains, with Assam-specific relevance wherever applicable.

APSC / UPSC · GS-II

Parliamentary committees strengthen legislative scrutiny by allowing detailed examination of proposed legislation. Discuss the significance of the Joint Committee examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in ensuring effective parliamentary oversight.

APSC / UPSC · GS-II / GS-III

The Himalayan region is increasingly exposed to compound and cascading disasters. Explain the nature of such hazards and discuss the importance of transboundary cooperation in disaster preparedness and response, with reference to the recent Nepal disaster.

APSC / UPSC · GS-III

India’s transition towards electric mobility has implications beyond climate mitigation. Examine how faster EV adoption and domestic battery manufacturing can influence energy security, import dependence and industrial development.

APSC / UPSC · GS-II / GS-III

Digital technologies can improve municipal service delivery but also require institutional accountability. Discuss the potential of GPS-based tracking, QR-enabled waste collection and integrated citizen-service platforms in strengthening urban governance.

APSC · ASSAM / NORTHEAST · GS-II / GS-V

The proposed Anti-Narcotics Task Force represents an institutional response to the growing narcotics challenge in Assam and the Northeast. Examine the importance of combining enforcement, financial investigation, border management and inter-agency coordination in combating drug trafficking.

APSC · ASSAM / NORTHEAST · GS-II / GS-V

Decentralised governance can address regional development gaps while strengthening local participation. Discuss the significance of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority arrangement and the continued relevance of constitutional safeguards for the region.

APSC · ASSAM · GS-II / GS-V

Last-mile delivery is crucial to the success of welfare programmes. Examine how the Orunodoi Sarothi mechanism can improve beneficiary–administration interaction while preserving institutional accountability in Assam.

APSC / UPSC · GS-III

Road safety requires a systems approach rather than reliance on driver behaviour alone. Discuss the significance of Bharat NCAP 2, digital monitoring and proposed incentive-based mechanisms for improving road safety in India.

APSC · ASSAM / NORTHEAST · GS-III / GS-V

Agricultural technology and collective market linkages can strengthen rural livelihoods in the Northeast. Examine how initiatives involving improved horticultural planting material, women farmer producer organisations and scientific cultivation can contribute to livelihood diversification.

Today’s questions are based on the current-affairs material published for 4 September 2026.

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