Most Important 50 Current Affairs Quiz of Assam, January 2025.

Here are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on significant events and developments in Assam during January 2025. These questions cover a range of topics, including governance, infrastructure, environment, culture, and social issues, providing a comprehensive overview of the state’s current affairs.


—

🏛️ Governance & Policy

1. Who approved the 10-day protocol for the swift expulsion of illegal foreigners in Assam?

A) Assam Chief Minister

B) Assam Cabinet

C) Assam Governor

D) Assam High Court



2. What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950?

A) To guide District Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police in identifying and expelling illegal migrants

B) To provide legal assistance to illegal migrants

C) To facilitate the settlement of illegal migrants

D) To offer employment opportunities to illegal migrants



3. Which city was announced to be developed as the second capital of Assam by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma?

A) Dibrugarh

B) Tezpur

C) Silchar

D) Jorhat



4. What is the name of the new medical college approved in Assam in January 2025?

A) Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital

B) Guwahati Medical College

C) Assam Medical College

D) Brahmaputra Medical College



5. Which body approved the establishment of the 14th medical college in Assam?

A) National Medical Commission

B) Assam Medical Council

C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D) Assam University



6. What is the primary objective of the ‘Advantage Assam’ investment summit announced by the Assam government?

A) To boost economic growth in the state

B) To promote tourism in Assam

C) To celebrate Assamese culture

D) To address environmental issues



7. Which district in Assam was the site of a significant mining incident in January 2025?

A) Dima Hasao

B) Kamrup

C) Jorhat

D) Barpeta



8. What was the cause of the mining incident in Dima Hasao district?

A) Flooding due to the Kopili river

B) Earthquake

C) Landslide

D) Gas explosion



9. Which organization took suo moto cognizance of the Assam mine incident?

A) Assam High Court

B) National Green Tribunal

C) Supreme Court of India

D) National Human Rights Commission



10. What compensation did the Assam government announce for the families of the victims in the mining incident?

A) ₹10 lakh each

B) ₹5 lakh each

C) ₹2 lakh each

D) ₹1 lakh each





—

🌿 Environment & Conservation

11. What is the name of the new national park established in Assam in January 2025?

A) Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park

B) Manas National Park

C) Kaziranga National Park

D) Orang National Park



12. Which species is NOT found in Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park?

A) Golden langur

B) One-horned rhinoceros

C) Royal Bengal tiger

D) Bengal tiger



13. Which river’s flooding led to the mining incident in Dima Hasao district?

A) Kopili river

B) Brahmaputra river

C) Barak river

D) Manas river



14. What is the primary objective of the vulture conservation website launched in Assam?

A) To combat declining vulture populations

B) To promote vulture hunting

C) To study vulture migration patterns

D) To breed vultures in captivity



15. Which harmful veterinary drug is associated with the decline in vulture populations in Assam?

A) Diclofenac

B) Paracetamol

C) Ibuprofen

D) Aspirin





—

🏗️ Infrastructure & Development

16. Which bridge is under construction to connect Dhubri in Assam with Phulbari in Meghalaya?

A) Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge

B) Bogibeel Bridge

C) Saraighat Bridge

D) Baghjan Bridge



17. What is the expected completion year for the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge?

A) 2028

B) 2025

C) 2030

D) 2027



18. Which organization is funding the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge project?

A) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

B) World Bank

C) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

D) Indian Government



19. What type of bridge is the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge?

A) Extradosed cable-stayed bridge

B) Suspension bridge

C) Arch bridge

D) Beam bridge



20. Which river will the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge span?

A) Brahmaputra River

B) Barak River

C) Kopili River

D) Manas River





—

⚖️ Social & Political Issues

21. Which organization alleged biased conduct by the Sribhumi Deputy Commissioner during a protest in January 2025?

A) NGO

B) Political Party

C) Student Union

D) Trade Union



22. Which law’s implementation led to protests in Assam in 2019?

A) Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

B) National Register of Citizens (NRC)

C) Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

D) Goods and Services Tax (GST)



23. How many applications were received under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam by September 2025?

A) 12

B) 100

C) 50

D) 200



24. How many individuals were granted citizenship under the CAA in Assam by September 2025?

A) 3

B) 10

C) 5

D) 20



25. Which political figure commented on the low number of CAA applications in Assam?

A) Himanta Biswa Sarma

B) Sarbananda Sonowal

C) Tarun Gogoi

D) Pranab Mukherjee





—

🏞️ Culture & Heritage

26. Which film festival was inaugurated in Guwahati in February 2025?

A) Guwahati Asian Film Festival

B) Assam International Film Festival

C) North East Film Festival

D) Brahmaputra Film Festival



27. Where was the inaugural edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival held?

A) Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio

B) Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra

C) Nehru Stadium

D) Assam State Museum



28. Which Iranian film opened the Guwahati Asian Film Festival?

A) In the Arms of the Tree

B) The Salesman

C) A Separation

D) The Past



29. Which country’s film was featured in the special section dedicated to North Eastern cinema at the Guwahati Asian Film Festival?

A) India

B) Bangladesh

C) Nepal

D) Bhutan



30. Which Assamese film was showcased at the Guwahati Asian Film Festival?

A) Village Rockstars

B) Kothanodi

C) Bulbul Can Sing

D) Xhoihobote Dhemalite





—

🏟️ Sports & Events

31. Which football club won the 2025 Bordoloi Trophy?

A) NF Railway

B) NorthEast United FC

C) Shillong Lajong

D) Oil India FC



32. What was the format of the 2025 Bordoloi Trophy?

A) Knockout

B) Round-robin

C) League

D) Mixed



33. How many teams participated in the 2025 Bordoloi Trophy?

A) 285

B) 100

C) 50

D) 200



34. Where was the final round of the 2025 Bordoloi Trophy held?

A) Judges Field, Guwahati

B) Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

C) Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati

D) Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati



35. Which team was the runner-up in the 2025 Bordoloi Trophy?

A) NorthEast United FC

B) NF Railway

C) Shillong Lajong

D) Oil India FC





—

🗳️ Elections & Political Developments

36. Which political party’s bandh was postponed on 21 January 2025 in Assam?

A) All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU)

B) All Assam Students’ Union (AASU)

C) All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU)

D) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)



37. Which district’s delimitation led to the postponement of the Assam Panchayat Election in January 2025?

A) Sribhumi

B) Kamrup

C) Dibrugarh

D) Jorhat



38. Which election was held in Assam in May 2025?

A) Panchayat Election

B) Assembly Election

C) Lok Sabha Election

D) Municipal ElectionContinuing from where we left off, here are MCQs 39 to 100 on Assam’s current affairs in January 2025:


—

🗳️ Elections & Political Developments (continued)

39. How many seats were contested in the Assam Panchayat Election 2025?



A) 2,356

B) 3,500

C) 4,000

D) 5,000


40. Which body oversees the conduct of Panchayat Elections in Assam?



A) State Election Commission

B) Election Commission of India

C) Assam Legislative Assembly

D) District Magistrate Office


41. Which major issue led to protests in Assam in early 2025?



A) Illegal migration

B) GST hikes

C) Industrial pollution

D) Language policy changes


42. What action did the Assam government take to address illegal migration concerns?



A) Implemented a 10-day deportation protocol

B) Provided amnesty programs

C) Granted citizenship to migrants

D) Relaxed border enforcement


43. What was the primary cause of public concern about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam?



A) Demographic changes

B) Increase in taxes

C) Ban on cultural festivals

D) Reduction of employment



—

📚 Education & Research

44. Which institution in Assam was selected for the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2025?



A) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

B) Assam Agricultural University

C) Gauhati University

D) Assam University


45. What is the focus of Assam’s educational reforms announced in January 2025?



A) Skill development and modern curriculum

B) Closing private schools

C) Reducing teacher recruitment

D) Banning online education platforms


46. Which sector is targeted for improvement through the Assam Skill Development Mission?



A) Vocational training

B) Agriculture

C) Tourism

D) Retail


47. What is the expected role of Assam’s new education policy framework in rural areas?



A) Enhance access to education

B) Limit urban scholarships

C) Reduce school infrastructure

D) Privatize primary education


48. Which university was awarded for research excellence in January 2025?



A) IIT Guwahati

B) Assam University

C) Tezpur University

D) Dibrugarh University



—

💼 Economy & Industry

49. What is Assam’s main goal for the ‘Advantage Assam’ summit?



A) Attract investments and industrial development

B) Promote sports events

C) Increase tourism campaigns

D) Privatize government institutions


50. Which sector is the Assam government prioritizing in its new industrial strategy?



A) Automobile manufacturing

B) Fisheries

C) Handicrafts

D) Renewable energy


51. Who is Assam partnering with for infrastructure funding?



A) JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)

B) IMF

C) UNDP

D) European Union


52. Which river is central to Assam’s economic activities?



A) Brahmaputra

B) Ganges

C) Yamuna

D) Narmada


53. What is Assam’s industrial growth target by 2030?



A) Double the manufacturing output

B) Reduce imports by half

C) Become the top tourist hub

D) Privatize state industries



—

🌾 Agriculture & Rural Development

54. Which crop saw an increased production focus in Assam’s January 2025 rural programs?



A) Rice

B) Wheat

C) Sugarcane

D) Tea


55. What technology is being promoted to increase agricultural productivity in Assam?



A) Drip irrigation

B) Hydroponics

C) Crop rotation banning

D) Manual plowing


56. Which scheme supports small farmers in Assam?



A) PM-Kisan

B) Make in India

C) Beti Bachao

D) Digital India


57. How is Assam aiming to connect rural areas to markets?



A) Upgrading road infrastructure

B) Establishing central warehouses

C) Limiting private transport

D) Reducing government subsidies


58. What is a priority in Assam’s agricultural reforms?



A) Organic farming initiatives

B) Banning pesticides

C) Reducing mechanization

D) Promoting monoculture



—

🌍 Tourism & Culture

59. Which annual event in Assam promotes tourism?



A) Assam Tea Festival

B) Desert Festival

C) Oceanic Festival

D) Winter Sports Meet


60. What is Assam’s strategy to boost tourism?



A) Infrastructure improvements and branding

B) Restricting tourism permits

C) Cutting funding for hotels

D) Privatizing tourist sites


61. Which UNESCO site is a key attraction in Assam?



A) Kaziranga National Park

B) Ajanta Caves

C) Hampi

D) Sundarbans


62. Which festival highlights Assam’s cultural diversity?



A) Bihu

B) Diwali

C) Holi

D) Pongal


63. What cultural initiative did Assam launch in January 2025?



A) Digital archive of Assamese manuscripts

B) Ban on traditional crafts

C) Reduction of language courses

D) Privatization of art galleries



—

🧑‍⚕️ Health & Welfare

64. How many new medical colleges were announced in Assam in January 2025?



A) 1

B) 3

C) 2

D) 5


65. What major health concern is Assam addressing?



A) Snakebite management

B) Urban obesity

C) Diabetes awareness

D) Waterborne diseases


66. What is Assam’s priority for improving healthcare access?



A) Building hospitals in underserved areas

B) Limiting rural clinics

C) Privatizing primary care

D) Reducing doctor salaries


67. Which hospital is a major referral center in Assam?



A) Gauhati Medical College & Hospital

B) AIIMS New Delhi

C) Safdarjung Hospital

D) Apollo Hospitals


68. What program supports maternal and child health in Assam?



A) Janani Suraksha Yojana

B) Ayushman Bharat

C) Midday Meal Scheme

D) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme



—

🔬 Science & Technology

69. Which sector received technology support from the Assam government?



A) Healthcare

B) Sports

C) Entertainment

D) Retail


70. What innovation was launched to support wildlife protection in Assam?



A) AI-based monitoring for vultures

B) Automated irrigation for farms

C) Digital payment for tourists

D) Blockchain for tea exports


71. Which technology is being integrated into flood management in Assam?



A) Real-time river monitoring

B) Satellite-based weather alerts

C) Drone surveillance

D) All of the above


72. What is the key challenge in Assam’s environmental research?



A) Deforestation and biodiversity loss

B) Overfishing

C) Desertification

D) Urban waste disposal


73. Which institute is leading climate resilience research in Assam?



A) Assam Agricultural University

B) Indian Space Research Organization

C) IIT Guwahati

D) Defence Research Laboratory



—

📦 Trade & Commerce

74. What is Assam’s major export commodity?



A) Tea

B) Rice

C) Handicrafts

D) Spices


75. Which region is a major trading partner with Assam?



A) Southeast Asia

B) Europe

C) Middle East

D) South America


76. Which port is crucial for Assam’s trade?



A) Pandu Port

B) Mumbai Port

C) Chennai Port

D) Kolkata Port


77. What is Assam’s key focus in boosting exports?



A) Modern packaging and supply chain upgrades

B) Increasing tariffs

C) Reducing international collaborations

D) Closing border trade


78. Which policy framework supports Assam’s small businesses?



A) MSME Development Scheme

B) Make in India

C) Skill India

D) Startup India



—

⚙️ Governance Reforms

79. Which department is spearheading administrative reforms in Assam?



A) Department of Finance

B) Department of Culture

C) Department of Youth Affairs

D) Department of Social Welfare


80. What is Assam’s approach to e-governance?



A) Digitizing citizen services

B) Cutting rural networks

C) Increasing paper documentation

D) Reducing public access


81. Which law enforcement agency is involved in tackling illegal migration?



A) Assam Police

B) Border Security Force

C) Intelligence Bureau

D) Central Reserve Police Force


82. What initiative is helping streamline public grievance redressal in Assam?



A) Online grievance portal

B) Manual complaint filing

C) State-run call centers only

D) Third-party outsourcing


83. What is Assam’s goal in improving governance?



A) Transparency, efficiency, and citizen participation

B) Restricting press access

C) Reducing public hearings

D) Limiting non-government organizations



—

📊 Data & Surveys

84. Which survey helps assess Assam’s socio-economic development?



A) Assam Socio-Economic Survey

B) Census of India

C) NFHS

D) Employment Survey


85. What is Assam’s approach to data collection in rural regions?



A) Using mobile-based surveys

B) Relying on manual forms

C) Hiring private firms only

D) Ignoring remote areas


86. Which institute provides statistical analysis for Assam’s policymaking?



A) Assam State Planning Board

B) Reserve Bank of India

C) World Bank

D) Asian Development Bank


87. What data is critical for flood preparedness in Assam?



A) Rainfall and river flow patterns

B) Soil erosion trends

C) Employment rates

D) School enrollment figures


88. What is a challenge in data-driven governance in Assam?



A) Poor internet connectivity

B) Lack of funding

C) Bureaucratic delays

D) All of the above



—

🧭 Miscellaneous

89. Which new wildlife species was recorded in Assam in 2025?



A) Himalayan Black Bear

B) Snow Leopard

C) Great Indian Bustard

D) Red Panda


90. What major environmental event affected Assam’s flood plains in 2025?



A) Heavy rainfall and landslides

B) Drought

C) Forest fires

D) Oil spills


91. Which traditional industry is receiving government support in Assam?



A) Handloom weaving

B) Mining

C) Automobile parts

D) IT startups


92. What is Assam’s target for renewable energy capacity by 2030?



A) 500 MW

B) 100 MW

C) 1 GW

D) 250 MW


93. Which river island in Assam is facing ecological challenges?



A) Majuli

B) Srirampur

C) Dibrugarh

D) Tezpur


94. What role does community participation play in Assam’s conservation projects?



A) Key to success

B) Negligible

C) Optional

D) Counterproductive


95. Which body coordinates disaster management in Assam?



A) State Disaster Management Authority

B) Ministry of Home Affairs

C) Local NGOs only

D) Private security agencies


96. What is Assam’s approach to promoting research in biodiversity?



A) Collaborating with universities

B) Restricting fieldwork

C) Cutting research grants

D) Importing data from other states


97. What is the focus of Assam’s public health campaign in 2025?



A) Preventive healthcare

B) Emergency services only

C) Reducing hospital beds

D) Restricting rural outreach


98. Which sector in Assam is being targeted for youth entrepreneurship?



A) Tech startups

B) Traditional farming only

C) Oil exploration

D) Transport services


99. Which river cleanup drive was launched in Assam in early 2025?



A) Brahmaputra River Cleanup

B) Ganges Cleanup

C) Yamuna Restoration

D) Hooghly Sanitation Drive


100. What is the role of Assam’s NGOs in social welfare?



A) Supporting education, healthcare, and environment initiatives

B) Promoting political campaigns

C) Restricting funding for welfare

D) Ignoring rural issues



—

This set of 100 uniquely crafted MCQs provides an in-depth view of Assam’s current affairs from January 2025. If you want answers, explanations, or formatted versions (HTML, PDF, quiz apps), just let me know!