Assam ADRE Daily Current Affairs – 31 August 2026 | Main Points Discussion + 15 Bilingual MCQs (Assamese & English)
English: Here is your free bilingual (Assamese & English) Daily Current Affairs update for 31 August 2026 — a quick main-points discussion followed by a 15-question quiz, built specifically for ADRE Grade III & IV, APSC, Assam Police, PNRD and TET aspirants. Each MCQ carries a 3-line explanation in both languages so you never lose meaning while switching mediums. Before you scroll further, try MyTestSeries' full exam-pattern mock tests with the ADRE Online Test Series Launch Offer – only ₹10.
অসমীয়া: ইয়াত আছে আপোনাৰ বাবে ৩১ আগষ্ট ২০২৬ তাৰিখৰ বিনামূলীয়া দ্বিভাষিক (অসমীয়া আৰু ইংৰাজী) দৈনিক কাৰেণ্ট এফেয়াৰ্স আপডেট — এটা চমু মুখ্য-বিষয় আলোচনাৰ পিছত ১৫টা প্ৰশ্নৰ কুইজ, বিশেষভাৱে ADRE Grade III & IV, APSC, অসম পুলিচ, PNRD আৰু TET পৰীক্ষাৰ্থীৰ বাবে সাজু কৰা হৈছে। প্ৰতিটো MCQৰ লগত দুয়োটা ভাষাত ৩-শাৰীৰ ব্যাখ্যা দিয়া হৈছে যাতে অৰ্থ কেতিয়াও হেৰাই নাযায়।
⚡ 31 August 2026 at a Glance / এক নজৰত ৩১ আগষ্ট ২০২৬
- Assam Cabinet clears ₹600-crore proton beam therapy centre at GMCH — India's first in the public sector.অসম মন্ত্ৰিসভাই GMCHত ৬০০ কোটি টকাৰ প্ৰ'টন বিম থেৰাপী কেন্দ্ৰ অনুমোদন কৰিলে।
- Tim Cook ends his tenure as Apple CEO; John Ternus takes over.টিম কুকে এপল CEO হিচাপে কাৰ্যকাল সামৰিলে; জন টাৰনাছে দায়িত্ব লব।
- Norway's King Harald V passes away at 89; Crown Prince Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.নৰৱেৰ ৰজা হাৰাল্ড পঞ্চমৰ মৃত্যু; ক্ৰাউন প্ৰিন্স হাকন ৰজা হাকন অষ্টম হ'ল।
- Bihar & Jharkhand set to sign a Sone River water-sharing pact, ending a 25-year dispute.বিহাৰ আৰু ঝাৰখণ্ডে ২৫ বছৰীয়া সোন নদী পানী-বণ্টন বিবাদ মীমাংসা কৰিব।
- IIT Madras launches Phiball, a new three-team invasion sport, ahead of National Sports Day.IIT মাদ্ৰাজে জাতীয় ক্ৰীড়া দিৱসৰ পূৰ্বে তিনি-দলীয় নতুন খেল "ফিবল" প্ৰৱৰ্তন কৰিলে।
📝 Main Points Discussion / মুখ্য বিষয়সমূহৰ আলোচনা
1. Assam Healthcare & Infrastructure / অসমৰ স্বাস্থ্যসেৱা আৰু আন্তঃগাঁথনি
English: The Assam Cabinet has cleared a ₹600-crore proton beam therapy centre at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), which CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said would make Assam the first state in India to offer this advanced cancer treatment through the public healthcare system, and only the third hospital in the country overall, after Tata Memorial (Mumbai) and Apollo (Chennai). The Cabinet also approved a wider ₹50,000-crore infrastructure package, alongside ₹15,000 relief payments to remaining flood-affected families from 1 September.
অসমীয়া: অসম মন্ত্ৰিসভাই গুৱাহাটী মেডিকেল কলেজ আৰু হাস্পতাল (GMCH)ত ৬০০ কোটি টকাৰ প্ৰ'টন বিম থেৰাপী কেন্দ্ৰ অনুমোদন কৰিছে, যাক মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰী হিমন্ত বিশ্ব শৰ্মাই কৈছে যে ই অসমক চৰকাৰী স্বাস্থ্যসেৱা ব্যৱস্থাৰ জৰিয়তে এই উন্নত কেন্সাৰ চিকিৎসা প্ৰদান কৰা ভাৰতৰ প্ৰথম ৰাজ্য কৰি তুলিব। মন্ত্ৰিসভাই এক বৃহৎ ৫০,০০০ কোটি টকাৰ আন্তঃগাঁথনি পেকেজো অনুমোদন কৰিছে।
2. National Governance & Federalism / ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় শাসন আৰু যুক্তৰাষ্ট্ৰীয়তা
English: The new Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, notified under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, establish IST as India's uniform official time standard across government, commercial and critical digital systems. Separately, Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign a long-pending Sone River water-sharing agreement, resolving a 25-year-old inter-state dispute — a reminder of how river-water federalism issues periodically resurface across Indian states.
অসমীয়া: খাদ্য ভোক্তা কাৰ্য আৰু ৰাজহুৱা বিতৰণ মন্ত্ৰালয়ৰ অধীনত জ্ঞাপিত নতুন লিগেল মেট্ৰ'লজি (ভাৰতীয় প্ৰামাণিক সময়) নিয়ম, ২০২৬এ চৰকাৰী, বাণিজ্যিক আৰু গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ ডিজিটেল ব্যৱস্থাত IST ভাৰতৰ অভিন্ন প্ৰামাণিক সময় হিচাপে প্ৰতিষ্ঠা কৰে। ইফালে, বিহাৰ আৰু ঝাৰখণ্ডে দীৰ্ঘদিন ধৰি বাকী থকা সোন নদী পানী-বণ্টন চুক্তি স্বাক্ষৰ কৰি ২৫ বছৰীয়া আন্তঃৰাজ্য বিবাদ মীমাংসা কৰিব।
3. Diplomacy & International Watch / কূটনীতি আৰু বিশ্ব
English: Following the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announcement, India and Uzbekistan also agreed to elevate their bilateral Joint Commission from secretary-level to a Ministerial Coordination Council co-chaired by Foreign Ministers. Meanwhile, two major global leadership changes made headlines: Tim Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO after nearly 14 years, handing over to John Ternus, and Norway's King Harald V passed away at 89, with Crown Prince Haakon ascending the throne as King Haakon VIII.
অসমীয়া: ব্যাপক কৌশলগত অংশীদাৰিত্ব ঘোষণাৰ পিছত, ভাৰত আৰু উজবেকিস্তানে দ্বিপক্ষীয় যুটীয়া কমিছনক সচিব-স্তৰৰ পৰা বৈদেশিক মন্ত্ৰীৰ সহ-সভাপতিত্বত মন্ত্ৰী পৰ্যায়ৰ সমন্বয় পৰিষদলৈ উন্নীত কৰাতো সন্মত হৈছে। ইফালে, টিম কুকে প্ৰায় ১৪ বছৰৰ পিছত এপলৰ CEO পদৰ পৰা পদত্যাগ কৰিলে, আৰু নৰৱেৰ ৰজা হাৰাল্ড পঞ্চমৰ ৮৯ বছৰ বয়সত মৃত্যু হ'ল।
4. Culture & Sports / সংস্কৃতি আৰু ক্ৰীড়া
English: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi at a centenary event in Lucknow, renewing attention on a lesser-known woman leader of the 1857 Revolt. On the sports front, IIT Madras launched Phiball — an innovative three-team invasion sport played on a circular court — ahead of National Sports Day, while Hockey India announced a ₹50-lakh reward for the Women's Hockey team recognising their recent performance.
অসমীয়া: ৰক্ষামন্ত্ৰী ৰাজনাথ সিঙে লক্ষ্ণৌত এক শতবাৰ্ষিকী অনুষ্ঠানত ৰাণী অৱন্তীবাই লোধীক শ্ৰদ্ধাঞ্জলি জনাইছে, ১৮৫৭ৰ বিদ্ৰোহৰ কম পৰিচিত মহিলা নেত্ৰী এগৰাকীলৈ পুনৰ মনোযোগ আনি। ক্ৰীড়া ক্ষেত্ৰত, IIT মাদ্ৰাজে জাতীয় ক্ৰীড়া দিৱসৰ পূৰ্বে বৃত্তাকাৰ মাঠত খেলা তিনি-দলীয় নতুন খেল "ফিবল" প্ৰৱৰ্তন কৰিছে, আৰু হকী ইণ্ডিয়াই মহিলা হকী দলক ৫০ লাখ টকাৰ পুৰস্কাৰ ঘোষণা কৰিছে।
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📚 Section 1: Assam & Governance (Q1–Q5)
Q1. The Assam Cabinet's approval of a ₹600-crore Proton Beam Therapy Centre at GMCH will make it India's how-many-eth hospital to offer this treatment, and the first in which sector?
- A) 2nd hospital; private sector
- B) 3rd hospital; public sector ✅
- C) 4th hospital; private sector
- D) 5th hospital; public sector
Correct Answer: B
The Assam Cabinet approved a ₹600-crore Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), which will make it India's third hospital overall to offer this treatment — after Tata Memorial Centre (Mumbai) and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (Chennai) — and the first in the public healthcare system. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that only around 40 centres worldwide currently offer proton therapy. The facility is expected to strengthen Assam's position as a regional medical-tourism and cancer-care hub.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q2. The ₹600-crore GMCH Proton Beam Therapy project is being funded through a ₹315-crore loan from which institution?
- A) Asian Development Bank
- B) World Bank ✅
- C) New Development Bank
- D) NABARD
Correct Answer: B
The World Bank is providing a ₹315-crore loan for the GMCH Proton Beam Therapy Centre, with the Assam government contributing the remaining ₹285 crore. The project falls under the Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST). CM Sarma said the tendering process for the equipment has already been completed, with the facility expected to take about three years to become operational.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q3. Alongside the ₹50,000-crore infrastructure package, the Assam Cabinet decided remaining flood-affected families would receive ₹15,000 relief starting on which date?
- A) 1 September 2026 ✅
- B) 15 September 2026
- C) 1 October 2026
- D) 5 September 2026
Correct Answer: A
Alongside approving the ₹600-crore GMCH proton therapy project and a wider ₹50,000-crore infrastructure package, the Assam Cabinet decided that ₹15,000 relief payments would be disbursed to remaining flood-affected families starting 1 September 2026. Other cabinet decisions included the Assam Trade Articles (Licensing and Control) Amendment Order 2026 and the notification of Assam Allied and Healthcare Council Rules, 2026. The relief measure aims to support families affected by the 2026 Upper Assam floods.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q4. The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, which establish IST as India's uniform official time standard, were notified under which Ministry?
- A) Ministry of Science and Technology
- B) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution ✅
- C) Ministry of Electronics and IT
- D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Answer: B
The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, notified under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, establish IST as India's uniform official time standard, ensuring that government, commercial and critical digital systems use a common, synchronised time reference. Standardised time-keeping is essential for financial transactions, telecommunications and legal record-keeping accuracy. The move brings India's time-standardisation framework in line with global best practice.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q5. Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign a water-sharing agreement over which river, resolving a 25-year-old inter-state dispute?
- A) Kosi River
- B) Sone River ✅
- C) Damodar River
- D) Gandak River
Correct Answer: B
Bihar and Jharkhand are scheduled to sign a water-sharing agreement over the Sone River, intended to resolve a 25-year-old inter-state water dispute between the two states. Such agreements are significant for understanding India's federal structure and the mechanisms for resolving inter-state river-water disputes. The Sone, a major tributary of the Ganga, is important for irrigation and drinking-water supply across both states.
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🌍 Section 2: Diplomacy & World (Q6–Q10)
Q6. India and Uzbekistan agreed to upgrade their bilateral Joint Commission from secretary-level to which new mechanism?
- A) Prime Ministerial Task Force
- B) Ministerial Coordination Council co-chaired by Foreign Ministers ✅
- C) Joint Parliamentary Committee
- D) Bilateral Trade Board
Correct Answer: B
India and Uzbekistan agreed to elevate their institutional governance by upgrading the bilateral Joint Commission from secretary-level to a Ministerial-level Coordination Council co-chaired by the two countries' Foreign Ministers to oversee project execution. This was among the outcomes of PM Modi's Tashkent visit alongside the elevation of ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both sides also reaffirmed regular editions of the joint military exercise Dustlik.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q7. Tim Cook ended his tenure as Apple's CEO on 31 August 2026 after nearly 14 years. Who succeeds him?
- A) Craig Federighi
- B) Jeff Williams
- C) John Ternus ✅
- D) Eddy Cue
Correct Answer: C
Tim Cook ended his tenure as Apple's CEO on 31 August 2026, with John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, taking over as the company's new chief executive. Cook led Apple for nearly 14 years, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011 and overseeing the company's growth into one of the world's most valuable companies. The leadership transition marks a significant corporate milestone closely watched across the global technology industry.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q8. Following the death of King Harald V at 89, who ascended the Norwegian throne as King Haakon VIII?
- A) Prince Sverre Magnus
- B) Crown Prince Haakon ✅
- C) Princess Ingrid Alexandra's future spouse
- D) Prince Carl Philip
Correct Answer: B
Following the death of King Harald V of Norway at the age of 89, Crown Prince Haakon ascended the throne as King Haakon VIII, becoming Norway's new Head of State. Norway is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the King's role is largely ceremonial while executive power rests with the elected government. The succession follows the established line under the Norwegian constitution's rules of hereditary monarchy.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q9. The Indian Army's recent procurement of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the US relates primarily to which broader initiative?
- A) Chandrayaan Mission
- B) Aatmanirbhar Bharat / defence indigenisation ✅
- C) Digital India
- D) Skill India
Correct Answer: B
The Indian Army's procurement of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the US is relevant to India-US defence cooperation and India's broader defence indigenisation push under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, which also opens discussion on eventual co-production of such systems within India. Javelin is a man-portable, fire-and-forget missile with top-attack capability against armoured targets. Such deals reflect deepening India-US strategic and defence-technology ties in recent years.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q10. PM Modi's four-day Central Asia visit, alongside the SCO Summit, also covered India's role in which upcoming multilateral responsibility?
- A) G20 presidency
- B) BRICS presidency handover ✅
- C) ASEAN chairmanship
- D) WTO Ministerial hosting
Correct Answer: B
PM Modi's four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan — his fourth visit to Tashkent — was described as India's most consequential Central Asia engagement since 2015, covering the SCO Summit in Bishkek, the BRICS presidency handover to India, discussions relevant to India's UNSC seat contest, and a long-overdue India-Central Asia Summit. The visit underscored India's efforts to deepen its footprint in a strategically important region bordering Russia, China and Afghanistan.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾🎭 Section 3: Economy, Culture & Sports (Q11–Q15)
Q11. India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) for 2025–26 was reported at approximately what level, indicating relatively stronger external-sector stability?
- A) 0.6% of GDP ✅
- B) 1.8% of GDP
- C) 2.5% of GDP
- D) 3.2% of GDP
Correct Answer: A
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) for 2025-26 was around 0.6% of GDP, a relatively low figure indicating stronger external-sector stability. A lower CAD generally reflects healthier balance-of-payments dynamics and reduces vulnerability to external shocks such as capital-flow reversals. This figure, alongside the record forex reserves, forms an important pair of indicators for understanding India's current macroeconomic position for competitive exams.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q12. Sattriya, a classical dance form known for its monastic devotional roots and 'Mati Akhara' exercises, originated in which state?
- A) Odisha
- B) Assam ✅
- C) Manipur
- D) Kerala
Correct Answer: B
Sattriya, one of India's classical dance forms, originated in Assam within the Sattras (Vaishnavite monasteries) established by the saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th-16th century. It is characterised by its monastic devotional roots and rigorous 'Mati Akhara' physical exercises that build the dancer's stamina and technique. Recognised as a classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000, Sattriya remains a distinctive marker of Assamese cultural identity.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q13. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's tribute at a Lucknow centenary event highlighted Rani Avantibai Lodhi, a courageous woman leader of which historic revolt?
- A) The Santhal Rebellion of 1855
- B) The Revolt of 1857 ✅
- C) The Indigo Revolt of 1859
- D) The Quit India Movement of 1942
Correct Answer: B
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi at a centenary event in Lucknow renewed attention on one of the lesser-known but fiercely courageous women leaders of the 1857 Revolt, India's first major uprising against British colonial rule. Rani Avantibai Lodhi led local resistance in Central India during the uprising. Such commemorations help preserve the memory of regional freedom fighters often overshadowed by more widely known figures.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q14. Phiball, a new invasion sport launched by IIT Madras ahead of National Sports Day, is played on a circular court by how many teams simultaneously?
- A) Two
- B) Three ✅
- C) Four
- D) Five
Correct Answer: B
Phiball, launched by IIT Madras on 28 August 2026 ahead of National Sports Day, is an innovative invasion sport in which three teams compete simultaneously on a circular court divided into three 120-degree sectors, each attacking two opponent baskets while defending one. Inspired by basketball but designed to need less space and infrastructure, it aims to be accessible for schools and colleges. Each team fields seven registered players — four active and three substitutes.
অসমীয়াত পঢ়ক ▾Q15. Hockey India announced a ₹50-lakh reward for which team, recognising its recent performance?
- A) Men's Junior Hockey team
- B) Women's Hockey team ✅
- C) Para Hockey team
- D) Men's Senior Hockey team
Correct Answer: B
Hockey India announced a ₹50-lakh reward for the Women's Hockey team in recognition of their recent performance, part of a broader effort to incentivise and support women's hockey in India. Such rewards aim to boost morale and encourage sustained investment in women's sporting talent. It comes even as the men's team faced a below-par finish at the FIH World Cup, prompting broader conversations about hockey investment priorities in the country.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions / সঘনাই সোধা প্ৰশ্ন
Why is daily current affairs important for ADRE and Assam government exams?
ADRE Grade III & IV, APSC and Assam Police written exams carry significant GK and Current Affairs weightage. Daily practice with national and Assam-specific news improves recall and accuracy under time pressure.
ADRE, APSC আৰু অসম পুলিচৰ লিখিত পৰীক্ষাত সাধাৰণ জ্ঞান আৰু কাৰেণ্ট এফেয়াৰ্সৰ যথেষ্ট গুৰুত্ব থাকে। প্ৰতিদিনে ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় আৰু অসম-সম্পৰ্কিত খবৰৰ অনুশীলনে সময়ৰ চাপত সঠিকতা বৃদ্ধি কৰে।
Does this post include a discussion, or only MCQs?
This post includes both — a short bilingual "Main Points Discussion" covering the day's four biggest themes, followed by the 15-question bilingual MCQ quiz with explanations.
এই পৃষ্ঠাত দুয়োটা আছে — দিনটোৰ চাৰিটা মুখ্য বিষয়ৰ চমু দ্বিভাষিক আলোচনা, তাৰ পিছত ব্যাখ্যাসহ ১৫টা প্ৰশ্নৰ দ্বিভাষিক MCQ কুইজ।
Is this ADRE current affairs quiz available in Assamese medium?
Yes — every question, all four options and the 3-line explanation are given in both English and Assamese, so you never lose meaning while switching mediums.
হয় — প্ৰতিটো প্ৰশ্ন, চাৰিওটা বিকল্প আৰু ব্যাখ্যা দুয়োটা ভাষাত দিয়া হৈছে, যাতে অৰ্থ কেতিয়াও হেৰাই নাযায়।
Is the MyTestSeries daily current affairs quiz free?
Yes, this quiz and its explanations are completely free. For structured daily mock tests and performance analytics, try the ADRE Online Test Series Launch Offer for ₹10.
হয়, এই কুইজ সম্পূৰ্ণ বিনামূলীয়া। গঠনমূলক ডেইলী মক টেষ্টৰ বাবে ADRE লঞ্চ অফাৰ ₹১০ চেষ্টা কৰক।
Where can I get the ADRE 2026 syllabus in Assamese?
You can read the complete ADRE Grade III & IV syllabus in Assamese, with subject-wise weightage, on the ADRE Syllabus 2026 (Assamese) guide.
ADRE পাঠ্যক্ৰম ২০২৬ (অসমীয়া) গাইডত সম্পূৰ্ণ পাঠ্যক্ৰম চাব পাৰিব।
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