Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2024 – Set 353: January 2024, Week 5

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2024 – Set 353: January 2024, Week 5

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Q1. Which of the following traditional sports was organised for the first time under government guidance in Assam?

  1. Cock Fight
  2. Horse Fight
  3. Elephant Fight
  4. Buffalo fight

Buffalo fight

 

Q2.Who individual/s has been awarded witth the Padma Shri Awards 2024 from Assam?

  1. Ms. Parbati Baruah 
  2. Shri Sarbeswar Basumatary 
  3. Shri Drona Bhuyan
  4. All of the above

All of the above 

Assam’s first female elephant mahout, Parbati Baruah, is recognized for her commitment to mitigating human-elephant conflict.

Sarbeswar Basumatary  also known as “Chirang ke Krishi Chiraag,” is a farmer whose innovative approach to farming, incorporating various technologies, has not only transformed his own agricultural practices but has also garnered attention at the national level.

Folk artiste from Assam Drona Bhuyan, an exponent of Ojapali and Deodhani dancer.

Q3. Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan is launched to 

  1. Promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups.
  2. Promote the health sector in the state.
  3. Provide free lunch to school-children.
  4. Improve school education in six states covering 10 million teachers.

Promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups.

Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan scheme is designed to promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups. 

It aims to transform them into “Rural Micro Entrepreneurs” with an annual income target of ₹1 lakh per member.

 

Q4. Which teacher from Assam has received the National Teachers’ Award 2023 during the Teachers Day celebration?

  1. Madhav Singh
  2. Bhupinder Gogia
  3. Kumud Kalita
  4. Netai Chandra Dey

Kumud Kalita

Q5. Who among the  following has been awarded with Sahitya Academy Award for the short stories category for his book titled ‘Sreshtha Galpa.’

  1. Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty
  2. Pranavjyoti Deka
  3. Joysurya Bora
  4. Kunal Saikia

Pranavjyoti Deka 

Q6. What is the objective of ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ initiated in Assam?

  1. It is an initiative aimed at planting a total of 1 crore commercially-viable saplings across the State by individuals.
  2. It aims to stimulate the tree-based economy within the state, generating sustainable livelihoods and income opportunities. 
  3. It aims to increase Assam’s forest cover as a measure to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation.
  4. All of the above

All of the above

The Assam Amrit Brikshya Andolan is a massive tree planting initiative launched by the Assam government in 2023. 

The initiative aimed at increasing the state’s green cover by planting saplings, primarily of commercial trees. 

The initiative aims to increase Assam’s forest cover as a measure to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation. 

The Andolan aims to stimulate the tree-based economy within the state, generating sustainable livelihoods and income opportunities. 

The primary objective of the campaign was to plant 1 crore saplings across Assam, involving thousands of people from various regions of the state.

Q7. Which place of Assam has been selected as the best tourism village of India 2023?

  1. Dhordo village
  2. Biswanath Ghat 
  3. Ranthali
  4. Sualkuchi

Biswanath Ghat 

Q8. The government of Assam conferred the Artists Award (Silpi Bota) for the year 2024 to

  1. Chetana Das
  2. Dr. Pradipjyoti Mahanta
  3. Manisha Hazarika
  4. Jagadish Barman
Manisha Hazarika

 

The Artists Award (Silpi Bota) for the year 2024 was bestowed upon distinguished artist Manisha Hazarika, along with seven other notable individuals recognized for their substantial contributions to the Assamese socio-cultural and literary spheres.

Q9. Who among the following has won the Sukapha Award 2023?

  1. Kuladhar Saikia
  2. Rajendra Prasad Basumatari
  3. Kashinath Barua
  4. Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah 
Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah  

Q10. As per the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), what penalty is prescribed under the new hit-and-run law?

  1. 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh
  2. 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 5 lakh
  3. 5 years in jail and a fine of Rs 8 lakh
  4. 15 years in jail and a fine of Rs 10 lakh
10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh

  • As per the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which is a replacement for the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), if a driver causes a serious road accident due to careless driving and then leaves without informing the police or any official, they could be punished with up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh.

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