Assam and North-East State Current Affairs Questions
200 questions with answers and explanations in this section. Last updated 2026-10-01 by the axomexam team.
State current affairs carries the highest weight in Assam recruitment exams, and it is also the section where candidates from outside the state lose easy marks. Questions come from Assam government schemes, state appointments, infrastructure projects, festivals, culture, sports and important regional events.
Axomexam maintains a dedicated Assam and North-East section so that state news does not get buried under national and international headlines. Every question is bilingual, which is especially useful because many state schemes and institutions are best recognised by their Assamese names.
What state current affairs covers
- Assam government schemes, missions and flagship programmes.
- State appointments, the Chief Minister, Governor, ministers and heads of state bodies.
- Infrastructure — bridges, roads, airports, railways and river transport.
- Culture and festivals — Bihu, Ambubachi Mela, Jonbeel Mela and tourism events.
- Assam sports, education, health and agriculture developments.
- North-East news involving other states, central schemes for the region and border agreements.
Why state news scores more than national news
A question on an Assam scheme can usually be answered only by someone who has followed state news, whereas a national headline is known to everyone. This gives state-focused candidates a decisive advantage. The same is true for questions on state institutions, awards to Assamese personalities, and regional festivals. Spending even ten minutes a day on Assam news can therefore raise the score more than an hour on national news.
How to prepare Assam current affairs
- Follow the state government's official releases and local news for scheme launches and appointments.
- Note the full name and the purpose of every scheme, because questions often give one and ask for the other.
- Learn the correct spelling and Assamese name of festivals, awards and institutions.
- Track infrastructure milestones such as new bridges, roads and airports.
- Revise the state list more often than the national list, given its higher weight.
- Attempt the state set before a mock test so the facts are fresh.
Sample State Current Affairs questions with answers
These are a few of the questions from this section. Every question carries the correct answer and a short explanation, and the full list is read online in English or Assamese.
- What is the flagship scheme launched by the Assam government to make youth self-employed and entrepreneurs?
Answer: Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan (CMAAA)
Under this scheme, 2 lakh youth are provided Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh grants and interest-free loans to start their own businesses.
উত্তৰ: মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰী আত্মনিৰ্ভৰশীল অসম অভিযান (CMAAA) - What is the scheme launched by the Assam government to make rural women self-help group members into micro-entrepreneurs?
Answer: Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)
Every eligible woman receives a grant of Rs 10,000 in the first phase and later financial assistance of Rs 25,000 along with a bank loan.
উত্তৰ: মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰী মহিলা উদ্যমিতা অভিযান (MMUA) - How much money is currently provided per month under Assam's largest monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme Orunodoi?
Answer: Rs 1,250
Under Orunodoi 2.0, this money is deposited on the 10th of every month into the bank accounts of women heads of about 27 lakh economically weaker families in the state.
উত্তৰ: ১,২৫০ টকা - What is the recent mission started in Assam to settle land disputes and digitize revenue services?
Answer: Mission Basundhara 3.0
Through it, provision is made to grant hereditary land pattas to indigenous people, the tea community and landless families residing for generations.
উত্তৰ: মিছন বসুন্ধৰা ৩.০ (Mission Basundhara 3.0) - What is the statewide drive conducted in Assam to assess the academic quality and infrastructure of schools?
Answer: Gunotsav
External evaluators assess quality and give grading in all government and provincialized primary and secondary schools of the state.
উত্তৰ: গুণোৎসৱ (Gunotsav) - What was the main target of the first phase of the Amrit Briksha Andolan, the massive tree plantation drive launched by the Assam government?
Answer: Planting 1 crore commercial saplings in a single day
The drive was started to set a world record, increase green cover and create commercial value of timber and fruits in the rural economy.
উত্তৰ: একেটা দিনতে ১ কোটি বাণিজ্যিক গছপুলি ৰোপণ কৰা - What is the portal opened to deliver government services in urban and panchayat areas online and door-to-door?
Answer: Sewa Setu Portal
Over a hundred services including caste certificates, birth-death registration and licences are delivered online within the stipulated time.
উত্তৰ: সেৱা সেতু পৰ্টেল (Sewa Setu Portal) - What is the sports festival started from the gaon panchayat to the state level by the Assam government to identify sporting talent among the youth?
Answer: Khel Maharan
Lakhs of youth from across the state participate in athletics, football, kabaddi, volleyball and kho-kho.
উত্তৰ: খেল মহাৰণ (Khel Maharan) - What is the cultural competition started for the development of Assamese cultural heritage, folk dance and music talent?
Answer: Sanskriti Maharan
Competitions are held from the grassroots level in categories like Jyoti Sangeet, Rabha Sangeet, Bhupendra Sangeet and Bihu dance.
উত্তৰ: সংস্কৃতি মহাৰণ (Sanskriti Maharan) - What is given in the Anandaram Borooah Award presented by the Assam government to meritorious students?
Answer: Rs 15,000 cash (or a laptop)
This academic award is given to meritorious students who score 75% or more in the High School Leaving Certificate examination.
উত্তৰ: নগদ ১৫,০০০ টকা (বা লেপটপ) - Which place in Assam was declared a cultural world heritage site by the 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee?
Answer: Moidams of Charaideo
The medieval pyramid-like burial system of the Ahom kings received recognition as the first cultural world heritage of the Northeast.
উত্তৰ: চৰাইদেউ মৈদাম (Moidams of Charaideo) - Which is the first language of the Northeast to be granted Classical Language status by the central government?
Answer: Assamese Language
In October 2024, the central cabinet granted classical status to Assamese along with Marathi, Bengali, Pali and Prakrit.
উত্তৰ: অসমীয়া ভাষা (Assamese Language)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many state current affairs questions come in ADRE?
State current affairs usually contributes a significant share of the general awareness section, often more than any single national topic.
Which Assam topics are asked most?
State schemes, appointments, Bihu and festivals, infrastructure projects and awards to Assamese personalities are the most frequently asked.
Do I need to follow Assamese news sources?
It helps, but English-language coverage of Assam news plus the axomexam state section is enough to cover the syllabus.
Are other North-East states included?
Yes. News from Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim occasionally appears, along with central schemes for the region.
Can I read state current affairs in Assamese?
Yes. Every question and explanation is bilingual, which is particularly helpful for state schemes and institutions.
Is the state current affairs section free?
Yes. All Assam and North-East current affairs content is free with no login or subscription.
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