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QUESTION

What is the meaning of T3?

a. Test, Treat and Talk

b. Talk, Test and Treat
c. Test, Talk and Treat
d. Talk, Treat and Test
 News

T3 Programme on anaemia organised

➢ A T3 programme (Test, Treat and Talk) on

'Anaemia' was organized by PATH India in
National Nutrition Month 2023, in collaboration
with NHM, RBSK East Zone and East Guwahati
State Dispensary at the TC Govt Girls' Higher
Secondary School.
➢ Chandana Bora highlighted the importance of
food fortification in prevention of anaemia and
emphasized on the objective of the event.
QUESTION

What is the meaning of T3?

a. Test, Treat and Talk

b. Talk, Test and Treat
c. Test, Talk and Treat
d. Talk, Treat and Test
ANSWER

What is the meaning of T3?

a. Test, Treat and Talk

b. Talk, Test and Treat
c. Test, Talk and Treat
d. Talk, Treat and Test
QUESTION
Who of the following can declare application of
AFSPA in a disturbed area?
1) Judiciary (Supreme Court and High Courts only)
2) State Governments
3) Central Government

a. 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
 News
AFSPA extended in four dists of Assam
The Assam Police on Sunday said the Armed
Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA has been
extended in four districts of the State for six
more months.
At the Assam Police Day 2023 celebrations DGP
Gyanendra Pratap Singh said the 'disturbed area'
tag which allows enforcement of the AFSPA,
has, however, been withdrawn from four other
districts. "From today, only four districts in
Assam will have AFSPA. These are Dibrugarh,
Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo,’’
"Assam has reached a peaceful stage after passing through a volatile
phase during the last 30-40 years. Due to the hard work of Assam
Police, Army and paramilitary forces, we have this peaceful
atmosphere. I thank all of them," the DGP said. During this period,
the maximum contribution was received from lower-ranked
personnel like the constables of all forces, he said.
QUESTION
Who of the following can declare application of
AFSPA in a disturbed area?
1) Judiciary (Supreme Court and High Courts only)
2) State Governments
3) Central Government

a. 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER
Who of the following can declare application of
AFSPA in a disturbed area?
1) Judiciary (Supreme Court and High Courts only)
2) State Governments
3) Central Government

a. 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
QUESTION

Wildlife Week is celebrated in India with the aim to

preserve the fauna.
In which of the following months is it celebrated?

a. November
b. August
c. October
d. March
 News

69th Wildlife week observed

➢ The state level function of the 69th Wildlife Week was
held at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Auditorium
➢ A total of 139 forest personnel were awarded in the
fields of protection, wildlife monitoring, community
engagement, habitat management and human wildlife
conflict management. Three frontline staff from
Kaziranga received lifetime achievement awards for
rendering meritorious service for the cause of wildlife.
➢ The Minister also released the brochure of the Nameri
Tiger Reserve along with Nameri's mascot 'Woody', a
white winged wood duck.
QUESTION

Wildlife Week is celebrated in India with the aim to

preserve the fauna.
In which of the following months is it celebrated?

a. November
b. August
c. October
d. March
ANSWER

Wildlife Week is celebrated in India with the aim to

preserve the fauna.
In which of the following months is it celebrated?

a. November
b. August
c. October
d. March
 QUESTION

What is the state animal of Meghalaya _________?

a. Sloth Bear
b. Pigmy Hog
c. Clouded Leopard
d. Water Buffalo
 Assam, Meghalaya to withdraw forces
from violence-hit border
➢ Assam and Meghalaya agreed to withdraw their police
forces from the violence-hit area in Khanduli bordering
the two states and instead deploy a neutral force "to
send a positive message" and "build confidence" of the
local settlers there.
➢ Both the Chief Ministers agreed to visit the disturbed
Block I area jointly in the last week of October.
➢ Sangma said that after a "long drawn exercise" both
states were now on the verge of finalising the actual
boundary pillars in the first six areas of difference
where an MoU was signed earlier.
 QUESTION

What is the state animal of Meghalaya _________?

a. Sloth Bear
b. Pigmy Hog
c. Clouded Leopard
d. Water Buffalo
ANSWER

What is the state animal of Meghalaya _________?

a. Sloth Bear
b. Pigmy Hog
c. Clouded Leopard
d. Water Buffalo
CM inaugurates Lok Sewa Bhawan

➢ Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today inaugu-

rated the new Chief Minister's Office named Lok Sewa
Bhawan on Janata Bhawan premises.
➢ The Chief Minister also planted a Rudraksh sapling on
the premises and performed a puja. The new block will
accommodate the offices of the Chief Minister and the
Chief Secretary.
➢ The new block, marked as 'I', has been named 'Lok
Sewa Bhawan' since it will be completely dedicated to
take public service and welfare to a greater height. The
building was constructed with all facilities
 QUESTION

“Podum Kunwori” an Assamese novel, was written by:

a. Gunabhiram Barua
b. Nabakanta Barua
c. Laxminath Bezbarua
d. Nalini Bala Devi
The 159th birth anniversary of Sahityarathi
Lakshminath Bezbaroa was celebrated across the State
➢ Bezbaroa was honoured by a unique title on 29
December 1931 as Roxoraj by Asam Sahitya
Sabha at its Sibsagar session. In the felicitation
letter by Asam Sahitya Sabha, the word
'Sahityarathi' was used for the first time for
Bezbaroa. Roxoraj meaning 'The King of Humour'
in Assamese literature for his ever-popular satirical
writings under the pen-name "Kripaabor
Borbaruah", a pseudo-personality that he created
and portrayed as the lead character in such works.
He is also known in Assamese literary society as
the Sahityarathi which means "Charioteer of
Literature" for his expertise in all branches of
literature.
 QUESTION

“Podum Kunwori” an Assamese novel, was written by:

a. Gunabhiram Barua
b. Nabakanta Barua
c. Laxminath Bezbarua
d. Nalini Bala Devi
ANSWER

“Podum Kunwori” an Assamese novel, was written by:

a. Gunabhiram Barua
b. Nabakanta Barua
c. Laxminath Bezbarua
d. Nalini Bala Devi
 QUESTION

Gandhiji's "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" was

originally written in Gujarati. Who translated it into English?

a. Maganlal Gandhi
b. Mahadev Desai
c. Pyarelalji
d. Sushila Nayyar
Noted Gandhian Champa Bora no more

➢ Veteran social worker Champa Bora, an ardent

follower of Mahatma Gandhi, and the founder of
Kasturba Ashram, Azara branch as well as a resident
of Azara, breathed her last today due to old-age
related ailments. She was 88.
➢ Born at Charing-Baruati village in Sivsagar district in
1935, Bora completed a one-year training on gram
sevikas. After joining the Social Welfare department,
government of Assam, she retired as a probationary
officer in 1997.
 QUESTION

Gandhiji's "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" was

originally written in Gujarati. Who translated it into English?

a. Maganlal Gandhi
b. Mahadev Desai
c. Pyarelalji
d. Sushila Nayyar
ANSWER

Gandhiji's "The Story of My Experiments with Truth" was

originally written in Gujarati. Who translated it into English?

a. Maganlal Gandhi
b. Mahadev Desai
c. Pyarelalji
d. Sushila Nayyar
 QUESTION

When was the 'Orunodoi Scheme' of government of Assam

launched?

a. 2nd October 2020

b. 2nd October 2019
c. 15th August 2020
d. 15th August 2021
Chief Minister launches Orunodoi 2.0
➢ Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the
process of distributing Orunodoi cards to new
beneficiaries at a programme held in Kokrajhar.
➢ In Kokrajhar, a total of 21,000 beneficiaries will be
added to Orunodoi 2.0.
➢ Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that
his government has fulfilled its promise of bringing less
privileged women under the ambit of Orunodoi.
Accordingly, 26 lakh women will be getting Rs 1,250 per
month and it will be directly credited to their bank
accounts. The Chief Minister said that the scheme has
been adopted by his government in a bid to assuage the
problems of the people emanated from their poverty. Sar-
ma said that his government has increased the amount of
Orunodoi to enable the beneficiaries to meet the
demands of different necessities
 QUESTION

When was the 'Orunodoi Scheme' of government of Assam

launched?

a. 2nd October 2020

b. 2nd October 2019
c. 15th August 2020
d. 15th August 2021
ANSWER

When was the 'Orunodoi Scheme' of government of Assam

launched?

a. 2nd October 2020

b. 2nd October 2019
c. 15th August 2020
d. 15th August 2021
 QUESTION

Which of the following is not the musical work of Dr Birendranath

Datta

a. Aakaashe Botaahe
b. Bogoli Bogaa Phot Di Ja
c. O Ghan Chirikaa
d. Tumi Aru Moi
Dr Birendranath Datta passes away
➢ Academician, folklorist and artiste Dr Birendranath Datta
passed away.
➢ A former president of Asam Sahitya Sabha, Dr Datta had
been unwell for a long time. The doyen of folklore studies
will also remain in the hearts of Assamese people for his
unmatched and immortal musical creations such as Bahudin
Bokular Gondh Poa Nai, O' Dhun Dhuniya, Ahinok Kone
Aane, Akash Amak, Bogoli Boga Phot Di Ja, Borsha Tomar,
O' Ghonchirika, Rohimola Uronir Majere.
➢ Dr Datta penned several books in Assamese and English
languages. Among those were Cultural Contours of North-
East India (published by Oxford University Press),
Historiography and Folklore, Folkloric Foragings in India's
North-East, Puppetry in Assam: Past and Present,
Goalpariya Loka-Geet Sangrah, Asamiya Sangitar Aitihya,
Bhasha Sahityar Jalangaidi.
 QUESTION

Which of the following is not the musical work of Dr Birendranath

Datta

a. Aakaashe Botaahe
b. Bogoli Bogaa Phot Di Ja
c. O Ghan Chirikaa
d. Tumi Aru Moi
ANSWER

Which of the following is not the musical work of Dr Birendranath

Datta

a. Aakaashe Botaahe
b. Bogoli Bogaa Phot Di Ja
c. O Ghan Chirikaa
d. Tumi Aru Moi
 QUESTION

Which Indian player won the first Olympic Medal in badminton?

a. Kidambi Srikanth
b. Saina Nehwal
c. Prakash Padukone
d. P. Gopichand
Locally trained Bornil Changmai becomes the second-ever Indian to win
Asian U15 junior badminton championship

➢ Bornil of Sivasagar displayed composure and skill to defeat

Fan Hong Xuan of China in the final of Under-15 boys'
singles division on Sunday at the Badminton Asia U17 and
U15 Junor Championships in Chengdu, China. Thus he
became the sec and-ever Indian to win it.
➢ He attributes his success to his coach Kabir and his parents.
Bornil is a completely home-grown player. His parents
didn't send him outside for better training facilities but now
he proves his parents decision.
 QUESTION

Which Indian player won the first Olympic Medal in badminton?

a. Kidambi Srikanth
b. Saina Nehwal
c. Prakash Padukone
d. P. Gopichand
ANSWER

Which Indian player won the first Olympic Medal in badminton?

a. Kidambi Srikanth
b. Saina Nehwal
c. Prakash Padukone
d. P. Gopichand
 Days And Events
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1 Oct International Day of Older Persons 24 Oct United Nations Day
nd World Development Information Day
2 Oct International Day of Non-Violence World Polio Day
Human Rights Day (10th December) th
27 Oct World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
th th
4 Oct World Animal Welfare Day 28 Oct National Ayurveda Day
th
th 30 Oct World Thrift Day
5 Oct World Teachers’ Day st
31 Oct National Unity Day
th
8 Oct Indian Air Force Day
th
10 Oct National Post Day
th
13 Oct World Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
th
15 Oct International Day of Rural Women
th
16 Oct World Food Day
th
17 Oct International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
th
20 Oct International Day of the Air Traffic Controller