APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –23/10/2026
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For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (23-10-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 23 October 2026
Topic 1: Development of Aviation and Tourism Infrastructure in Assam
1. Consider the following statements regarding recent aviation and tourism upgrades in Assam:
- Guwahati’s LGBI Airport has been designated as a hub-and-spoke facility, allowing eligible international travellers to complete immigration formalities in Guwahati before overseas transit.
- The newly inaugurated VFS Global facility in Assam processes Schengen visas, providing access to 29 European countries.
- The Schengen area includes the United Kingdom, allowing travellers from Assam to visit London under the same visa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: (a). Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the recent civil aviation announcements. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Schengen area strictly excludes the United Kingdom.
2. The subject “Airways; aircraft and air navigation; provision of aerodromes” is listed under which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution?
- (a) State List (Entry 14)
- (b) Concurrent List (Entry 25)
- (c) Union List (Entry 29)
- (d) Residuary Powers of the Centre
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Answer: (c). Explanation: Aviation and related infrastructure, including the upgradation of airports like LGBI to international standards, fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Union List (Entry 29) in the Seventh Schedule.
3. With reference to the tourism sector in Assam, which policy formally granted “industry status” to the tourism sector to attract private investment?
- (a) Assam Tourism Policy 2017
- (b) Assam Tourism Policy 2022
- (c) Assam Industrial Investment Policy 2019
- (d) Swadesh Darshan 2.0 State Framework
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Answer: (b). Explanation: The Assam Tourism Policy 2022 officially accorded “industry status” to the tourism sector, a move designed to create a sustainable, public-private partnership (PPP) driven ecosystem to support the massive growth in domestic and foreign tourist footfalls.
4. The administrative task of visa processing is increasingly outsourced to private entities like VFS Global. However, the entry, stay, and exit of foreigners in India are sovereign functions governed primarily by which of the following legislations?
- (a) The Citizenship Act, 1955
- (b) The Foreigners Act, 1946
- (c) The Emigration Act, 1983
- (d) The Passports Act, 1967
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Answer: (b). Explanation: While companies like VFS Global handle administrative logistics, the sovereign authority regulating the entry and exit of foreigners in India falls strictly under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920.
Topic 2: India-Australia Cooperation on Clean Energy and Critical Minerals
5. Consider the following statements regarding the global distribution of critical minerals:
- Australia produces more than 50 percent of the world’s lithium.
- Australia holds the world’s largest known reserves of lithium.
- Australia holds the second-largest cobalt reserves globally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: (b). Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct factual data points regarding Australia’s mineral capacity. Statement 2 is incorrect because the largest global reserves of lithium are found in the “Lithium Triangle” of South America (Bolivia, Argentina, Chile), even though Australia is the top producer.
6. The high-efficiency PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) solar cell technology, recently discussed for integration into India’s clean energy supply chains, was developed by engineers in which country?
- (a) China
- (b) United States of America
- (c) Australia
- (d) Germany
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Answer: (c). Explanation: As highlighted by the Australian diplomat, PERC solar cell technology was developed by Australian engineering innovation at the University of New South Wales.
7. To ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to the Indian domestic market, the Government of India established KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Limited). It functions under the administrative control of which ministry?
- (a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- (c) Ministry of External Affairs
- (d) Ministry of Mines
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Answer: (d). Explanation: KABIL is a joint venture company set up to identify and acquire overseas critical mineral assets. It operates under the Ministry of Mines, making it a crucial institutional player in bilateral energy partnerships like the one with Australia.
8. Australia has committed to ambitious climate targets that align with India’s clean energy transition. What is Australia’s stated target for renewable energy in its electricity grid by the year 2030?
- (a) 50 per cent
- (b) 65 per cent
- (c) 82 per cent
- (d) 100 per cent
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Answer: (c). Explanation: Australia is firmly committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a specific target of reaching 82 per cent renewable energy in its electricity grid by 2030.
Topic 3: Reforming Agricultural Higher Education and Food Systems
9. Consider the following statements regarding the institutional framework of agricultural research in India:
- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.
- The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) plays a role in agricultural policy dialogues and policy papers.
- Agriculture, including agricultural education and research, is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 2 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (a). Explanation: Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because ICAR is a registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, not a statutory body. Statement 3 is incorrect because Agriculture is explicitly listed in the State List (Entry 14).
10. The 2026 Norman E Borlaug International Dialogue, where discussions on transforming agri-food systems took place, is associated with which prominent organization?
- (a) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- (b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
- (c) World Food Prize Foundation
- (d) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Answer: (c). Explanation: The 2026 Norman E Borlaug International Dialogue was held under the auspices of the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, United States.
11. The Director General of ICAR recently called for a paradigm shift in agricultural education. According to this framework, what is the primary difference between traditional agriculture and an “integrated agri-food systems” approach?
- (a) The former focuses on chemical fertilizers, while the latter focuses only on organic farming.
- (b) The former focuses purely on production-centric crop yields, while the latter incorporates the entire value chain including processing and industry linkages.
- (c) The former is export-oriented, while the latter caters exclusively to the domestic public distribution system.
- (d) The former relies on manual labor, while the latter bans the use of heavy machinery.
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Answer: (b). Explanation: The core of the ICAR DG’s address was moving beyond mere production-centric agriculture towards an integrated agri-food systems and value-chain approach, requiring stronger collaboration between academia and industry.
12. In the context of value chain integration in Assam’s agricultural sector, what is the primary objective of the World Bank-funded APART project?
- (a) Providing direct unconditional cash transfers to landless laborers.
- (b) Increasing value addition and building resilient agricultural infrastructure in targeted agri-value chains.
- (c) Procuring all major crops exclusively at Minimum Support Prices.
- (d) Funding overseas higher education for agricultural scientists.
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Answer: (b). Explanation: The Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) is a major state initiative aimed specifically at adding value to agricultural produce and enhancing market access, perfectly aligning with the integrated agri-food systems model.
Topic 4: Media Ethics, Responsible Communication, and the Impact of AI
13. Consider the following statements regarding Freedom of the Press in India:
- The Constitution of India explicitly guarantees “Freedom of Press” under Article 19(1)(a).
- The use of language in mass communication is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
- The Press Council of India (PCI) has statutory jurisdiction to penalize digital media platforms and OTT services for ethical violations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: (b). Explanation: Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because “Freedom of Press” is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution; it is an implicit right derived from Freedom of Speech and Expression. Statement 3 is incorrect because the PCI strictly oversees print media, not digital/OTT platforms (which are regulated by IT Rules 2021).
14. According to critiques of modern mass communication, what is the primary ethical limitation of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for news generation compared to human journalists?
- (a) AI is too slow in translating regional languages into English.
- (b) AI operates with a built-in political bias against democratic institutions.
- (c) AI is unable to fully comprehend social sensitivities, satire, emotions, or cultural contexts.
- (d) AI requires massive physical infrastructure that local newspapers cannot afford.
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Answer: (c). Explanation: While technological advancements increase productivity and can translate documents in seconds, machines are unable to fully comprehend social sensitivities, satire, emotions, or cultural contexts, making human editors crucial for ethical communication.
15. The phenomenon where media outlets compete for higher ratings using sensational language, inflated headlines, and emotive expressions rather than factual information is technically known in journalism as:
- (a) Investigative Journalism
- (b) Yellow Journalism
- (c) Civic Journalism
- (d) Gonzo Journalism
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Answer: (b). Explanation: The practice of prioritizing dramatic rhetoric and emotionally charged expressions over objective factual information to secure higher ratings and readers is widely recognized in media ethics as Yellow Journalism.
16. To combat the spread of rapid, emotive disinformation and monitor social media radicalization effectively, the Assam Police established a specialized, state-of-the-art technological facility known as:
- (a) Assam Cyber Security Command
- (b) Cyber Dome
- (c) Pratibimb Center
- (d) Digital Intelligence Unit
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Answer: (b). Explanation: The Assam Police Cyber Dome is the state’s premier institutional mechanism for advanced cyber security, social media monitoring, and countering digital misinformation.
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