APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 31/10/2026
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- APSC Prelims MCQs
- Topic 1: Transboundary Hazard: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan and its Impact…
- Topic 2: Notification of National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers
- Topic 3: Unlocking the Northeast’s Hydrocarbon Potential: Strategic Private Investments
- Topic 4: TRAI’s Draft Framework for Responsible AI in Telecommunication Networks
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 (31-10-2026). 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, 31 October 2026
Topic 1: Transboundary Hazard: Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan and its Impact on Assam
Q1. Recently, a severe Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert was sounded due to the breach of Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan. The floodwaters from this lake entered India through which of the following rivers, known as Punatsangchu in Bhutan?
- (a) Teesta River
- (b) Sankosh River
- (c) Manas River
- (d) Kameng River
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Answer: (b) Sankosh River Explanation: The floodwaters from Shintaphu Lake surged into the Mo river, eventually entering the Punatsangchu river basin in Bhutan. When this transboundary river enters India, it is geographically known as the Sankosh river.
Q2. The Central Water Commission (CWC) recently issued special flood advisories regarding the Bhutan GLOF. Which two downstream districts in India were explicitly identified as the primary vulnerable impact zones in the CWC advisory?
- (a) Kokrajhar and Jalpaiguri
- (b) Dhubri and Alipurduar
- (c) Bongaigaon and Cooch Behar
- (d) Barpeta and Darjeeling
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Answer: (b) Dhubri and Alipurduar Explanation: The CWC’s Flood Forecast Monitoring Directorate explicitly warned that the floodwaters would travel downstream and highly impact the districts of Alipurduar in West Bengal and Dhubri in Assam within 6-8 hours.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Water Commission (CWC), which recently issued transboundary flood advisories:
1. It is the apex technical organization responsible for nationwide flood forecasting.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct, as the CWC’s Flood Forecast Monitoring Directorate manages nationwide river alerts. Statement 2 is incorrect because the CWC operates under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, not the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Q4. With reference to a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), consider the following statements:
1. It occurs when water stored behind a highly stable, solid bedrock dam is suddenly released.
2. The sudden release can be triggered by external factors like ice avalanches, heavy inflows, and earthquakes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because glacial lakes prone to GLOFs are held back by loose, unconsolidated deposits of rocks, sand, and other glacial material (moraines) which are structurally weak, not solid bedrock. Statement 2 is correct as these specific triggers are primary causes of moraine failure.
Topic 2: Notification of National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers
Q5. The Central Government has recently notified the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers. Who is mandated to preside over this newly constituted Board?
- (a) Prime Minister of India
- (b) Union Minister for Labour & Employment
- (c) Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment
- (d) CEO of NITI Aayog
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Answer: (b) Union Minister for Labour & Employment Explanation: According to the official notification, the newly formed National Social Security Board will be presided over by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment.
Q6. The National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers has been established under the statutory framework of which of the following?
- (a) Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008
- (b) Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- (c) Code on Social Security, 2020
- (d) Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
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Answer: (c) Code on Social Security, 2020 Explanation: The Board is established strictly under the statutory framework of the Code on Social Security, marking a historic shift by formalizing welfare architecture for digital professionals.
Q7. Which of the following best describes the legal definition of “Gig Workers” as contextualized by the recent Social Security Board notification?
- (a) Workers exclusively employed in the IT and software development sector.
- (b) Individuals who perform work and earn outside the traditional employer-employee relationship.
- (c) Workers who are permanently on the payroll of digital aggregator platforms.
- (d) Traditional agricultural laborers engaged in seasonal farming.
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Answer: (b) Individuals who perform work and earn outside the traditional employer-employee relationship. Explanation: The official definition identifies gig workers as those who perform work or participate in a work arrangement and earn from such activities outside the traditional employer-employee relationship.
Q8. According to the mandated rules of procedure, the newly notified National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers shall meet at least how many times a year?
- (a) Once a year
- (b) Twice a year
- (c) Thrice a year
- (d) Four times a year (Quarterly)
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Answer: (c) Thrice a year Explanation: The National Social Security Board is legally required to meet at least thrice a year and observe the rules of procedure relating to the transaction of business at its meetings.
Topic 3: Unlocking the Northeast’s Hydrocarbon Potential: Strategic Private Investments
Q9. Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (VOGL) recently announced strategic plans to unlock the Northeast’s hydrocarbon potential. At which of the following events/locations was this major policy commitment stated?
- (a) Advantage Assam 3.0, Guwahati
- (b) North East Energy Summit 2026, Chumoukedima
- (c) Rising Northeast Summit, Shillong
- (d) India Energy Week, Dibrugarh
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Answer: (b) North East Energy Summit 2026, Chumoukedima Explanation: The company made the statement and announced its strategic focus at the North East Energy Summit 2026 – Nagaland Energy Chapter, which was held in Chumoukedima.
Q10. In the context of hydrocarbon exploration in India, the regulation and development of oilfields and mineral oil resources falls under which jurisdiction in the Constitution of India?
- (a) State List (List II)
- (b) Concurrent List (List III)
- (c) Union List (List I)
- (d) Residuary Powers of the President
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Answer: (c) Union List (List I) Explanation: Under Entry 53 of the Union List (List I) in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the regulation and development of oilfields and mineral oil resources is exclusively a subject of the Central Government.
Q11. To build confidence in the Northeast’s untapped hydrocarbon prospect, Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (VOGL) highlighted one of its recent successful discoveries in the region. What is the name of this specific discovery?
- (a) Baghjan discovery
- (b) Rudra discovery
- (c) Namdang discovery
- (d) Barmer discovery
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Answer: (b) Rudra discovery Explanation: The official release highlighted that the company’s recent “Rudra discovery” has further strengthened its confidence in exploring the region’s hydrocarbon prospect.
Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the hydrocarbon legacy of Northeast India:
1. The region has a rich legacy of oil exploration, with some of Asia’s earliest oil discoveries made in the Digboi-Namdang region.
2. The Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) strictly prohibits private companies from carving out their own exploration blocks in the Northeast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the Digboi-Namdang region of Assam hosts some of Asia’s earliest and most historic commercial oil discoveries. Statement 2 is incorrect because OALP is a modern policy that actively allows and empowers investors to carve out their own exploration blocks based on seismic data across India, including the Northeast.
Topic 4: TRAI’s Draft Framework for Responsible AI in Telecommunication Networks
Q13. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released draft guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. Under this framework, telecom operators are mandatorily required to report which category of AI incidents to the regulator?
- (a) Only financial fraud incidents exceeding Rs. 1 crore.
- (b) Every single AI-related consumer complaint regardless of severity.
- (c) Only critical severity and high severity AI incidents.
- (d) Only incidents involving internally developed AI, excluding third-party AI.
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Answer: (c) Only critical severity and high severity AI incidents. Explanation: The draft guidelines explicitly mandate that only “Critical severity AI incidents and high severity AI incidents shall be informed to TRAI in a prescribed format, manner and timeframe”.
Q14. According to the recent TRAI draft framework on AI, who is ultimately held accountable for the outcomes of an AI system if the telecom operator outsources the AI development from a third party?
- (a) The third-party AI developer exclusively.
- (b) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
- (c) The telecom entity (service provider) deploying the system in its network.
- (d) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Answer: (c) The telecom entity (service provider) deploying the system in its network. Explanation: The guidelines seek to make telecom entities strictly accountable for the outcomes of AI systems deployed in their networks “irrespective of whether AI systems are developed internally, procured/outsourced from a third party or a combination thereof”.
Q15. Under the proposed TRAI framework, telecom operators and authorized entities must classify their AI systems into categories based on their significance to network operations and consumer implications. Which of the following is NOT one of the risk categories mentioned in the draft?
- (a) High-risk
- (b) Medium-risk
- (c) Low-risk
- (d) Zero-risk
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Answer: (d) Zero-risk Explanation: The consultation paper mandates that telecom operators will have to classify their AI systems solely into “high-, medium- and low-risk categories”.
Q16. Consider the following statements regarding the institutional mechanisms mandated by the TRAI draft guidelines on Responsible AI:
1. Telecom operators are required to establish dedicated governance and safety committees for AI.
2. Telecom operators must formulate an internal AI policy that requires approval by the Union Cabinet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the framework explicitly requires establishing dedicated governance and safety committees. Statement 2 is incorrect because the internal AI policy must be approved by the telecom entity’s own “board of directors or equivalent governing body,” not the Union Cabinet of India.
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