Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 17 September 2026 on Sneha Sparsha, stem cell therapy, Ahom-Mughal history and PM-YASASVI Scheme,Sneha Sparsha Assam, Assam healthcare scheme, stem cell therapy MCQ, pluripotent stem cells, The Sixteenth Invasion Vijay Gogoi, Ahom Mughal conflict book, PM YASASVI Scheme, OBC EBC DNT scholarship, APSC Prelims Current Affairs, Assam Current Affairs 2026.
Strengthen your APSC CCE and UPSC Current Affairs preparation with the Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 17 September 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering an important Assam healthcare initiative, regenerative medicine and stem cells, a recent book on Ahom–Mughal history, and a major educational-support scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT students.
Topics Covered: Sneha Sparsha; Stem Cell Therapy; The Sixteenth Invasion; PM-YASASVI Scheme.
Question 1
Sneha Sparsha – Assam Healthcare Initiative for Children | APSC Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Sneha Sparsha, a healthcare initiative of Assam:
- Sneha Sparsha is aimed at providing specialized healthcare support to children below 12 years of age.
- The initiative supports high-end treatments including bone marrow, liver and kidney transplants and cochlear implants.
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
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct. The source states that Sneha Sparsha means “touch of love” and is aimed at children below 12 years of age.
The initiative provides support for specialised medical treatment, including bone marrow transplantation, liver transplantation, kidney transplantation and cochlear implants.
Key Facts for APSC: Sneha Sparsha → Assam healthcare initiative → Children below 12 years → Specialised/high-end medical treatment.
Question 2
Stem Cell Therapy – Regenerative Medicine, Pluripotent & Adult Stem Cells | APSC Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding stem cell therapy:
- Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine designed to repair damaged cells by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system.
- Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into all types of cells of the adult body.
- Adult stem cells are tissue- or organ-specific and generally regenerate to form cells of that particular organ.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct according to the source.
Stem cell therapy is described as a form of regenerative medicine involving the repair of damaged cells.
Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into the different cell types of the adult body, while adult stem cells are generally tissue- or organ-specific.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: Stem Cell Therapy → Regenerative medicine; Pluripotent Stem Cells → Wide differentiation potential; Adult Stem Cells → Tissue/organ specific.
Prelims Focus: Aspirants should clearly distinguish between different types of stem cells based on their differentiation potential and tissue specificity.
Question 3
The Sixteenth Invasion – Ahom Resistance against the Mughals | APSC Current Affairs
Who is the author of The Sixteenth Invasion: The Epic Story of the Ahom Comeback Against the Mughals?
A. Vijay Gogoi
B. Hiren Gohain
C. Arup Kumar Dutta
D. Sanjib Baruah
Correct Answer: A — Vijay Gogoi
Explanation: Vijay Gogoi is the author of The Sixteenth Invasion: The Epic Story of the Ahom Comeback Against the Mughals.
According to the source, the book focuses on the Ahom–Mughal conflict and the Ahom resistance.
Key Facts for APSC: The Sixteenth Invasion → Vijay Gogoi → Ahom–Mughal conflict → Ahom resistance.
APSC Assam History Link: Books and authors connected with important episodes of Assam history can become useful current-affairs entry points for revising related static portions of the syllabus.
Question 4
PM-YASASVI Scheme – Scholarships for OBC, EBC & DNT Students | APSC Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the PM-YASASVI Scheme:
- PM-YASASVI is an umbrella scheme aimed at supporting students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT communities.
- Students belonging to these communities with an annual family income of up to ₹2.5 lakh are eligible for the scheme.
- The scheme comprises four major scholarship components covering different stages of education.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct according to the supplied material.
PM-YASASVI supports students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT communities. The source specifies an annual family-income eligibility ceiling of ₹2.5 lakh.
The scheme contains four major scholarship components:
Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Top Class Education in Schools, and Top Class Education in Colleges.
Key Facts for APSC & UPSC: PM-YASASVI → OBC + EBC + DNT students → Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh → Four scholarship components.
Governance Link: The scheme connects with broader themes of educational access, social justice and targeted support for disadvantaged communities.
Quick Revision – 17 September 2026: Sneha Sparsha provides specialised healthcare support to children below 12 years in Assam. Stem cell therapy is associated with regenerative medicine; pluripotent and adult stem cells differ in their differentiation potential. The Sixteenth Invasion is authored by Vijay Gogoi and deals with the Ahom–Mughal conflict. PM-YASASVI supports OBC, EBC and DNT students and includes four scholarship components.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE: Today’s set has a useful mix of Assam-specific governance and history with national science and social-justice topics. Sneha Sparsha strengthens preparation on Assam government initiatives, while the book on Ahom resistance connects current affairs with Assam history. Stem cells strengthen Science & Technology preparation, and PM-YASASVI adds an important social-justice and education dimension.
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