Practice 12 APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 13–15 October 2026 on Bharat Rice, KVIC, BHASHINI, Jonaki, Nijut Moina, coir, Lakshminath Bezbaroa, AI in Assam schools, Green Cess Policy, Madhupur Satra, CAMPA and Anne Carson,Bharat Rice Indian Army, KVIC Khadi Mahotsav PMEGP, BHASHINI NPCI UPI, Jonaki Assamese literature, Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Assam, coir sector India, Lakshminath Bezbaroa, AI government schools Assam, Assam Green Cess Policy 2026, Madhupur Satra Cooch Behar, CAMPA funds, Anne Carson books, APSC Prelims Current Affairs, Assam Current Affairs 2026.
Question 1 | Current Affairs
Bharat Rice Initiative – Indian Army, NAFED & FCI
Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Bharat Rice’ initiative launched by the Indian Army:
- The initiative aims to improve the quality of rations supplied to troops, with rice to be supplied through NAFED during FY 2026–27.
- The Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Army and the Food Corporation of India enables the Army to use FCI’s warehousing infrastructure, manpower and material-handling equipment during operational contingencies.
- Under the initiative, rice will be supplied exclusively in 50 kg bags to Army Supply Depots.
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: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Bharat Rice initiative seeks to improve the quality of rations provided to Army personnel, with rice to be supplied through NAFED during FY 2026–27. The Army’s MoU with FCI also enables access to FCI warehousing infrastructure, manpower and material-handling resources during operational contingencies. 13 October questions for ca
Statement 3 is incorrect because the rice is to be procured in 10 kg and 30 kg bags, not exclusively in 50 kg bags. 13 October questions for ca
Question 2 | Current Affairs
Khadi and Village Industries – KVIC, Khadi Mahotsav & PMEGP
Consider the following statements regarding Khadi and Village Industries in India:
- The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956.
- The Khadi Mahotsav is organised annually to promote Khadi and local products, particularly among youth.
- Under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), KVIC has provided employment opportunities to nearly 97.95 lakh people since March 2008.
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.
KVIC is a statutory body created under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. The annual Khadi Mahotsav, held from 2 October to 31 October, promotes Khadi and the broader “Vocal for Local” message. 13 October questions for ca
The source further states that PMEGP has generated employment opportunities for nearly 97.95 lakh people through KVIC since March 2008. 13 October questions for ca
Question 3 | Current Affairs
BHASHINI – AI Language Platform & Conversational UPI
Consider the following statements regarding the BHASHINI platform:
- BHASHINI is an AI-powered language translation platform developed by MeitY under the National Language Translation Mission.
- The platform supports speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, optical character recognition and document translation.
- The collaboration between BHASHINI and NPCI is restricted to translating banking documents and does not support conversational UPI payments.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: C — Statement 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
BHASHINI was developed under the National Language Translation Mission to reduce language barriers. Its capabilities include speech recognition, text-to-speech, OCR and document translation. 13 October questions for ca
The BHASHINI–NPCI collaboration is not confined to document translation. According to the source, it also facilitates conversational UPI payments in Indian languages. 13 October questions for ca
Question 4 | Current Affairs
Jonaki and the Assamese Literary Renaissance
Which one of the following best describes the significance of Jonaki in the Assamese literary renaissance?
A. It served primarily as an official publication of the British administration.
B. It replaced traditional Assamese literature with Bengali literary works.
C. It provided an important platform for literary regeneration, individual expression and modern Assamese writing.
D. It was established exclusively to preserve oral folk traditions.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Jonaki provided a major platform for the regeneration of modern Assamese literature.
The source highlights its role in strengthening the Assamese literary movement and encouraging imaginative prose, Romanticism and individual expression. 14 October questions for ca
Key Facts for APSC: Jonaki → Assamese literary renaissance → Modern Assamese writing → Romanticism → Individual expression.
Assam Literature Link: Jonaki should be revised together with the broader Jonaki Era and the emergence of modern Assamese literature.
Question 5 | Current Affairs
Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme – Girls’ Higher Education in Assam
Consider the following statements regarding the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme of Assam:
- The scheme aims to increase the enrolment of girl students in higher education and reduce their dropout rates.
- Postgraduate students receive a monthly incentive of ₹1,250 under the scheme.
- The scheme remains effective during June and July every year, including the summer vacation period.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C — Statements 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct, while Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
The scheme seeks to increase girls’ participation in higher education and reduce dropout rates. 14 October questions for ca
Postgraduate students receive ₹2,500 per month, not ₹1,250. The scheme is also not effective during June and July every year. 14 October questions for ca
Question 6 | Current Affairs
India’s Coir Sector – Production, Coir Vikas Yojana & Geotextiles
Consider the following statements regarding India’s coir sector:
- India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coir, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global production.
- The Coir Vikas Yojana is implemented under the Ministry of Textiles to promote the coir industry.
- Coir geotextiles are used for soil erosion control, while coir pith can be used to produce bio-fertilisers.
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
Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
India accounts for nearly two-thirds of global coir production and is described in the source as the world’s largest producer and exporter. 14 October questions for ca
The Coir Vikas Yojana functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, not the Ministry of Textiles.
Coir geotextiles are useful for soil erosion control, while coir pith can be used in bio-fertiliser production. 14 October questions for ca
Question 7 | Current Affairs
Lakshminath Bezbaroa – Satire, Literary Renaissance & Assamese Identity
With reference to Lakshminath Bezbaroa, consider the following statements:
- He used satire to expose hypocrisy, pretension and social complacency.
- His literary contribution was confined to poetry and patriotic songs.
- His writings sought to establish Assamese as a language capable of expressing complex emotions and sophisticated arguments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
Bezbaroa used satire, particularly through the persona of Kripabar Barua, to criticise hypocrisy, vanity, pretension and social complacency. 14 October questions for ca
His contribution extended far beyond poetry. He wrote short stories, plays, essays, satire and literary criticism. His Burhi Aair Sadhu helped preserve Assamese folktales, while O Mur Apunar Desh became the State Anthem of Assam. 14 October questions for ca
His writing also helped demonstrate that Assamese could express complex ideas, emotions and sophisticated social criticism, strengthening Assamese linguistic and cultural confidence. 14 October questions for ca
Question 8 | Current Affairs
Artificial Intelligence in Assam Government Schools
Consider the following statements regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence into government schools in Assam:
- Samagra Shiksha, Assam, signed six agreements to introduce AI into government schools.
- Bodhan AI aims to train approximately one lakh teachers of Classes VI to XII by May 2027.
- Educate Girls will use AI primarily to personalise reading and arithmetic for students of Classes III to VIII.
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: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
Samagra Shiksha, Assam signed six agreements with partner organisations to integrate AI into government schools, while Bodhan AI aims to train approximately one lakh teachers by May 2027. 15 October questions for ca
The role of personalising reading and arithmetic for Classes III–VIII belongs to AXL, developed by EkStep. According to the source, Educate Girls will use technology to identify adolescents, particularly girls, who have dropped out or never enrolled in school. 15 October questions for ca
Question 9 | Current Affairs
Assam Green Cess Policy 2026 – Polluter Pays & Groundwater Extraction
Consider the following statements regarding the Green Cess Policy, 2026, of Assam:
- The policy is based on the ‘polluter pays’ principle and seeks to make environmental violators bear the cost of ecological damage.
- The revenue collected through the green cess is intended exclusively for general government expenditure rather than environmental restoration.
- The policy proposes levying a volumetric green cess on groundwater extraction by commercial, institutional and industrial establishments.
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
Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
The policy follows the polluter pays principle, thereby linking environmental damage with financial accountability. 15 October questions for ca
Funds raised through the cess are intended for purposes including ecological restoration, afforestation, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, flood mitigation and groundwater recharge, rather than general expenditure. 15 October questions for ca
The policy also proposes a volumetric green cess on groundwater extraction by commercial, institutional and industrial establishments.
Question 10 | Current Affairs
Madhupur Satra – Ekasarana Tradition, Koch Kingdom & Dahmukutor Than
Consider the following statements regarding Madhupur Satra:
- Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal and is associated with the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism.
- The satra was established in the mid-16th century under the Koch kingdom, and its buildings were constructed by Nara Narayan.
- Madhupur Satra is also known as Dahmukutor Than, a name associated with the living houses of ten disciples of Srimanta Sankardev.
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.
Madhupur Satra is situated in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, and follows the Ekasarana Vaishnavite tradition. 15 October questions for ca
It dates to the mid-16th century, and its buildings are associated with Koch king Nara Narayan. The name Dahmukutor Than refers to the living houses of ten disciples of Srimanta Sankardev. 15 October questions for ca
Question 11 | Current Affairs
CAMPA – Compensatory Afforestation Funds & Centre-State Distribution
Consider the following statements regarding the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA):
- CAMPA was established by the Supreme Court in 2002 in the context of the T.N. Godavarman case.
- Under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, 10% of CAMPA funds are allocated to States/UTs, while 90% is retained by the Centre.
- The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, came into force in 2002 alongside the establishment of CAMPA.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: D — Statements 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct, while Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
The Supreme Court established CAMPA in 2002 in the context of the T.N. Godavarman case to monitor and guide compensatory afforestation. 15 October questions for ca
Under the fund-distribution framework, 90% of CAMPA funds go to States and Union Territories, while 10% is retained by the Centre.
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 came into force in 2018, not in 2002. 15 October questions for ca
Question 12 | Current Affairs
Anne Carson – Eros the Bittersweet, Autobiography of Red & Nox
Consider the following statements about Anne Carson and her literary works:
- Eros the Bittersweet explores the relationship between desire, distance and the separateness of individuals.
- Autobiography of Red reimagines a figure from Greek mythology through a modern narrative in verse.
- Nox explores grief and memory through the death of Carson’s estranged brother and engages with the poetry of Catullus.
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.
Eros the Bittersweet examines themes of desire and distance. Autobiography of Red reworks the Greek myth of Geryon through a modern verse narrative, while Nox combines personal mourning with engagement with the poetry of Catullus. 15 October questions for ca
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