Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 3 November 2026 on Goalpariya music, Assam Medical College, Lokayan 26, Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo and India Employment Report,Goalpariya music, Matiabag Palace Gauripur, Pramathesh Chandra Barua, Assam Medical College Dibrugarh, Berry White Medical School, Lokayan 26, INS Sudarshini, MAHASAGAR, BRES 2026, MNRE, India Employment Report, ILO IHD, APSC current affairs MCQ.
Today’s set contains 5 exam-oriented MCQs covering a useful combination of Assam culture and institutions, defence and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and employment-related economic issues.
The major topics are:
- Goalpariya music and the cultural history of Western Assam
- Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh
- Lokayan 26 maritime expedition
- Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRES) 2026
- India Employment Report
Question 1: Goalpariya Music and Cultural History of Western Assam | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the cultural history of Western Assam and Goalpariya music:
- Matiabag Palace in Gauripur is closely associated with the life and legacy of filmmaker Pramathesh Chandra Barua.
- Goalpariya music originated exclusively due to the intervention and discovery of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in the 1950s.
- Scholar Birendranath Dutta noted that the region’s dialects and local speech share features with both the Brahmaputra Valley and neighbouring Bengal.
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: C — 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Statement 2 is incorrect. The supplied material clearly notes that Goalpariya music did not originate with the arrival or intervention of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Rather, it had already been nurtured over generations by the people of the region.
The source gives the final answer as C, which means Statements 1 and 3 are treated as correct. However, the explanatory section in the supplied file specifically elaborates only on why Statement 2 is wrong; it does not separately provide supporting explanation for Statements 1 and 3.
APSC Revision Point
For Assam culture questions, prepare place–personality–tradition linkages together. Here, the relevant associations are:
Gauripur → Matiabag Palace → Pramathesh Chandra Barua → Goalpariya cultural region
Also remember that Goalpariya music represents a long-standing regional folk tradition, rather than a cultural form created by a single modern personality.
Question 2: Assam Medical College and Hospital | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the historical development of Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh:
- It was established on 3 November 1947 through the upgradation of Berry White Medical School.
- Dr. Hem Chandra Baruah was the first principal of Assam Medical College.
- Postgraduate courses were introduced in Assam Medical College in 1960.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 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 file.
Assam Medical College was established on 3 November 1947 through the upgradation of the earlier Berry White Medical School.
The source also identifies Dr. Hem Chandra Baruah as the first principal of Assam Medical College.
Postgraduate courses were introduced in 1960, marking an important stage in the institution’s academic development.
Key Facts for APSC
Assam Medical College → Dibrugarh → 3 November 1947 → upgraded from Berry White Medical School → PG courses introduced in 1960
Questions on Assam institutions may test:
- Date of establishment
- Earlier institutional name
- First principal or founder
- Location
- Important stages of development
Question 3: Lokayan 26 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Lokayan 26:
- It is a 10-month transoceanic expedition undertaken by INS Tarangini.
- The expedition will cover over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries.
- It aims to provide sail training to over 200 Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard trainees.
- The expedition seeks to strengthen India’s maritime cooperation and advance the vision of MAHASAGAR.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C — 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because Lokayan 26 is being undertaken by INS Sudarshini, not INS Tarangini.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct according to the supplied source. The expedition involves:
- More than 22,000 nautical miles
- 18 foreign ports
- 13 countries
- Sail training for over 200 Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard trainees
- Strengthening maritime cooperation
- Advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR
Question 4: Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRES) 2026:
- It is a flagship international platform presented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- It aims to advance international collaboration, accelerate renewable energy deployment and foster innovation and investment.
- It is exclusively focused on promoting domestic renewable energy projects, without encouraging global partnerships.
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
Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The supplied material describes BRES as the flagship international platform of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Its objectives include:
- International collaboration
- Renewable energy deployment
- Innovation
- Investment
- Partnerships
Statement 3 is therefore incorrect because BRES is not confined to domestic projects. It explicitly encourages international cooperation and global partnerships.
Key Facts for Prelims
BRES 2026 → MNRE → Renewable Energy → International Collaboration → Investment → Innovation
When reading questions on summits and expos, pay attention to whether the event is:
- Domestic or international
- Organised/presented by a ministry or another institution
- Focused on policy, investment, technology, or all three
Question 5: India Employment Report | Current Affairs
Who publishes the India Employment Report?
A. International Labour Organization (ILO) and NITI Aayog
B. International Labour Organization (ILO) and Institute for Human Development (IHD)
C. World Bank and Institute for Human Development (IHD)
D. Ministry of Labour and Employment and International Labour Organization (ILO)
Correct Answer: B — International Labour Organization and Institute for Human Development
Explanation
The supplied source states that the India Employment Report 2024 was jointly published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD).
Key Fact
India Employment Report → ILO + Institute for Human Development (IHD)
Reports and indices are frequently tested in Prelims through the simple pattern:
Report → Publishing Institution
Aspirants should therefore maintain a separate revision list of important national and international reports.
Quick Revision – 3 November 2026
Goalpariya Music: It is an older regional folk tradition of Western Assam and did not originate solely because of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s intervention.
Assam Medical College: Established on 3 November 1947 by upgrading Berry White Medical School; postgraduate courses began in 1960.
Lokayan 26: Conducted by INS Sudarshini, covering over 22,000 nautical miles and linked with maritime cooperation and MAHASAGAR.
BRES 2026: A flagship international renewable-energy platform associated with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
India Employment Report: Jointly published by the ILO and Institute for Human Development.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE
The 3 November set has a particularly useful balance between Assam-specific static-current integration and national current affairs.
The Goalpariya music question connects cultural history with personalities and regional linguistic traditions.
The Assam Medical College question is highly relevant for Assam-specific institutional history and also coincides with the institution’s establishment date of 3 November 1947.
Lokayan 26 strengthens preparation in defence and maritime affairs, while BRES 2026 connects renewable energy with institutional and international cooperation.
The India Employment Report question tests a common Prelims pattern — identifying the organisation responsible for a major report.
For effective APSC preparation, revise current affairs through four recurring dimensions:
Who? → Which institution? → Where? → Why is it significant?
This approach makes current affairs easier to recall and also helps eliminate misleading options in statement-based questions.
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