Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 5 November 2026 on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam 2026,Bhupen Hazarika, Bistirno Parore, Paul Robeson, Asom Sahitya Sabha, Bherjan Borajan Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam Plains Endemic Bird Area, Kashi Tamil Sangamam, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, CICT Chennai, Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam 2026, Aircraft Rules 1937, APSC current affairs MCQ.
Strengthen your APSC CCE Prelims Current Affairs preparation with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 5 November 2026.
Today’s set contains 4 exam-oriented MCQs covering a strong mix of Assam-specific personalities, biodiversity, cultural integration initiatives and civil aviation regulation.
The major topics are:
- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
- Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kashi Tamil Sangamam
- Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026
Question 1: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Bhupen Hazarika:
- He earned a PhD in Mass Communication from Columbia University in 1952.
- His song “Bistirno Parore” was inspired by Paul Robeson’s famous song “Ol’ Man River.”
- He served as President of the Asom Sahitya Sabha in 1993.
- He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1992.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C — 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, while Statement 4 is incorrect.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika earned a PhD in Mass Communication from Columbia University in 1952.
His celebrated song “Bistirno Parore” drew inspiration from Paul Robeson’s “Ol’ Man River.”
He also served as President of the Asom Sahitya Sabha in 1993.
Statement 4 reverses the years. According to the supplied file, Bhupen Hazarika received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1992.
Key Facts for APSC
Bhupen Hazarika → Columbia University → 1952 PhD → “Bistirno Parore” → Paul Robeson → Asom Sahitya Sabha President, 1993
A common Prelims trap is to reverse the years of major awards, as done in Statement 4.
Question 2: Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in Tinsukia district of Upper Assam and comprises three non-contiguous forest blocks.
- The sanctuary lies within the Assam Plains Endemic Bird Area and is known for having exceptionally high primate biomass.
- The three forest blocks are situated in the hill ranges of the Eastern Himalayas.
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 sanctuary is located in Tinsukia district and consists of three distinct forest blocks — Bherjan, Borajan and Padumoni.
It falls within the Assam Plains Endemic Bird Area and is recognised for its exceptionally high primate biomass.
Statement 3 is incorrect because all three forest blocks lie on the flat plains of the Brahmaputra Valley, not in the Eastern Himalayan hill ranges.
Key Facts for APSC
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary → Tinsukia → Three non-contiguous forest blocks → Brahmaputra Valley plains → Assam Plains Endemic Bird Area
Question 3: Kashi Tamil Sangamam | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS):
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, implemented by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai.
- IIT Madras, Banaras Hindu University and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti are partners in the initiative.
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.
According to the supplied material, Kashi Tamil Sangamam is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is implemented by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai.
Its institutional partners include:
- IIT Madras
- Banaras Hindu University
- Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
Key Facts for Prelims
Kashi Tamil Sangamam → Ministry of Education → CICT Chennai → IIT Madras + BHU + Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
This topic is relevant to themes of:
- Cultural integration
- Indian languages
- Civilisational linkages
- Education and heritage initiatives
Questions of this type frequently test the implementing institution and partner organisations.
Question 4: Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026:
- They comprise 220 rules organised into eight chapters and six schedules.
- They replace the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and Part IX of the Aircraft Rules, 1920.
- They cover aircraft registration, airworthiness, personnel licensing, aerodrome operations and air navigation services.
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.
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 contain 220 rules arranged into eight chapters and six schedules.
They replace the Aircraft Rules, 1937, as well as Part IX of the Aircraft Rules, 1920.
Their coverage includes major civil aviation regulatory areas such as:
- Aircraft registration
- Airworthiness
- Personnel licensing
- Aerodrome operations
- Air navigation services
Key Facts for Prelims
Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 → 220 rules → 8 chapters → 6 schedules → replaces Aircraft Rules, 1937 + Part IX of Aircraft Rules, 1920
Quick Revision – 5 November 2026
Bhupen Hazarika: Earned his PhD from Columbia University in 1952; “Bistirno Parore” was inspired by Paul Robeson’s “Ol’ Man River”; served as Asom Sahitya Sabha President in 1993.
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Tinsukia district, consists of three non-contiguous forest blocks and lies on the plains of the Brahmaputra Valley.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam: Ministry of Education initiative implemented by CICT, Chennai, with IIT Madras, BHU and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti as partners.
Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026: Contains 220 rules in eight chapters and six schedules, replacing older aviation rules and covering key aspects of civil aviation regulation.
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE
The 5 November set is particularly valuable because two of the four questions are directly linked to Assam-specific personalities and biodiversity.
The Bhupen Hazarika question combines biography, cultural history, literature and awards — a pattern frequently seen in Assam-specific sections of competitive examinations.
The Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary question connects Assam geography with ecology, protected areas and biodiversity.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthens preparation in government cultural and educational initiatives, while the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 introduces an important regulatory development in civil aviation.
A useful revision strategy for this set is:
Personality → Contribution → Institution → Award
Protected Area → District → Habitat → Special Feature
Government Initiative → Ministry → Implementing Institution → Partners
New Regulation → Replaced Rules → Structure → Coverage
This approach makes statement-based MCQs much easier to eliminate.
Follow the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge regularly for exam-oriented MCQs, explanations and quick revision points relevant to APSC CCE, UPSC and other competitive examinations.
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