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WorksheetsMeghalaya Current Affairs Quiz Part 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The recent border clash between Assam and Meghalaya occurred around which area?
Dawki
Lapaṅg / West Jaintia Hills
Nongpoh
Mendipathar
What action did authorities take following the border clash?
Declared holiday in schools
24-hour curfew imposed
Both state police withdrawn
Deployment of paramilitary units only
The Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute has its roots in—
Treaty of Yandabo
British-era district demarcations
1972 State Reorganization Act
None of the above
Why did Meghalaya tighten its tourist safety regulations in 2025?
After major theft incidents
Following a murder case involving a honeymooning couple
Due to over-tourism in Cherrapunjee
To meet UNWTO standards
What must all homestays and resorts now do under new tourism safety rules?
Obtain central license
Register tourist details via an official tourism app
Limit guests per room
Close during monsoon
What new security measure is mandatory at major tourist spots?
Metal detectors
Armed guards
CCTV installation
Tourist police booths
In the September 2025 cabinet reshuffle, who retained the Finance portfolio?
Prestone Tynsong
Sniawbhalang Dhar
Conrad K. Sangma
Metbah Lyngdoh
Which minister holds the Power and Water Resources portfolios?
Lahkmen Rymbui
Metbah Lyngdoh
Brening A. Sangma
Wailadmiki Shylla
Who was given the Tourism and Agriculture portfolios?
Timothy D. Shira
Sanbor Shullai
Sosthenes Sohtun
Lahkmen Rymbui
Which minister handles Education and Law in the 2025 cabinet?
Lahkmen Rymbui
Wailadmiki Shylla
Sosthenes Sohtun
Sanbor Shullai
The Deputy Chief Minister handling Police and Roads is—
Sniawbhalang Dhar
Prestone Tynsong
Brening A. Sangma
Metbah Lyngdoh
Who manages Health & Family Welfare and Sports portfolios?
Sanbor Shullai
Wailadmiki Shylla
Sosthenes Sohtun
Lahkmen Rymbui
Which minister from HSPDP is in charge of Food & Civil Supplies?
Methodius Dkhar
Brening A. Sangma
Metbah Lyngdoh
Sosthenes Sohtun
Who is the Deputy Chief Minister responsible for Urban Affairs and Commerce & Industries?
Prestone Tynsong
Sniawbhalang Dhar
Brening A. Sangma
Lahkmen Rymbui
Meghalaya’s Excise Department controversy in 2025 is related to—
High liquor tax rates
Outsourcing excise management to a private firm
Illegal liquor production
Increase in excise revenue
The private firm handling excise data management was based in—
Delhi
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Kolkata
The debate on excise outsourcing mainly concerns—
Revenue collection
Governance and transparency
New tax policy
Trade permit costs
Meghalaya aims to become a US $16 billion economy by—
2027
2030
2032
2040
By 2047, Meghalaya targets a US $100 billion economy focusing on—
Tourism, trade, and agriculture
Mining and exports
Education and IT
Renewable energy only
Where was the 7th Act East Business Show 2025 held?
Guwahati
Shillong
Aizawl
Kohima
What was the main aim of the Act East Business Show 2025?
Promote mining
Boost trade between NE India and ASEAN/BBIN nations
Develop education links
Expand border fencing
What was the public concern about the 2025 Meghalaya cabinet reshuffle?
Excessive ministers from one party
Absence of women ministers
No tribal representation
Budget allocation issues
Which groups criticized the cabinet reshuffle for lack of gender balance?
Civil society and opposition parties
BJP only
Church organizations
Student unions only
All Souls’ Day in Meghalaya was observed on—
1 November 2025
2 November 2025
5 November 2025
10 November 2025
The observance of All Souls’ Day reflects Meghalaya’s—
Buddhist heritage
Christian cultural roots
Agricultural tradition
Tribal unity
How did the Assam–Meghalaya border dispute affect farmers?
Delayed harvesting
Loss of land titles
Flooding of fields
Pest outbreak
What measure is being considered to ease future border farming issues?
Joint-cultivation agreements
Compensation packages
Crop rotation
State land reforms
Which tourism model is Meghalaya promoting in 2025?
Mass tourism
Responsible and eco-tourism
Adventure-only tourism
Religious tourism
Community-based tourism in Meghalaya focuses on—
Urban resorts
Village lifestyle experiences
Private luxury villas
National parks only
These new tourism initiatives support which larger plan?
Smart Meghalaya 2027
Economic Growth Vision 2047
Meghalaya Mission 2030
Vibrant Hills Policy
