Complete Static GK 2026 : Assam State

Assam: The Land of the Red River and Blue Hills – Ultimate G.K. Guide (2026)

Nestled in the heart of Northeast India, Assam is a land where the mighty Brahmaputra carves history into the landscape. For students preparing for APSC (CCE), Assam Police, Grade III & IV, or SSC/UPSC exams, Assam’s General Knowledge is a high-priority segment. As of January 2026, the state is making headlines for its massive shift toward solar energy and the launch of the Poshan Udaan 2026  initiative.

This blog post is your one-stop, exam-ready guide to Assam’s Static and Current G.K., updated with the latest administrative and leadership data.

1. Administrative & Leadership Hub (2026)

The current administration in Assam is focused on “Atmanirbhar Assam” and rapid digitalization of governance.

• Capital (राजधानी): Dispur (Guwahati is the largest city)

• Chief Minister (मुख्यमंत्री): Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma (15th CM)

• Governor (राज्यपाल): Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya (Assumed office July 2024)

• Formation (स्थापना): 26 January 1950 (Statehood)

• High Court: Gauhati High Court (Principal seat: Guwahati; Benches: Kohima, Aizawl, and Itanagar)

• Chief Justice (मुख्य न्यायाधीश): Justice Ashutosh Kumar (Sworn in July 2025)

2. Geographical & Demographic Profile (2026)

Assam is the second-largest state in Northeast India by area and the most populous.

3. Legislative Structure & Districts

• Legislative Assembly (विधानसभा): 126 Seats (Unicameral)

• Lower House (लोक सभा): 14 Seats

• Upper House (राज्यसभा): 7 Seats

• Number of Districts: 35 Districts (Re-organization completed in late 2023 with the recreation of Hojai, Biswanath, Bajali, and Tamulpur).

4. Hydrology: Rivers, Lakes & Dams (जल संसाधन)

Assam’s economy and geography revolve around its river basins.

• Major Rivers: Brahmaputra (The Luit), Barak, Manas, Subansiri, and Kapili.

• Lakes (Beels): Deepor Beel (Ramsar Site), Son Beel (Largest wetland), and Chandubi Lake.

• Major Dams (बांध):

  • Subansiri Lower Project: 2000 MW (India’s largest hydroelectric project under construction).

  • Karbi Langpi Dam: On Borpani River.

  • Pagladiya Dam: A key irrigation and flood control project.

5. Culture: Festivals and Folk Dance (संस्कृति)

• Language (भाषा): Assamese (Official), Bodo (Official in BTR), and Bengali (Official in Barak Valley).

• Festivals (त्यौहार): Bihu (Rongali, Kongali, Bhogali), Ambubachi Mela (Kamakhya Temple), Majuli Festival, and Hega’ngi (Post-harvest festival of the Zeme Naga community celebrated in Jan 2026).

• Folk Dances (लोक नृत्य):

  • Bihu Dance: World-famous folk dance.

  • Sattriya: Classical dance recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi.

  • Bagurumba: Performed by the Bodo community (10,000 dancers performed in Guwahati in early 2026).

  • Ojapali: Ancient narrative folk dance.

6. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

Assam is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to the “Big Five” (Rhino, Tiger, Elephant, Wild Buffalo, and Swamp Deer).

• National Parks (7): Kaziranga (UNESCO), Manas (UNESCO), Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri, Orang, Raimona, and Dihing Patkai.

• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Pobitora (Highest Rhino density), Chakrashila (Golden Langur), and Deepor Beel.

• Current Update: A 2026 study confirmed that Indian One-horned Rhinos migrated to the Northeast from Northern India.

   

7. Energy Sector: The Green Shift (2026)

In 2026, Assam has taken a giant leap toward utility-scale renewable energy.

• Thermal Power Plants: Namrup, Bongaigaon (NTPC), and Lakwa.

• Nuclear Power: None.

• Solar Power (सौर ऊर्जा):

  • Dhubri Solar Power Project: 70 MW (Inaugurated on January 15, 2026, by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at Khudigaon).

  • Upcoming Capacity: The state aims to add 11.7 GW of renewable energy by 2030 under the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 2025.

     

8. Current Affairs Highlights (January 2026)

• Poshan Udaan 2026: A statewide nutrition awareness campaign launched on January 13, 2026, using the Kite Festival to spread health messages.

• Digital Census 2027: Assam was selected for pre-testing digital census tools in districts like Dibrugarh in early January 2026.

• Financial Assistance: A new monthly stipend scheme was launched for Udasin Bhakats attached to recognized Satras in Assam.

• Environment: The Subansiri Lower Project successfully managed extreme inflows during the early 2026 monsoon-prep review.

Conclusion

Assam’s G.K. is a blend of natural bounty and rapid modern evolution. For the 2026 exam cycle, prioritize the Dhubri 70 MW Solar project, the 35 districts’ geography, and the Sattriya classical heritage. Keeping track of the Poshan Udaan and Satra welfare schemes will be vital for the APSC Prelims and Mains.