• About the Award: The Gopinath Bordoloi Award was instituted in 2025 by B. Borooah College (Autonomous), Guwahati, in memory of its first Principal and Assam’s first Chief Minister, Bharat Ratna Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi.
• The award seeks to honour individuals of outstanding contribution to Assam and India in diverse fields — including journalism, education, language, culture, health, sports, and social service.
• First Recipient (2025): The first Gopinath Bordoloi Award (2025) was conferred upon Padma Shri Prafulla Govinda Baruah, veteran journalist and Chairman Emeritus, The Assam Tribune Group of Publications, for his lifelong service to journalism, language, culture, and public welfare in Assam.
• Award Components:

• Traditional Phulam Gamosa
• Eri Sador
• Sorai (traditional offering stand)
• Bouquet of flowers
• Citation recognising his contributions
• Presentation: The award was presented at Baruah’s residence by a delegation of eight faculty members led by Dr. Satyendra Nath Barman, Principal of B. Borooah College.
  • The citation referred to him as “Asomiya Jatiyo Jeevonor Dhwajabahak” (the standard-bearer of Assamese national life).
• Institutional Purpose: To be conferred annually on distinguished individuals contributing significantly to the State of Assam in any field of public importance.

MCQs

Q. With reference to the Gopinath Bordoloi Award (2025), consider the following statements:

1. It was instituted by the Government of Assam in memory of Gopinath Bordoloi.
2. The award commemorates the first Chief Minister of Assam and the first Principal of B. Borooah College.
3. The award will be conferred annually to individuals contributing significantly to Assam in various fields.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 

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