Showing questions for June 20, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 11 Jun 20, 2025
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Jharkhand came under full monsoon cover on June 18, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. How many people, including a mother-daughter duo, died due to lightning and rain-related incidents?
SevenJharkhand experienced full monsoon cover on June 18, resulting in heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. At least seven people, including a mother-daughter duo, died due to lightning and rain-related incidents. The Indian Meteorological Department issued red and orange alerts for different regions, prompting school closures in Ranchi for safety reasons.
Question 12 Jun 20, 2025
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Which regulatory authority in India proposed expanding the eligibility criteria for accreditation agencies to include all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs)?
SEBIThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed that all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) should be eligible to function as accreditation agencies. This move aims to diversify the accreditation ecosystem and ensure smoother onboarding of accredited investors. Currently, only subsidiaries of stock exchanges and depositories were eligible for this role. SEBI has invited public comments on this proposal until July 8, 2025.
Question 13 Jun 20, 2025
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Which Indian state's government decided to tighten laws related to seeds and pesticides to curb the sale of sub-standard agricultural inputs?
Madhya PradeshThe Madhya Pradesh government, based on feedback from farmers and scientists, decided to strengthen legislation around seeds and pesticides to prevent the sale of sub-standard agricultural inputs. The initiative is aimed at protecting farmers from poor-quality products and ensuring better crop yields. Additionally, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will act as nodal agencies in every district for improved coordination among stakeholders.
Question 14 Jun 20, 2025
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Which organization is coordinating with insurance companies to expedite claims for victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash?
IRDAIThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) instructed insurance firms to avoid procedural delays in settling claims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Due to the high number of fatalities (270), complications arose where both policyholders and nominees often died. IRDAI emphasized proactive verification of deceased individuals against passenger lists and affected buildings to fast-track settlements.
Question 15 Jun 20, 2025
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What was the key focus of discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Merz during their first meeting after Merz assumed office?
Bilateral cooperation in IT, manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, research, and innovationPrime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Merz discussed strengthening bilateral ties in areas such as IT, manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, research, and innovation. It was their first meeting since Merz took office in May 2025. Modi also expressed appreciation for Germany’s condolences following the Ahmedabad plane crash.