Showing questions for July 14, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 1 Jul 14, 2025
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Who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a nominee of the President of India for their contribution to historical research?
Meenakshi JainMeenakshi Jain, a historian based in Delhi, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for her outstanding contributions to historical research. This nomination is part of the President's constitutional authority to nominate individuals with eminence in various fields. The move recognizes her significant national contributions in her field.
Question 2 Jul 14, 2025
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Which Indian state's capital will be connected to the national railway network for the first time following the completion of the Bairabi-Sairang rail line?
MizoramThe capital city of Mizoram, Aizawl, will soon be connected to the national railway network for the first time after the successful completion of the 51.38-km railway line from Bairabi to Sairang. This marks a major milestone in India's railway history and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of improving connectivity in Northeast India.
Question 3 Jul 14, 2025
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Which organization dismissed the speculation surrounding pilot suicide in the Air India AI 171 crash?
India Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA)The India Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) strongly rejected any speculation linking the Air India AI 171 crash to pilot suicide. They emphasized that such claims were irresponsible and unfounded at this stage of the investigation. Until the official report is released, the association condemned any premature conclusions about the incident.
Question 4 Jul 14, 2025
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Which militant group claimed that Indian Army drone strikes killed its leaders along the Myanmar border?
ULFA(I)The banned militant group ULFA (Independent) claimed that Indian Army drone and missile strikes killed three of its leaders near the Myanmar border. However, the Indian Army denied knowledge of any such operation, stating there were no inputs confirming the alleged attacks. The group further alleged that the strikes targeted mobile camps and occurred even during the last rites of one of its slain leaders.
Question 5 Jul 14, 2025
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What action did the Ministry of Home Affairs recommend for dealing with radicalisation in prisons?
Screening inmates and promoting de-radicalisation effortsThe Ministry of Home Affairs raised concerns about growing radicalisation in Indian prisons, calling it a critical threat to internal security and public order. In fresh guidelines to states and Union Territories, the MHA recommended screening inmates, conducting risk assessments, segregating high-risk individuals, and promoting de-radicalisation efforts. The ministry warned that prisons, being closed environments, can foster extremist ideologies due to social isolation and lack of oversight.