Showing questions for July 15, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 16 Jul 15, 2025
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In the aftermath of the Massachusetts fire, how many firefighters were reported to have responded to the scene, including those who were off-duty?
50The fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility prompted a significant emergency response, with approximately 50 firefighters arriving at the scene. Among them, 30 were off-duty personnel who rushed to assist in the rescue efforts. Firefighters faced heavy smoke and flames upon arrival, and they worked tirelessly throughout the night to contain the fire and rescue as many residents as possible. By Monday morning, the fire had been extinguished, and numerous occupants were successfully evacuated and transported to hospitals for treatment.
Question 17 Jul 15, 2025
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What condition were many of the rescued residents reported to be in after being taken out of the Gabriel House facility during the fire?
In varying conditionsFollowing the fire at Gabriel House, many rescued residents were reported to be in varying medical conditions. They were transported to local and regional hospitals for treatment based on their level of injury or exposure to smoke and heat. The evacuation involved both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, with some requiring immediate medical attention due to severe burns or smoke inhalation. Emergency responders prioritized critical cases, ensuring that all survivors received appropriate care as soon as possible. This wide range in health conditions underscored the severity and unpredictability of the incident.
Question 18 Jul 15, 2025
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What was the percentage decline in India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation in June 2025 compared to May 2025?
-0.13%India’s WPI-based inflation turned negative in June 2025 after a gap of 19 months, declining to -0.13% compared to 0.39% in May 2025. This deflationary trend was primarily driven by falling prices in food articles, mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum, and natural gas. Food articles saw a significant deflation of 3.75%, especially vegetables, which recorded a drop of 22.65%. Fuel and power also experienced deflation at -2.65%, contributing further to the overall decline. Experts viewed this as a positive sign for economic growth, anticipating that moderate inflation would continue in the coming months despite global uncertainties.
Question 19 Jul 15, 2025
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Which Indian government body is responsible for maintaining inflation around 4%, and has cumulatively reduced key lending rates by 100 basis points since February 2025?
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is tasked with ensuring that inflation remains close to a target of 4% (with a tolerance band of ±2%). Since February 2025, the RBI has cumulatively cut the key short-term lending rate by 100 basis points in response to slowing retail inflation. These measures were taken to support economic activity amid easing inflationary pressures. Retail inflation eased to 2.1% in June 2025, marking the lowest level since January 2019. The RBI monitors both CPI and WPI data to frame monetary policy, aiming to balance inflation control with economic growth. Analysts speculated about a possible final 25-basis-point rate cut in August 2025.
Question 20 Jul 15, 2025
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According to reports, how many skilled workers from India is Russia planning to import by the end of 2025 to address labor shortages?
1 millionRussia plans to import up to 1 million skilled workers from India by the end of 2025 to address severe labor shortages in its industrialized regions, particularly in areas like Sverdlovsk. Andrey Besedin, head of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed this figure and noted that a new Consulate General will open in Yekaterinburg to manage the influx. The shortage is partly due to labor migration restrictions following the March 2024 Moscow terror attack and the deployment of workers to military operations in Ukraine. Russian authorities are also considering inviting laborers from Sri Lanka and North Korea, but these discussions are more complex. In 2024, Indian migrant workers had already started arriving in regions like Kaliningrad due to labor shortages.