Showing questions for July 16, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 16 Jul 16, 2025
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Which country's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed the nation's commitment to deepening its 'enduring friendship' with China and advancing shared regional goals?
PakistanPakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the nation's commitment to deepening its 'enduring friendship' with China and advancing shared regional goals during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, was among the foreign ministers and heads of standing bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that President Xi met with ahead of their meeting in Tianjin. The SCO comprises ten member states, including China, Russia, India, Iran, and Pakistan.
Question 17 Jul 16, 2025
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Which Israeli ultra-Orthodox party left the coalition government over disagreements regarding military draft exemptions for its constituents?
United Torah JudaismUnited Torah Judaism, an Israeli ultra-Orthodox party and a key governing partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced it was leaving the coalition government. The party's decision was due to disagreements surrounding a bill that would codify broad military draft exemptions for their constituents, many of whom study Jewish texts instead of enlisting in the military. The departure of the party does not immediately threaten Netanyahu's rule but leaves him with a slim majority in a government that could now more heavily rely on the whims of two far-right parties.
Question 18 Jul 16, 2025
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Which country's oil field was set ablaze after being struck by a drone, according to a recent report?
IraqAn oil field in Iraq’s Dohuk province was set ablaze after being struck by a drone, according to a recent report. The attack was the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused material damage but no casualties. The Kurdish regional government urged the federal government to take urgent and necessary measures to prevent such attacks and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Question 19 Jul 16, 2025
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Which Indian state is set to host the next round of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in September 2025?
New DelhiThe next round of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi in September 2025. This decision was announced by L. Satya Srinivas, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce. The 12th round of talks concluded recently in Brussels, where both sides exchanged offers related to services and non-services sectors. The negotiations aim to seal a comprehensive trade deal by the end of 2025, covering areas like market access, tariffs, and intellectual property rights. The location of New Delhi as the host city underscores India's commitment to advancing this economic partnership.
Question 20 Jul 16, 2025
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Who has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India?
R DoraiswamyR Doraiswamy has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, succeeding Siddhartha Mohanty. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Doraiswamy is expected to bring deep insurance expertise and continuity to LIC’s leadership team as the company navigates post-IPO reforms and increasing competition from private insurers. His three-year tenure begins at a critical time for LIC, which is striving to maintain its dominant market position while adapting to evolving industry dynamics.