Showing questions for July 17, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 1 Jul 17, 2025
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Which organization released a report highlighting the misuse of digital platforms for terrorist financing?
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a report titled 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks,' which highlights the growing threats of terrorist financing in a digitalized world. The report emphasizes the misuse of e-commerce platforms, mobile money systems, and cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups. It also underscores the use of social media for crowdfunding and recruitment, as well as the convergence of terrorist financing with organized crime. The FATF calls for better regulation and monitoring of these digital spaces to mitigate risks.
Question 2 Jul 17, 2025
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Who was arrested in connection with the hit-and-run death of 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh?
Amritpal Singh DhillonAmritpal Singh Dhillon (26) was arrested by the Jalandhar Rural Police for allegedly hitting and killing Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, with his SUV. The incident occurred as Dhillon was reportedly driving at high speed. He was arrested within 30 hours of the incident and sent to judicial custody for two weeks. Dhillon had recently returned to India from Canada, where he had obtained a work permit. His vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.
Question 3 Jul 17, 2025
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What is the annual outlay of the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' approved by the Union Cabinet?
₹24,000 croreThe Union Cabinet approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years, starting from October 2025. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation, and increase farmers' incomes. It will be implemented through the convergence of 36 existing schemes across 11 departments and will benefit around 1.7 crore farmers in 100 districts. The initiative aligns with the government's vision to transform Indian agriculture and ensure sustainable development in lagging regions.
Question 4 Jul 17, 2025
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Which minister emphasized the importance of indigenous counter-UAS systems during a workshop in Delhi?
General Anil ChauhanChief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasized the importance of indigenously developed counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) during a workshop in Delhi. He highlighted the role of these systems during Operation Sindoor, where Indian forces neutralized several Pakistani drones using a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means. General Chauhan stressed that self-reliance in UAV and C-UAS technology is a strategic imperative for India, especially in light of global conflicts showing how drones can shift the tactical balance.
Question 5 Jul 17, 2025
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Which Indian astronaut completed a historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, as announced by the Union Cabinet?
Shubhanshu ShuklaThe Union Cabinet congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for completing a historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the private Axiom-4 mission. This mission marked a significant milestone for India's space program, as Shukla became the first Indian to travel to the ISS. The Cabinet hailed the mission as a moment of pride and a beacon of inspiration for young Indians, highlighting its importance in advancing India's space exploration goals, including future missions like Gaganyaan and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station. His scientific experiments in microgravity contributed to global understanding of human spaceflight and microgravity science.