Showing questions for July 23, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 11 Jul 23, 2025
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Why was the Parliament session disrupted for the second consecutive day?
Opposition protests over Bihar SIR and Operation SindoorThe Parliament session was disrupted due to protests by the opposition. They demanded a discussion on the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and Operation Sindoor. Opposition MPs brought placards, staged walkouts, and created a ruckus, leading to repeated adjournments in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The government accused the opposition of double standards for demanding debate while simultaneously disrupting proceedings. The protests highlighted the intense political conflict over these issues.
Question 12 Jul 23, 2025
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What initiative has the Border Security Force (BSF) started to counter the threat of drone warfare along the India-Pakistan border?
Raising 'drone squadrons'The BSF has initiated the formation of 'drone squadrons' as a new defensive measure. This move follows a review of conflicts where Pakistan used nearly 1,000 UAVs. These squadrons will be deployed at sensitive Border Outposts (BOPs) and equipped with various UAVs for surveillance and precision strikes. They aim to neutralize enemy drones and conduct cross-border counter-assaults, operating under a command center in Chandigarh. The BSF is also reinforcing BOPs and collaborating with DRDO and private firms for advanced counter-drone technologies.
Question 13 Jul 23, 2025
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Why is the West Bengal Government likely to call a special Assembly session in August 2025?
To discuss the alleged harassment of Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled statesThe West Bengal Government, led by the TMC, is planning a special Assembly session to address the alleged 'harassment' and 'torture' of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states. Reports suggest these workers are being targeted and sometimes deported, allegedly mistaken for Bangladeshis simply for speaking Bengali. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has highlighted this issue, linking it to concerns among her Muslim vote base feeling alienated. A resolution is expected to be passed after the debate.
Question 14 Jul 23, 2025
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What was the main reason for the protest by Opposition MLAs in the Bihar Assembly on 23rd July 2025?
Opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rollsOpposition MLAs in the Bihar Assembly protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission. They dressed in black, stormed the well, and disrupted proceedings, demanding a discussion on the SIR. The opposition alleges the exercise, happening close to elections, aims to delete names of voters unlikely to support the ruling NDA. They claim there are irregularities, like booth-level officers filling forms on behalf of voters, and that the Speaker refused their adjournment motion.
Question 15 Jul 23, 2025
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What did the Akal Takht Jathedar object to regarding the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur?
Punjab government's plan to hold separate official eventsThe Akal Takht Jathedar, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, objected to the Punjab government's plan to hold separate official events to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. He urged CM Bhagwant Mann to coordinate with Sikh institutions like the SGPC instead of organizing parallel events. The Jathedar emphasized that commemorating such events is the responsibility of the 'Khalsa Panth', and the government should play a supportive role.