Showing questions for July 24, 2025
- Total: 35 questions
Question 16 Jul 24, 2025
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What directive did the Election Commission of India issue to the West Bengal government regarding the Chief Electoral Officer's office?
To create a separate election department with full financial and administrative autonomyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the West Bengal government to ensure full financial and administrative autonomy for the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) by creating a separate election department. Currently, CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal holds a dual role as Additional Chief Secretary in the Home Department, which the ECI views as a conflict of interest. The ECI emphasized that the CEO's office must have a dedicated budget head and a separate financial advisor to function independently. This directive is seen as a step toward enabling a fair and effective Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bengal. The commission also requested the filling of four vacant senior positions in the CEO office ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Question 17 Jul 24, 2025
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What action did the Haryana Human Rights Commission take regarding a physically challenged man who was stripped and filmed in police custody?
Ordered the Home Department to pay ₹50,000 compensation, recoverable from the involved police officialsThe Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) strongly condemned the inhumane treatment of a physically challenged chartered accountant who was forced to undress and filmed in semi-nude condition at Faridabad's Saran police station in May 2021. An inquiry confirmed that an ASI and a constable were involved in the act, which caused the victim severe mental trauma and depression. The Full Bench of HHRC, led by Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra, termed the act a violation of Article 21 (right to life and dignity). The commission ordered the Haryana Home Department to pay ₹50,000 as compensation, to be recovered from the two guilty officers. It emphasized that such degrading treatment, especially of a person with disability, undermines constitutional values.
Question 18 Jul 24, 2025
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What major infrastructure projects did Urban Development Advisor DS Dhesi announce tenders for in Gurugram by August 15, 2025?
Two crucial flyovers at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chowk and Dadi Sati ChowkDuring the District Coordination Meeting in Gurugram, Urban Development Advisor DS Dhesi instructed the GMDA to issue tenders by August 15, 2025, for two major flyover projects. The first is at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chowk (Sectors 45-46-51-52) with a budget of ₹52 crore, and the second at Dadi Sati Chowk (Sectors 85-86-89-90) costing ₹59 crore. He also emphasized expediting a ₹45 crore stormwater drain project to combat flooding, aligning it with the proposed Metro line. Tenders for the second leg of the drain, costing ₹25 crore, were to be floated within a month. Dhesi reviewed progress on the Kherki Daula toll plaza relocation and the Gurugram-Pataudi Road, both on track for completion by December 31, 2025.
Question 19 Jul 24, 2025
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Which country did President Donald Trump announce a 15% tariff on imported goods from, marking a reduction from the previously proposed 25% rate?
JapanPresident Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan, reducing the proposed tariff on imported goods from 25% to 15%. This decision followed discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and was aimed at easing trade tensions. The revised tariff is part of a broader strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage Japanese investment in the U.S. Trump also claimed Japan would invest $550 billion in the U.S. and open its markets to American autos and rice. The announcement was made via Truth Social and reflects Trump's approach to using tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations.
Question 20 Jul 24, 2025
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What was the percentage drop in General Motors' net income in the second quarter, attributed partly to looming tariffs?
35 percentGeneral Motors reported a 35 percent drop in its net income during the second quarter, citing concerns about the impact of tariffs on its business in the coming months. This financial downturn caused the company's stock to decline significantly. The tariffs, part of President Trump’s broader trade policy, have raised concerns about increased costs for businesses and consumers. While the administration argues tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the U.S., companies like GM are already feeling the financial strain. The market reaction highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the trade policy's long-term effects.