Showing questions for July 28, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 1 Jul 28, 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the construction of grand statues of which two Chola emperors during an event at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola IPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the construction of grand statues of Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola I during a ceremony in Tamil Nadu to honor the legacy of the Chola dynasty. The event coincided with the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola I, celebrated as 'Aadi Thiruvathirai'. The statues are intended to serve as modern pillars of India’s historical consciousness and national pride. This initiative aligns with Modi’s broader efforts to promote Tamil culture, including the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and the translation of Tamil classics like Thirukkural. The announcement was made after Modi paid homage at the Brihadeeswara Temple and released a commemorative coin for Rajendra Chola I.
Question 2 Jul 28, 2025
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What was the primary reason cited by the Election Commission for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls?
To ensure accuracy and transparency in voter listsThe Election Commission initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls to ensure accuracy, inclusivity, and transparency ahead of the high-stakes Assembly elections. During the enumeration phase, over 65 lakh electors were found to be untraceable, deceased, or registered multiple times, indicating serious discrepancies. The EC emphasized that the draft list is not final and that a claims and objections period (August 1 to September 1) allows for corrections. Opposition parties raised concerns about disenfranchisement, calling the process a 'citizenship test', but the EC maintained it was a standard verification exercise. The BJP supported the move, alleging that opposition parties benefit from inflated rolls due to infiltrators.
Question 3 Jul 28, 2025
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Who did International Master Divya Deshmukh hold to a draw to force a tiebreaker in the Women’s Chess World Cup final?
Koneru HumpyIn the Women’s Chess World Cup final held in Batumi, Georgia, International Master Divya Deshmukh held Grandmaster Koneru Humpy to a draw in the second game, forcing the contest into a tiebreaker. Divya showed composure and solid defensive skills against Humpy’s Queen’s pawn opening, neutralizing her opponent’s optical advantage with precise knight and rook placements. The resulting queen-and-minor-piece endgame offered little winning chance, leading to a draw. The tiebreaker, consisting of shorter-duration games, was scheduled for the next day. This performance highlighted Divya’s rising stature in Indian chess and her ability to challenge top-ranked players.
Question 4 Jul 28, 2025
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Which two Indian cricketers scored unbeaten centuries to secure a dramatic draw against England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford?
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington SundarIn a historic fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, Ravindra Jadeja (107*) and Washington Sundar (101*) batted through more than two sessions to salvage a draw for India after being in a precarious position. India had lost openers for ducks and faced a 311-run deficit, but centuries from Gill (103) and Rahul (90) followed by Jadeja and Sundar’s resilience turned the tide. Their unbroken 203-run partnership frustrated England, especially captain Ben Stokes, who wanted to end the game. The draw kept the series alive ahead of the final Test at The Oval. Their performance was hailed as one of the greatest rearguard actions in Indian Test history.
Question 5 Jul 28, 2025
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How many people died in the stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 28, 2025?
SixOn the morning of July 28, 2025, a tragic stampede occurred near the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to 28 others, five of them serious. The incident happened around 9 AM when a large crowd was ascending the stairs toward the temple. Rescue teams quickly responded, retrieving bodies and transporting the injured to hospitals, with the critically wounded taken to AIIMS Rishikesh. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced financial aid of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives, highlighting the recurring issue of crowd management at religious sites.