Showing questions for August 01, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 21 Aug 01, 2025
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How many people were killed in Beijing due to rain-triggered floods as reported by local officials?
44Local officials in Beijing confirmed that at least 44 people were killed and nine others remained missing following severe rainstorms and floods that hit the city over a one-week period. The northern mountainous districts of Miyun and Yanqing were the hardest hit. The heavy rains began on Saturday and caused extensive damage, including destruction of 31 road sections and power outages in 136 villages. Over 80,000 residents were relocated as part of emergency evacuation efforts. The Chinese government, under President Xi Jinping’s orders, launched full-scale disaster relief operations, and financial aid totaling 550 million yuan was allocated by various ministries to support recovery in Beijing and other affected regions.
Question 22 Aug 01, 2025
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What major step did Myanmar’s military government announce on August 1, 2025, regarding its state of emergency?
Ending the State of EmergencyOn August 1, 2025, Myanmar’s military government announced the end of the state of emergency that had been in place since the February 2021 coup. This decision coincided with the restructuring of administrative bodies, dissolving the State Administration Council and transferring power to the National Defence and Security Council. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, though relinquishing some formal titles, retained central power as acting president and head of the newly formed State Security and Peace Commission. The move is ostensibly to pave the way for elections by December 2025, though critics argue it is a strategy to legitimize continued military rule. Independent analysts and opposition groups, including the National Unity Government, have dismissed the planned elections as neither free nor fair due to ongoing civil conflict and suppression of political dissent.
Question 23 Aug 01, 2025
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Why did an Australian appeals court rule against X Corp. in a recent legal case?
For failing to comply with child safety regulationsThe Australian federal appeals court unanimously rejected X Corp.’s appeal against a directive from the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, requiring the company to provide details on how it combats child exploitation material on its platform. The court affirmed that foreign corporate restructuring, such as Twitter’s merger into X, does not exempt companies from complying with Australian laws. The ruling emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability for tech platforms operating in Australia. Inman Grant has been a leading figure in online safety, including pushing for a ban on social media access for children under 16. X had previously been fined 610,500 AUD for an incomplete response and is currently involved in a separate legal case over non-payment of the penalty.
Question 24 Aug 01, 2025
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What was the primary purpose of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan on August 2, 2025?
To enhance bilateral ties and discuss regional issues including the Iran-Israel conflictIranian President Massoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan on a two-day trip starting August 2, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to strengthen bilateral relations across political, economic, religious, and cultural spheres. The agenda included high-level meetings with Pakistan’s top civil and military leadership, such as President Asif Ali Zardari and Army Chief Asim Munir. A key focus was discussing regional developments, particularly the recent Iran-Israel conflict, tensions in South Asia, and the situation in Gaza. Pakistan had previously expressed solidarity with Iran during the conflict, reinforcing strategic ties. Another objective was to boost cross-border trade, aiming to exceed the current $3 billion volume.
Question 25 Aug 01, 2025
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What did the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi condemn the United States for in early August 2025?
Imposing tariffs on Indian goods and sanctions on Indian firms trading with IranThe Iranian Embassy in New Delhi strongly criticized the United States for imposing a 25% tariff on Indian imports and sanctioning six Indian companies allegedly involved in petrochemical trade with Iran. In a statement on social media, the embassy labeled these actions as 'economic imperialism' and a violation of international law and national sovereignty. It accused the U.S. of weaponizing economic tools to pressure independent nations and undermine their development. The sanctions are part of a broader U.S. effort to curb entities bypassing restrictions on Iran’s energy sector. Analysts warn that such measures could strain India’s diplomatic balancing act between its strategic partnership with the U.S. and its energy and trade ties with Iran.