Showing questions for August 03, 2025
- Total: 29 questions
Question 6 Aug 03, 2025
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What reason did authorities give for suspending the Amarnath Yatra in 2025?
Heavy rainfall damaged the tracksThe Amarnath Yatra was suspended in August 2025, a week before its scheduled conclusion on Raksha Bandhan, due to heavy rainfall that damaged key pilgrimage tracks. Authorities cited the need for critical repair and maintenance work on the routes, leading to the early termination of the yatra. The pilgrimage, which began on July 3, was halted to ensure pilgrim safety and allow restoration efforts. This decision reflects the vulnerability of Himalayan routes to extreme weather and the administrative challenges in managing large-scale religious events amid climate risks.
Question 7 Aug 03, 2025
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Who alleged being tortured by investigating officers and asked to name Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2008 Malegaon blast case?
Pragya Singh ThakurPragya Singh Thakur, the former BJP MP acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, made sensational allegations of torture during her interrogation. She claimed that officers pressured her to name high-profile individuals, including PM Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath, and RSS figures. These claims were not supported by evidence and were dismissed by Special Judge A K Lahoti in his 1036-page judgment. The Supreme Court had also previously rejected her claims of illegal custody and torture in 2011. Thakur reiterated these allegations outside the Mumbai sessions court after completing her surety formalities on August 2, 2025.
Question 8 Aug 03, 2025
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Which former Chief Minister criticized the Himachal Pradesh government for restarting the lottery system in August 2025?
Prem Kumar DhumalPrem Kumar Dhumal, senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, strongly criticized the state government's decision to restart lotteries. He called it an 'unfortunate decision' that could lead the state towards ruin, citing past social and economic damage caused by lottery addiction. Dhumal recalled that his BJP government had banned lotteries in 1999 to protect employees, laborers, and youth from financial ruin. He emphasized that the ban was a far-sighted policy to prevent families from being destroyed due to gambling losses. The current Congress-led cabinet had approved the move on August 1, 2025, prompting Dhumal’s public condemnation.
Question 9 Aug 03, 2025
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What reason did Prem Kumar Dhumal give for the BJP government banning lotteries in Himachal Pradesh in 1999?
To save people from financial ruin and addictionDhumal stated that the BJP government banned lotteries in 1999 to prevent widespread addiction and financial devastation among the public. He highlighted that government employees, laborers, and youth were spending their salaries and retirement savings on lottery tickets, leading to broken families and economic distress. The decision was described as a visionary step to protect the state from the social curse of gambling. He pointed out that even the Congress government had briefly resumed and then re-banned lotteries after recognizing their harmful effects. The 1996 Himachal High Court ban on single-digit lotteries further supported the need for such protective measures.
Question 10 Aug 03, 2025
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Who was accused by S Ramadoss of planting a bugging device in his residence in Villupuram?
Anbumani RamadossS Ramadoss, the founder of PMK, alleged that his son Anbumani planted a listening device at his residence in Villupuram. He filed complaints with the Kiliyanur police and the cybercrime wing, and handed over the bugging device parts to law enforcement. Ramadoss also hired a private agency to assist in the investigation, emphasizing that it would support the official probe. The accusation comes amid a deepening family and party feud, with both father and son calling for rival general council meetings. He questioned the morality of a son spying on his father and referenced PM Modi’s speech on Rajendra Chola to highlight values of respect and humility.