Showing questions for August 03, 2025
- Total: 29 questions
Question 21 Aug 03, 2025
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Which country received a $6.48 million grant from India to expand its public ferry network in August 2025?
MaldivesIndia provided a $6.48 million grant to the Maldives to enhance ferry services, expand maritime connectivity, and uplift community livelihoods. The funding is part of the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Phase III. The project includes building 12 new ferries and developing key ferry terminals in Zone 2 and Ungoofaaru. This initiative aims to improve inter-atoll transportation and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, earlier than the initially planned 2027. The Maldivian government reaffirmed its commitment to extending the Raajje Transport Link service to all atolls by year-end.
Question 22 Aug 03, 2025
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Who is the newly arrived Iranian President who visited Pakistan on a two-day official trip in August 2025?
Masoud PezeshkianMasoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on August 2, 2025, for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties amid regional tensions. He was received in Lahore by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, and other officials. Pezeshkian, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, held talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This marked his first official visit to Pakistan since assuming office. The discussions focused on enhancing trade, energy cooperation, and regional stability, reflecting efforts to deepen Iran-Pakistan diplomatic engagement.
Question 23 Aug 03, 2025
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What did US President Donald Trump do after the July 2025 jobs report showed weaker-than-expected hiring?
Fired the director of the Bureau of Labor StatisticsOn July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after the monthly jobs report revealed a slowdown in hiring and downward revisions for May and June. Trump claimed on Truth Social that the data was manipulated to make Republicans and himself look bad, though he provided no evidence. His move was widely condemned by economists and former BLS officials, who defended the agency's nonpartisan integrity. The firing raised serious concerns about political interference in independent economic data, traditionally seen as a 'gold standard' globally. Critics viewed it as an attack on institutional credibility and data transparency.
Question 24 Aug 03, 2025
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What did the UN agency head Philippe Lazzarini criticize regarding aid delivery to Gaza in early August 2025?
Airdrops being costly and insufficient compared to opening road crossingsPhilippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, criticized the reliance on airdrops for delivering aid to Gaza, calling them highly costly, insufficient, and inefficient. He emphasized that if there is political will for airdrops, there should be equal will to open road crossings, which are more effective. His comments came amid a worsening famine crisis, with over 850 people killed near aid distribution sites since May. The blockade and unsafe conditions have made overland delivery extremely difficult, exacerbating hunger. Lazzarini urged the international community to return to proven methods of aid delivery to save lives.
Question 25 Aug 03, 2025
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What did Keystone Law reveal about the repatriation of remains after the Air India 171 crash in June 2025?
Two out of 12 caskets repatriated to the UK were mislabelledKeystone Law, representing families of victims of the Air India 171 crash, revealed that two out of 12 caskets repatriated to the UK were mislabelled, mishandled, and misidentified. The firm warned that if this error rate (15%) is extrapolated, up to 40 sets of remains could be affected. The plane crashed on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and crew, including 52 British nationals. High-level India-UK talks were held to address the issue, with DNA matches still pending confirmation. The Indian MEA maintained that all remains were handled professionally, but families continue to seek clarity and accountability.