Showing questions for August 04, 2025
- Total: 29 questions
Question 6 Aug 04, 2025
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Which bill is the government planning to push in the Lok Sabha amid the ongoing parliamentary deadlock over the SIR issue?
National Sports Governance BillThe government is set to push the National Sports Governance Bill in the Lok Sabha to ensure greater transparency in the functioning of sports bodies. This move comes despite the ongoing deadlock in Parliament, where the Opposition has been demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Rajya Sabha, meanwhile, is scheduled to pass a resolution by Home Minister Amit Shah extending President’s rule in Manipur. The Lower House has listed the bill for consideration and passage, indicating the government’s intent to advance its legislative agenda despite disruptions. The SIR issue has caused repeated adjournments, but the government remains focused on key bills.
Question 7 Aug 04, 2025
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What is the main reason for the Opposition's protest in Parliament during the Monsoon Session?
Demand for discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rollsThe Opposition, united under the INDIA bloc, is protesting because their demand for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has been rejected by the ruling alliance. They allege that the Election Commission’s exercise aims to remove voters sympathetic to opposition parties and benefit the BJP-led NDA. The EC, however, claims the SIR is meant to protect electoral integrity by ensuring only eligible voters remain on the rolls. Rahul Gandhi has accused the EC of 'vote chori' (vote stealing), which the EC has dismissed as baseless. The continuous disruptions have led to a near washout of parliamentary proceedings since July 21.
Question 8 Aug 04, 2025
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What did the government-appointed panel warn about mining in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand?
Unscientific mining is destabilising slopes and threatening villagesA government-appointed expert panel has warned that unscientific mining in Bageshwar district is causing slope destabilisation, increasing landslide risks, and threatening villages and agriculture. The report, submitted to the National Green Tribunal, found that steep vertical cuts and improper debris disposal are aggravating waterlogging and slope failures. Bageshwar lies in seismic zone V, making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes, and unregulated mining could worsen ground instability. The panel also noted disrupted drainage patterns, drying springs, and crop losses. It recommended sweeping reforms and better monitoring to prevent ecological disaster, drawing parallels to the Joshimath land subsidence crisis.
Question 9 Aug 04, 2025
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What major drug seizure did the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) report in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand?
Five lakh Tramadol and Alprazolam tablets worth ₹20 croreThe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized approximately five lakh Tramadol and Alprazolam tablets worth ₹20 crore and arrested five individuals in a crackdown on an illegal drug syndicate operating across UP and Uttarakhand. The operations, conducted in Dehradun, Jaspur, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, and Saharanpur, revealed a network that misused drug sale licenses, including one leased by a milk vendor for ₹5,000 per month. Tramadol, a psychotropic substance, and Alprazolam, often misused recreationally, were being diverted illegally. The NCB is investigating the mastermind behind the network and has alerted state agencies for follow-up. The seizure highlights the growing issue of pharmaceutical drug abuse.
Question 10 Aug 04, 2025
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Why are educators and mental health experts concerned about adolescents using AI chatbots like ChatGPT?
They fear it creates emotional dependency and hinders real social developmentExperts are alarmed by the growing trend of adolescents turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to share personal emotions and problems. They warn this creates a false sense of emotional safety, leading to dependency on machines for validation. Principal Sudha Acharya notes that AI responses are designed to engage and affirm, reinforcing approval-seeking behavior and weakening real-life communication skills. The lack of parental emotional support is cited as a root cause, pushing teens toward digital solace. This trend is linked to rising cases of self-harm among students struggling with body image and social validation, making the issue a serious mental health concern.