Showing questions for August 07, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 11 Aug 07, 2025
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Where did Rahul Gandhi appear before a special MP-MLA court in connection with a 2018 criminal defamation case over calling BJP leaders 'murderers' and 'liars'?
ChaibasaRahul Gandhi appeared before the special MP-MLA court at Chaibasa Civil Court in Jharkhand in connection with a defamation case filed in 2018. The case stems from remarks made during an AICC plenary session where he referred to BJP leaders as 'murderers' and 'liars'. After multiple legal delays and rejected pleas for exemption, the Jharkhand High Court directed his appearance. He was granted bail after marking attendance, and the trial will proceed with the next step being charge framing. The case has drawn significant political attention, with both BJP and Congress supporters gathering under tight security.
Question 12 Aug 07, 2025
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Why was the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra suspended in Himachal Pradesh in August 2025?
Due to heavy rains damaging the pilgrimage routeThe Kinnaur Kailash Yatra was suspended due to heavy rains that washed away two makeshift bridges at Tanglippi and Kangarang, endangering pilgrims. The increased water flow and landslides made trekking paths extremely dangerous, prompting the district administration to halt the yatra. A total of 413 stranded devotees were rescued by ITBP and NDRF using ziplines and other emergency measures. Pilgrims were safely sheltered at Milling Khata and Gufa with all necessary arrangements made. The yatra, considered the winter abode of Lord Shiva, began on July 15 and was scheduled to end on August 30.
Question 13 Aug 07, 2025
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Which Indian company recently became 100% Indian-owned after Ant Financial's complete exit?
PaytmPaytm has become fully Indian-owned after Jack Ma’s Ant Financial exited by selling its remaining 5.84% stake in One97 Communications for approximately ₹3,803 crore. This marks a significant shift in the company’s shareholding structure, aligning it more closely with domestic ownership. The move comes at a time when Paytm reported its first fully profitable quarter with a net profit of ₹123 crore in Q1 FY26. Vijay Shekhar Sharma had earlier emphasized Paytm’s India-first approach, and now the company is being compared to Tata in terms of national ownership. This development strengthens the narrative of indigenous control in India’s digital economy.
Question 14 Aug 07, 2025
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What new feature has WhatsApp introduced to enhance user safety against scams?
Safety overview for unrecognized groupsWhatsApp has launched a 'safety overview' feature that alerts users when they are added to a group by someone not in their contacts. The feature provides key details about the group and safety tips, allowing users to exit without viewing the chat. Notifications from such groups are silenced until the user chooses to engage. This is part of WhatsApp’s broader crackdown on scam centers, especially those in Southeast Asia linked to forced labor and organized crime. In the first half of 2025, over 6.8 million scam-linked accounts were banned by Meta’s security teams.
Question 15 Aug 07, 2025
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Which company launched a one-time ESOP for 23,000 employees, including shop-floor workers, in an industry-first move?
Mahindra & MahindraMahindra & Mahindra has initiated a landmark Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) covering about 23,000 employees across its subsidiaries, including factory floor workers—a rare move in India’s corporate sector. The ESOP, valued between ₹400-500 crore, reflects the company’s gratitude for collective performance that led to a 12x growth in market cap since April 2020. It includes Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Electric Automobile, and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility. This inclusive approach underscores a cultural shift toward equitable wealth distribution in large Indian conglomerates. Group CEO Anish Shah highlighted it as a token of appreciation for all employees’ contributions.