Showing questions for August 10, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 11 Aug 10, 2025
▼
Why did the Punjab and Haryana High Court express concern over the acquisition of land under the Punjab land pooling policy 2025?
The land is among the most fertile in Punjab and its acquisition could impact the social milieuThe court highlighted that the land targeted under the policy is among the most fertile in Punjab, raising concerns about the long-term agricultural and social consequences of its acquisition. Under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, multi-cropped land cannot be acquired except in exceptional circumstances, which the state has not demonstrated. The judges noted that such acquisition could disrupt the livelihoods of farmers and alter the social structure of rural communities. The absence of social impact assessment further amplified these concerns. The court stressed that sustainable development must balance urban expansion with the protection of agricultural resources.
Question 12 Aug 10, 2025
▼
Which initiative did Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launch to combat cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons via drones?
Baaz Akh (Hawk Eye)Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, launched an indigenous anti-drone system named 'Baaz Akh' (Hawk Eye) in Tarn Taran, a border district. This system is designed to detect, intercept, and neutralize unauthorized drone activity originating from Pakistan. Punjab becomes the first Indian state to deploy its own anti-drone system along the border, working in coordination with the Border Security Force. The initiative is a critical component of the state’s 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' (war against drugs) campaign. It aims to curb the increasing use of drones for smuggling narcotics and weapons across the 553-km Punjab-Pakistan border.
Question 13 Aug 10, 2025
▼
What are the key demands of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Lex Apex Body (LAB) during their three-day hunger strike in Ladakh?
Statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, separate Lok Sabha seats, and a public service commissionThe Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Lex Apex Body (LAB) launched a three-day hunger strike in Kargil to demand statehood for Ladakh, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and the establishment of a public service commission. They expressed dissatisfaction over the central government's delay in resuming talks on these issues, particularly statehood and Sixth Schedule, despite earlier assurances. The protest is part of a five-year-long agitation involving strikes, marches, and fasts. Protesters carried banners calling for an end to 'colonial treatment' and emphasizing self-governance. The delay in dialogue prompted the escalation to a hunger strike, signaling growing frustration among local representatives.
Question 14 Aug 10, 2025
▼
What discount scheme did the Railway Ministry announce for the festival season in 2025, and when is it applicable?
20% discount on return journey tickets booked between October 13–26 and returning between November 17–December 1The Railway Ministry announced a 20% discount on the base fare of return journey tickets for travel during the 2025 festival season. The scheme requires passengers to book onward travel between October 13 and 26, 2025, and return travel between November 17 and December 1, 2025, on the same train. Tickets must be booked from August 14, 2025, and both onward and return tickets must be confirmed. The rebate applies only to the return journey's base fare and is not valid for flexi-fare trains like Rajdhani or Shatabdi. This initiative aims to manage passenger surge during festivals while encouraging advance bookings and round-trip travel planning.
Question 15 Aug 10, 2025
▼
Which body of water was the site of a controversial Chinese live-fire naval exercise that prompted flight diversions and diplomatic complaints?
Tasman SeaIn February, a Chinese naval flotilla conducted a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, the body of water separating Australia and New Zealand. This rare southern deployment included a flotilla that partially circumnavigated Australia, signaling an expansion of China's military reach. The exercise was conducted with minimal prior notice, forcing commercial airlines to divert flights for safety. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese later raised the issue directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit. The incident intensified discussions between Australia and New Zealand on regional security and defense integration.