Showing questions for August 12, 2025
- Total: 25 questions
Question 11 Aug 12, 2025
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What reason did Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju give for considering an early end to the Monsoon Session of Parliament?
Opposition parties were repeatedly disrupting proceedingsParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju cited repeated disruptions by opposition parties as the primary reason for possibly ending the Monsoon Session early. He criticized the opposition for focusing only on headline management and not allowing Parliament to function productively. The session, which began on June 21, faced disruptions for 14 days, with opposition members protesting over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Rijiju emphasized that the government would proceed with its legislative agenda regardless of opposition participation. He also stated that raising the same issue daily was wasting parliamentary time.
Question 12 Aug 12, 2025
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What was the local theme of World Indigenous Day 2025 celebrated in Delhi?
Indigenous People, Identity and Constitutional RightsThe Adivasi Mahasabha – Delhi Pradesh, along with various tribal organizations, celebrated World Indigenous Day 2025 at Arya Auditorium, East of Kailash, with the local theme 'Indigenous People, Identity and Constitutional Rights'. The global theme was 'Tribal & Artificial Intelligence — Defending Rights, Shaping the Future'. The event featured cultural performances including Kharia, Ho, Nagpuri, Oraon, Santal, and Naga dances, along with nukkad nataks. UNESCO Co-Chairperson Sona Jharia Minz delivered the keynote address on tribal rights and AI. The celebration aimed to highlight the importance of preserving tribal identity and ensuring constitutional safeguards for indigenous communities.
Question 13 Aug 12, 2025
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What action did the Delhi High Court direct the CBI to take regarding the alleged extortion racket in Tihar Jail?
Lodge an FIRThe Delhi High Court, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, directed the CBI to register an FIR based on the findings of its preliminary inquiry into an alleged extortion racket in Tihar Jail. The court found 'very disturbing facts' in the inspecting judge's report, including collusion between jail officials, inmates, and outsiders. It emphasized the need for prompt investigation and ordered a status report in a sealed cover by the next hearing. The court also questioned the failure to provide basic human needs to inmates while illegal privileges flourish. This reflects growing judicial concern over systemic corruption in prisons.
Question 14 Aug 12, 2025
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The Supreme Court recently confirmed the conviction of Medha Patkar in a defamation case filed by whom?
Delhi LG V K SaxenaThe Supreme Court upheld the conviction of activist Medha Patkar in a 25-year-old defamation case originally filed by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, when he was heading an NGO in Gujarat. The court set aside the penalty but clarified that the supervision order would not be enforced. The trial court had found her statements defamatory and crafted to damage Saxena's reputation. The High Court had previously upheld the conviction, citing no procedural flaws. This case underscores the legal consequences of public allegations without sufficient evidence.
Question 15 Aug 12, 2025
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The FBI's investigation into the Silk Road darknet marketplace succeeded primarily due to which method?
Use of undercover agentsThe FBI successfully dismantled the Silk Road, a darknet marketplace for illegal goods, by deploying an undercover agent who posed as a drug dealer. This agent built trust with the operator, 'Dread Pirate Roberts' (Ross Ulbricht), and even engaged in a fake assassination plot. The operation led to the infiltration of Silk Road's server and Ulbricht’s arrest. This case exemplifies the effectiveness of Special Investigation Techniques (SITs) like undercover operations. The article highlights the need for similar regulated SITs in India.