Showing questions for August 16, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 1 Aug 16, 2025
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Which Indian company aims for its Saffola food business to surpass its edible oil segment and target ₹20,000 crore revenue by 2030?
Marico LtdMarico Ltd has set an ambitious goal for its Saffola food business to outperform its traditional edible oil segment. The company reported food sales exceeding ₹900 crore in FY25 and plans to scale up products like oats, honey, muesli, and snacks under brands such as Saffola, True Elements, and Plix. To support this growth, Marico is investing heavily in automation, artificial intelligence, and advertising. The focus is on building brand equity and driving innovation for sustainable long-term expansion. The company targets a revenue of ₹20,000 crore by 2030 through this strategic shift.
Question 2 Aug 16, 2025
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What is the primary objective of PM Modi's newly announced high-level mission during the 79th Independence Day speech?
To address demographic changes caused by infiltrationPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered demography mission to counter the perceived threat of demographic changes due to illegal infiltration from neighboring countries. He described it as a 'deliberate conspiracy' affecting border regions and national security. This mission aims to safeguard the socio-cultural and political fabric of vulnerable areas. It aligns with his broader theme of 'aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) and national integrity. The announcement was part of his 103-minute-long address, the longest by any Indian PM on Independence Day.
Question 3 Aug 16, 2025
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What major infrastructure project did the Sholay film crew build during the nearly three-year-long shoot in Ramanagara?
A road from Bangalore-Mysore highway to the film setsDuring the filming of 'Sholay', which lasted nearly two and a half years, the production team constructed a road from the Bangalore-Mysore highway to the shooting location in Ramadevara Betta, Karnataka. This was necessary to transport equipment and personnel to the remote, rocky terrain that served as the fictional village of Ramgarh. Locals recall that the crew also built an entire township for the shoot. The construction of the road significantly transformed the region, later upgraded to a tar road by the Forest Department. The film’s legacy continues to attract tourists and sustain local pride.
Question 4 Aug 16, 2025
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What was the cause of the wall collapse near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi that killed six people?
Heavy rain causing structural failure of roofs in adjoining roomsOn August 15, 2025, a wall of Dargah Sharif Patte Shah inside the Humayun’s Tomb complex collapsed due to heavy rainfall. As worshippers took shelter in three adjoining rooms during the downpour, the roofs of two rooms caved in and the third was damaged. The incident occurred around 3:45 PM during Friday prayers. Six people, including three women, were killed and four others injured. Ten individuals were rescued from the debris, and nine injured were taken to hospitals including AIIMS Trauma Centre. The area was cordoned off for safety and investigation.
Question 5 Aug 16, 2025
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What did US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss during their summit in Alaska?
The ongoing war in UkraineUS President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit at a US airbase in Alaska to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. This marked the first meeting between sitting US and Russian leaders in over four years and Putin’s first visit to a Western country since the 2022 invasion. Russia presented uncompromising demands, including Ukrainian troop withdrawal from annexed regions, halting conscription, abandoning NATO, and stopping Western arms supplies. The talks were tense, with deep geopolitical divides, but represented a rare moment of direct dialogue. Global attention was focused on whether any breakthrough could be achieved.