Showing questions for August 16, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 11 Aug 16, 2025
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Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away on August 15, 2025, in a private hospital in Chennai. What was the cause of his death?
He died after collapsing at home and sustaining a head injury, later succumbing to his condition in the ICULa Ganesan, the 21st Governor of Nagaland, collapsed at his residence in Chennai on August 8, 2025, and sustained a head injury. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital where he was admitted to the ICU for intensive care. Despite medical efforts, he passed away on August 15, 2025. His death was widely reported by official sources from Kohima Raj Bhavan. The incident highlights the sudden health crisis that led to his demise after a week-long hospitalization.
Question 12 Aug 16, 2025
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Which Chief Minister announced a door-to-door signature campaign across 90 assembly constituencies to demand restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir?
Omar AbdullahJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a grassroots campaign to collect public signatures or thumb impressions across all 90 assembly constituencies. This initiative aims to demonstrate public support for the restoration of statehood. The campaign comes after the Supreme Court referenced the Pahalgam terror attack in statehood discussions, which Abdullah criticized as unjust. He emphasized that the people of J&K should decide their political future, not terrorists. The campaign will culminate in submitting the signatures to the Central Government and the Supreme Court.
Question 13 Aug 16, 2025
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During his Independence Day speech, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin boycotted an event hosted by the Governor. Which event did he boycott and why?
At Home Reception at Raj Bhavan, protesting against the Governor’s actions against state interestsTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin boycotted the 'At Home Reception' hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan on Independence Day. He cited the Governor’s actions as being against the interests of the state’s people. Stalin criticized the erosion of state powers and central overreach in key sectors like education and health. He emphasized that constitutional remedies are needed to restore federal balance. His boycott was a symbolic protest to uphold state autonomy and democratic principles.
Question 14 Aug 16, 2025
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, during his Independence Day address, said Indians must work to make India a 'Vishwa Guru'. What did he mean by this term?
India should emerge as a global leader guiding the world in peace and prosperity based on Indian valuesIn his speech at Bhubaneswar, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Indians to make sacrifices to keep independence alive and contribute to global peace. He defined 'Vishwa Guru' as India’s role in guiding the world out of conflict and moral decline. He emphasized that India’s independence was not just for self-rule but to share its dharma and wisdom with the world. According to him, this vision is rooted in India’s religious and intellectual traditions. He called for a society based on self-governance ('Swa' + 'Tantra') and national confidence.
Question 15 Aug 16, 2025
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In the Nainital Zilla Panchayat election, why did the High Court intervene and what was the outcome of the vote counting?
The High Court ordered investigation into kidnapping allegations and deferred declaration of results until its verdict on August 18The Congress accused BJP of kidnapping five of its Zilla Panchayat members to prevent them from voting, leading to a High Court petition. The court ordered the SSP and District Magistrate to investigate and listed the matter for hearing on August 18. Despite the controversy, the State Election Commission directed vote counting under tight security. The results were sealed and submitted to the court, with the winner to be declared only after the court's verdict. This ensured judicial oversight and maintained electoral integrity during a sensitive political dispute.