Showing questions for August 17, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 16 Aug 17, 2025
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What did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis claim the Mahayuti government has 'broken' in reference to the BMC?
Pot of sinsDevendra Fadnavis used the metaphor of breaking a 'dahi handi' to symbolize breaking the 'pot of sins' of those who looted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). He made this statement during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai, linking the festival’s theme of Lord Krishna breaking pots to his government’s anti-corruption stance. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is gearing up for civic elections, and Fadnavis emphasized a new era of development. The undivided Shiv Sena had controlled the BMC for 25 years until 2022. His remarks were seen as a veiled criticism of the Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the polls.
Question 17 Aug 17, 2025
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Where did hundreds of pilgrims gather to offer special prayers for victims of the Chisoti cloudburst?
Machail Mata templeFollowing the devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village, Kishtwar district, hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the Machail Mata temple to offer special prayers for the missing and deceased. The flash floods struck on August 14, killing over 60 people and injuring more than 100. Chisoti is the last motorable village on the route to the Machail Mata shrine, a popular pilgrimage site. The tragedy disrupted the annual Yatra, and devotees prayed for the safety of survivors and peace for the departed souls. The incident drew widespread attention and triggered a large-scale rescue operation.
Question 18 Aug 17, 2025
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Which two chief ministers met in Guwahati to discuss border issues and mutual development?
Himanta Biswa Sarma and Conrad SangmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met in Guwahati to discuss a range of issues, including border disputes and mutual growth. The two leaders had previously agreed to erect border pillars in five of six disputed areas by Independence Day. Meghalaya was carved out of Assam in 1972, leading to long-standing disputes over 12 areas along their 884.9-km border. The March 2022 agreement aimed at resolving these issues, though Pilingata remains unresolved due to differing interpretations. The meeting reaffirmed cooperation between the two sister states.
Question 19 Aug 17, 2025
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Where did the deadly industrial fire occur in Russia on August 16, 2025, resulting in 11 deaths and 130 injuries?
Ryazan regionA major fire broke out at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky District of Russia’s Ryazan region on August 16, 2025, killing 11 people and injuring 130. The blaze originated in a gunpowder workshop, triggering an explosion. Emergency crews recovered two additional bodies overnight, and 29 of the injured remained hospitalized. This was the second fatal incident at the same facility in under four years, highlighting safety concerns. Regional authorities declared a day of mourning, with flags lowered and entertainment events canceled.
Question 20 Aug 17, 2025
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Which South American leader visited Santa Rosa Island in August 2025 to affirm sovereignty amid a dispute with Colombia?
Dina BoluartePeruvian President Dina Boluarte visited Santa Rosa Island in August 2025 to assert Peru’s sovereignty amid rising tensions with Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro had recently challenged Peruvian jurisdiction over the island. Boluarte was welcomed by security chiefs and lawmakers, and she led the singing of the national anthem. The dispute intensified after Peruvian police arrested three Colombian nationals conducting land surveys. Boluarte emphasized that Peru’s sovereignty over the territory is non-negotiable.