Showing questions for August 17, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 26 Aug 17, 2025
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Why did Air Canada suspend all flight operations in August 2025?
Due to a strike by over 10,000 flight attendantsAir Canada suspended all operations after more than 10,000 flight attendants went on strike following a failed contract negotiation. The union rejected government-directed arbitration, preserving their right to strike. The airline began locking out staff after the 1 a.m. EDT strike began. Around 130,000 passengers were affected daily, with 25,000 Canadians potentially stranded abroad. Restarting operations could take up to a week even after a deal is reached, due to the scale of the shutdown.
Question 27 Aug 17, 2025
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Who won the St Louis Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, where D Gukesh finished tied sixth?
Levon AronianLevon Aronian of the USA won the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament convincingly, finishing with 24.5 points, two rounds ahead of schedule. Gukesh started strong on the final day, scoring 3.5 points in four games, but lost momentum with two losses and three draws in the last five games, ending with 18 points. Aronian, aged 42, secured his second consecutive title after also winning the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas. Fabiano Caruana came second with 21.5 points, followed by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. This event was a key performance indicator ahead of upcoming world championship cycles.
Question 28 Aug 17, 2025
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Why did the Delhi High Court stay the Equestrian Federation of India’s (EFI) Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) scheduled for August 17, 2025?
Due to serious disputes over EFI's functioning and legitimacy of member clubsThe Delhi High Court stayed the EOGM noting serious disputes across all aspects of EFI’s operations. The Rajasthan Equestrian Association challenged the meeting, alleging that Col Jaiveer Singh was attempting to run EFI as a 'one-man show' and that several member clubs were bogus. The court observed no rationale in further complicating the situation and postponed the hearing to October 13, 2025. Issues included the creation of a separate email ID, membership approvals, and selection criteria for major events. The Sports Ministry’s 2021 exemption of EFI from key Sports Code provisions is also under legal challenge.
Question 29 Aug 17, 2025
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Which Indian teenage squash player reached the final of the NSW Bega Open 2025 by defeating Nour Khafagy in a five-game semifinal?
Anahat SinghAnahat Singh, a 17-year-old Indian squash prodigy and double Asian Games bronze medallist, defeated Egypt’s Nour Khafagy 3-2 (10-12, 11-5, 11-5, 10-12, 11-7) in a 54-minute semifinal to reach the NSW Bega Open final. Despite picking up an injury during the match, she showed resilience. She is the top seed and the first Indian woman to reach a PSA Copper final. In the final, she faced Egypt’s Habiba Hani. Anahat, from Delhi, was the youngest Indian at the 2022 Commonwealth Games at age 14.
Question 30 Aug 17, 2025
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Which Indian golfer moved from Tied-46th to Tied-37th at the BMW Championship and is close to qualifying for the Tour Championship?
Akshay BhatiaAkshay Bhatia shot a 1-under 69 in the second round of the BMW Championship, improving his position from Tied-46th to Tied-37th. With a total score of 4-over after 36 holes, he is just outside the Top-30 players who qualify for the Tour Championship. A Hero-sponsored golfer, Bhatia had finished sixth in the previous week’s St Jude Championship. He played alongside Viktor Hovland in the second round. The tournament is being led by Scotsman Robert MacIntyre, who holds a five-shot lead after two strong rounds.