Showing questions for August 19, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 16 Aug 19, 2025
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Where was India’s first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks commissioned?
VaranasiThe Ministry of Railways announced the commissioning of India’s first removable solar panel system between railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi. This 70-metre system consists of 28 panels with a capacity of 15KWp and marks a significant step towards green and sustainable rail transport. The innovation allows for easy removal and maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted rail operations. It reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to renewable energy and reducing its carbon footprint. The project was highlighted in an official post on X by the Ministry of Railways on August 19, 2025.
Question 17 Aug 19, 2025
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How many bodies have been recovered so far in the Chisoti village cloudburst tragedy in Kishtwar?
61As per the report, rescue workers have recovered 61 bodies in the aftermath of the devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village of Kishtwar. Among the deceased are three personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) who were deployed for yatra security. The search operation entered its fifth day with multiple agencies like the Army, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and local volunteers involved. Despite challenging weather and warnings of heavy rain, the teams continue to search for around 50 missing people. The incident occurred on August 14, 2025, when a brief 18-second cloudburst triggered a massive landslide.
Question 18 Aug 19, 2025
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In which state did the government begin the second phase of eviction in the Rengma reserve forest in August 2025?
AssamThe Assam government commenced the second phase of eviction in the Rengma reserve forest in Golaghat district on August 19, 2025. This phase targeted 26 hectares of encroached land and led to the eviction of 41 families and demolition of 65 illegal structures. The drive, conducted by the Forest Department with support from police and CRPF, follows a previous phase that cleared over 1,200 hectares and displaced around 1,500 families. Authorities claim the action adheres to legal procedures and environmental safeguards. The evictions are part of a broader mission to reclaim forest land and ensure ecological security in Assam.
Question 19 Aug 19, 2025
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Which institute is set to be established in Guwahati with mentorship from IIM-Ahmedabad?
IIM-GuwahatiThe Union Cabinet approved the establishment of IIM-Guwahati, which will be mentored by IIM-Ahmedabad. This will be the 22nd IIM in India and the second in the Northeast after Shillong. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for allegedly disrupting the bill's introduction in Parliament. The institute is expected to start functioning from a temporary campus in 2025, with a permanent campus planned in Palasbari. This development makes Guwahati a hub for premier educational institutions, including IIT, AIIMS, and NLU.
Question 20 Aug 19, 2025
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How many people were electrocuted during the Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Hyderabad?
FiveFive people were electrocuted and four others injured when a chariot came into contact with overhead electric wires during a Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when the chariot, being pushed after the vehicle ran out of fuel, came into contact with a snapped cable wire that touched the brass frame around the deity. A preliminary investigation confirmed the cause of the electrocution. Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for each victim’s family and promised full medical coverage for the injured. A detailed inquiry has been ordered, and a safety drive on hanging wires has been initiated across Hyderabad.