Showing questions for August 20, 2025
- Total: 37 questions
Question 16 Aug 20, 2025
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What action did the Indian Army take in Maharashtra due to heavy rains and flooding in August 2025?
Set up medical camps and food distribution points for affected residentsIn August 2025, the Indian Army was deployed in Maharashtra as heavy rains caused severe flooding, especially in Mumbai and surrounding districts. The Army established medical camps and food distribution points to assist stranded and affected residents. Over 178 people received first aid, and more than 450 were served meals. The Southern Command confirmed active relocation of families to safer zones. The rains disrupted transport, with railway and monorail services suspended and over 150 flights delayed at Mumbai airport. A red alert was issued for several districts, indicating extreme rainfall.
Question 17 Aug 20, 2025
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During the Emergency, how many deaths were reported to be linked to sterilisation procedures according to the Shah Commission?
1,774The Shah Commission report revealed that 1,774 deaths were linked to sterilisation procedures carried out during the Emergency period (1975-77). These deaths were attributed to poor medical conditions, lack of proper consent, and coercive state policies. The commission also found that 548 unmarried individuals were forcibly sterilised, raising serious ethical and legal concerns. The data underscores the human cost of aggressive population control measures under the Indira Gandhi government. This information was officially presented in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
Question 18 Aug 20, 2025
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Which bill passed in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, aims to expand the National Mineral Exploration Trust’s scope to include offshore and international exploration?
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, and later by the Rajya Sabha amid opposition walkouts. The bill expands the National Mineral Exploration Trust’s scope to allow fund usage in offshore areas and abroad for mineral exploration. It aims to modernize India’s mining framework and support the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. BJP members highlighted transparency in mineral auctions compared to the previous UPA regime’s 'coal scam'. The bill is seen as crucial for securing critical minerals like rare earths.
Question 19 Aug 20, 2025
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President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing Indian Foreign Service officer trainees, emphasized two guiding principles. Which of the following pairs did she highlight?
Rashtrahit Sarvopari and Vasudhaiva KutumbakamPresident Droupadi Murmu urged Indian Foreign Service trainees to uphold 'Rashtrahit Sarvopari' (nation first) while embracing 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (world is one family). She emphasized balancing national interest with global responsibility during a time of geopolitical shifts and climate challenges. The President noted India’s role in addressing global issues like cross-border terrorism and North-South disparities. She also highlighted cultural diplomacy through Yoga, Ayurveda, and millets. These values, she said, should guide India’s diplomatic engagement as it moves toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Question 20 Aug 20, 2025
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Which court refused bail to Arvind Dham, former chairperson of Amtek Group, in a ₹2,700-crore bank fraud case in August 2025?
Delhi High CourtThe Delhi High Court, through Justice Ravinder Dudeja, dismissed Arvind Dham's regular bail application in August 2025, citing insufficient grounds for relief. This decision aligns with the Supreme Court's earlier refusal of interim bail to Dham in April. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Dham in July 2024 and filed a chargesheet in September 2024. The case stems from a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) probe initiated on Supreme Court directions. The ED has attached assets worth over ₹5,115 crore in connection with the fraud.