Showing questions for August 21, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 11 Aug 21, 2025
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Who among the following is entitled to family pension as a dependent of a deceased government employee, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh?
Unmarried daughterUnion Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh clarified in Lok Sabha that unmarried, widowed, or divorced daughters of deceased government employees are eligible for family pension, subject to certain conditions. This entitlement ensures financial security for female dependents in the absence of the primary earner. The conditions may include age, income, and marital status criteria as per government rules. The announcement reaffirms the government’s commitment to social security for families of government servants. This provision is part of broader pension reforms aimed at inclusivity and support.
Question 12 Aug 21, 2025
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Which event are Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CDS Gen Anil Chauhan scheduled to attend at Army War College, Mhow?
Ransamwad 2025Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi are scheduled to attend ‘Ransamwad 2025’ at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The tri-services seminar aims to enhance coordination among the armed forces and discuss strategic military doctrines. During the event, three joint doctrines, including one on heliborne operations, will be released. This gathering underscores the importance of integrated military planning and modern warfare tactics. It also reflects the government’s focus on strengthening national defence through inter-service collaboration.
Question 13 Aug 21, 2025
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Who filed nomination papers for the Vice Presidential election in the presence of PM Modi and other senior leaders?
CP RadhakrishnanNDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan filed his nomination papers for the Vice Presidential election in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. The nomination papers were submitted to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody, the returning officer. Four sets of papers were filed, with key NDA leaders serving as proposers and seconders. Radhakrishnan is being projected as an experienced and untainted leader suitable for the role of Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The NDA aims to ensure broad-based support through inclusive nomination procedures.
Question 14 Aug 21, 2025
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What was the immediate response of authorities after receiving bomb threat emails at SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School?
Security drills including building evacuations and searches were conductedUpon receiving alerts about suspicious emails at SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School at 7.40 am and 7.42 am respectively, police teams, fire service personnel, and bomb disposal squads were immediately dispatched to the locations. Authorities conducted thorough inspections and carried out precautionary security drills, including evacuating the buildings and searching for any suspicious objects. No explosives were found, and the threats were later confirmed as hoaxes. This response mirrored actions taken during a similar incident just two days earlier on August 19.
Question 15 Aug 21, 2025
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In the Daryaganj building collapse near Sadbhavna Park, how many workers died and what was the cause of the incident?
Three workers died due to collapse during demolitionThree workers—Zubair (24), his uncle Tauqir (32), and Gulsagar (30)—were killed when a portion of a building under demolition collapsed near Sadbhavna Park in Daryaganj. Zubair and Tauqir were on the second floor when the structure gave way; Gulsagar died while attempting to rescue them. The demolition had been ongoing for about 10 days, and the adjacent park wall, which is ASI-protected, was also damaged. A case under BNS section 106(1) for causing death by negligence was filed against the building owners and contractors.