Showing questions for August 21, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 26 Aug 21, 2025
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According to the Online Gaming Regulation Bill 2025, what is the penalty for offering online money gaming services illegally?
Imprisonment up to three years or fine up to one crore rupees or bothThe 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025' criminalizes illegal online money gaming. Clause 9(1) states that any person offering such services in violation of Section 5 can be punished with imprisonment up to three years, a fine up to one crore rupees, or both. The bill aims to curb social and financial harms caused by addictive gaming platforms. It also prohibits banks from facilitating transactions for such services. The law targets real money gaming platforms that have heavily sponsored Indian sports, especially cricket.
Question 27 Aug 21, 2025
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Which former Sri Lankan President was arrested on charges of misusing state funds for a private trip to the UK in 2023?
Ranil WickremesingheRanil Wickremesinghe, the former President of Sri Lanka, was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigations Department (FCID) in Colombo over allegations of diverting public funds for a private trip to the United Kingdom. The trip followed an official visit to the US and allegedly included attendance at his wife's convocation ceremony in England. Authorities claim state funds worth over SLRs 600 million were spent on 23 international trips during his tenure from 2022 to 2024. This arrest is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who came to power in 2024 with a mandate to tackle financial and political malpractice. Over a dozen former ministers and officials are under investigation or have been arrested under this drive.
Question 28 Aug 21, 2025
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What did the Supreme Court direct regarding excluded voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar?
To allow submission of claims with Aadhaar or 11 prescribed documentsThe Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to allow voters excluded from the revised electoral rolls in Bihar to submit their claims either online or physically using Aadhaar or any of 11 prescribed documents. This directive was issued to ensure the revision process remains voter-friendly and inclusive. The court expressed surprise that political parties had not assisted excluded voters, noting only two objections were filed by Booth Level Agents (BLAs) since August 1. It further ordered the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar to implead political parties in the proceedings and mandated recognized parties to utilize their 1.6 lakh BLAs to assist voters. The matter has been listed for hearing on September 8.
Question 29 Aug 21, 2025
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What was the Supreme Court’s modified order regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR on August 21, 2025?
Stray dogs to be sterilized, vaccinated, and returned to their original areasThe Supreme Court modified its earlier order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, directing that strays be picked up, sterilized, dewormed, and vaccinated before being released back into the areas from which they were collected, except those infected with rabies or showing aggression. The court banned public feeding of stray dogs and mandated the creation of dedicated feeding zones. The bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, expanded the case to include all states and UTs, making them parties to the proceedings. This revised directive came after the initial order was deemed too harsh, aiming to balance animal welfare with public safety. The decision reflects a humane and structured approach to managing the stray dog population across India.
Question 30 Aug 21, 2025
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Which international summit will see the participation of PM Narendra Modi, President Vladimir Putin, and President Xi Jinping in late August 2025?
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) SummitThe upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, China, will be attended by PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China has announced it will be the largest SCO summit in history, with 20 world leaders participating, including from Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan. President Xi will chair the summit and host bilateral meetings and a banquet. The event underscores growing geopolitical cooperation among member states on issues like security, trade, and regional stability. India’s participation reflects its strategic engagement with both Russia and China despite ongoing bilateral tensions.