Showing questions for August 22, 2025
- Total: 33 questions
Question 16 Aug 22, 2025
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Which parliamentary panel highlighted gaps in the NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers, particularly in protective gear and health coverage?
Standing Committee on Social Justice and EmpowermentThe Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, in its report tabled on August 22, 2025, pointed out that although 73,289 sanitation workers were profiled under the NAMASTE scheme, only 69,231 were validated by urban local bodies. The panel emphasized that despite progress, critical gaps remain in providing protective equipment, health insurance, and training to these workers. With an estimated one lakh sanitation workers nationwide, the unvalidated cases indicate systemic inefficiencies. The report calls for urgent measures to ensure full inclusion and safety of workers engaged in hazardous sanitation work. This scrutiny underscores the need for better implementation and monitoring of welfare schemes.
Question 17 Aug 22, 2025
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What did the Committee on Petitions, Rajya Sabha recommend regarding cancer treatment under government health schemes?
Develop cancer diagnostic packages with standardised pricingThe Committee on Petitions, Rajya Sabha, chaired by Narain Dass Gupta, recommended the development of standardised pricing for cancer diagnostic packages under government-regulated health insurance schemes. This measure aims to make cancer care more affordable and accessible to a wider population. The committee also urged extending price caps enforced by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to include cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy. Currently, a 30% trade margin cap applies to 42 essential anti-cancer drugs, and expanding it would control costs across advanced treatments. These recommendations are part of broader efforts to strengthen India’s public health infrastructure and ensure equitable access to life-saving therapies.
Question 18 Aug 22, 2025
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Who is the Opposition's joint candidate for the vice-presidential election as of August 22, 2025?
B Sudarshan ReddyB Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, filed his nomination as the joint Opposition candidate for the vice-presidential election on August 22, 2025. He was backed by a broad coalition of opposition parties including Congress, NCP(SP), SP, DMK, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and CPI(M). Reddy emphasized that the election is not about individuals but about upholding constitutional values, parliamentary integrity, and institutional independence. His nomination was supported by 160 MPs, including prominent leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sharad Pawar. The electoral college consists of 781 members, and the majority mark is 391, making this a closely watched contest.
Question 19 Aug 22, 2025
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How many hours of legislative business were lost in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session due to disruptions?
84 hoursThe Monsoon Session of Parliament, which concluded on August 22, 2025, saw a significant loss of productivity due to continuous disruptions by the Opposition. The Lok Sabha lost over 84 hours to forced adjournments, the highest in the 18th Lok Sabha. Originally, 120 hours of discussion were planned, but only 37 hours and 7 minutes of effective business were conducted. Speaker Om Birla criticized the disruptions, stating they undermined democratic discourse. Despite the chaos, the government managed to pass 12 Bills in the Lok Sabha, including key legislation like the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
Question 20 Aug 22, 2025
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Which reform measure has the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) implemented to reduce the recruitment cycle from 15–18 months to 6–10 months?
Reduction in exam notice duration from 45 to 21 daysThe Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced multiple reforms to shorten its recruitment cycle, including reducing the exam notice period from around 45 days to 21 days. Other key measures include transitioning fully to computer-based exams, reducing the number of exam tiers, eliminating descriptive papers (except for Hindi translators), and discontinuing interviews. The introduction of an e-dossier system has also streamlined pre-appointment verification by enabling digital tracking and faster coordination between SSC and ministries. These reforms have collectively cut the recruitment cycle by nearly 60%, improving efficiency and transparency. The e-dossier system is already operational in major exams like CGL 2024 and CHSL 2024.