Showing questions for August 26, 2025
- Total: 21 questions
Question 11 Aug 26, 2025
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Why did royalty payments by Indian subsidiaries of foreign firms decline sharply in 2024-25, according to regulatory and market dynamics?
Shareholders rejected excessive royalty proposals and governance concerns aroseRoyalty payments by Indian subsidiaries halved in 2024-25 due to increased scrutiny from SEBI, investor backlash, and corporate governance concerns. SEBI found that many companies paid royalties exceeding 20% of net profits to related parties, often without paying dividends. Cases like Nestle India saw shareholders reject higher royalty payments, with over 57% voting against. Firms faced pressure as such payments were seen as enriching foreign parents at the expense of minority shareholders. As a result, companies lowered royalty outflows to avoid controversy and comply with the policy requiring shareholder approval for payments exceeding 5% of sales.
Question 12 Aug 26, 2025
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What action did Nazara Technologies take in response to the proposed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025?
Ceased real money online gaming operations through its associate Moonshine TechnologiesFollowing the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which seeks to ban money-based games, Nazara Technologies took precautionary measures. It announced that Moonshine Technologies Private Limited, an associate in which Nazara holds a 46.07% stake, has stopped offering real money online gaming services. This decision was made 'in due respect of the government's mandate' and as a matter of 'abundant caution'. The regulatory uncertainty caused a 20.37% stock drop on BSE and triggered a broader sell-off in online gaming stocks like Delta Corp and OnMobile Global. Investors are concerned about the future viability of the real-money gaming segment in India.
Question 13 Aug 26, 2025
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Which country has begun large-scale emergency preparations for Typhoon Kajiki, the most powerful storm of the year, with wind speeds up to 166 km/h?
VietnamVietnam has initiated extensive emergency measures as Typhoon Kajiki, the strongest storm of the year, approaches its coast. The national weather agency forecasts landfall on Monday afternoon, prompting mass evacuations of over 586,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying regions. Airports in Da Nang and Hue have been shut, flights cancelled, and rail services suspended. Over 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel have been deployed for rescue and disaster response. The government warns of severe flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction, especially in central Vietnam’s mountainous areas.
Question 14 Aug 26, 2025
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Who is set to visit Japan from August 29 to 30, 2025, to participate in the 15th India-Japan annual summit?
Prime Minister Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Japan from August 29 to 30, 2025, for the 15th India-Japan annual summit, marking his eighth visit to Japan as PM. During the summit, Modi will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to review the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations. The discussions will focus on deepening cooperation in trade, technology, infrastructure, regional security, and human resource exchanges. India and Japan share 73 years of diplomatic relations and are key strategic allies in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit underscores the importance both nations place on strengthening bilateral ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Question 15 Aug 26, 2025
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Where is the 56th Director General-level border conference between Bangladesh’s BGB and India’s BSF being held?
DhakaThe 56th Director General-level border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) is being held at the BGB headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka. The four-day conference aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and resolve persistent border issues such as illegal intrusions, smuggling, and construction near the border. A nine-member Indian delegation led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Choudhary arrived in Dhaka and was welcomed by BGB's Director General. Key topics include preventing border killings, managing cross-border river waters, and addressing recent anti-Bangladesh media propaganda in India. The talks will conclude with the signing of a Joint Record of Discussion (JRD), reflecting agreed outcomes and future commitments.