Showing questions for August 30, 2025
- Total: 17 questions
Question 1 Aug 30, 2025
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Which country's trade adviser accused India of being an 'oil money laundromat for the Kremlin' over its purchase of Russian crude oil?
United StatesPeter Navarro, a trade adviser to US President Donald Trump, launched a scathing critique of India's increased imports of discounted Russian crude oil, claiming that the proceeds indirectly fund Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. He argued that Indian refiners buy cheap Russian oil, refine it, and export petroleum products to Europe, Africa, and Asia, thereby acting as a financial conduit for Moscow. Navarro emphasized that the surge in India’s Russian oil imports—from less than 1% to over 30% of total imports—was not due to domestic demand but driven by profit motives. He also criticized India for maintaining high tariffs on US goods while benefiting from American consumer demand. The 50% US tariffs on Indian exports were partly justified by this alleged support to Russia’s war economy.
Question 2 Aug 30, 2025
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How much waste was generated at Kedarnath between May and July 2025, and what percentage remained untreated?
17.6 metric tonnes, 10.5 tonnes untreatedAccording to RTI data, Kedarnath generated 17.6 metric tonnes of waste during May–July 2025, surpassing the total waste of 13.85 metric tonnes in 2022. Only 7.1 metric tonnes were processed or recycled, leaving 10.5 metric tonnes dumped untreated near the base camp. The site, visited by over 14 lakh pilgrims by end-July 2025, faces severe ecological stress due to inadequate waste management. A new landfill and a material recovery facility have been set up, but processing capacity remains insufficient. Between 2022 and 2024, 68% of the 72.53 metric tonnes of waste was dumped untreated, highlighting systemic failures.
Question 3 Aug 30, 2025
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What was the growth rate of the Indian economy in the first quarter (April–June) of FY26, as per government data?
7.8 per centIndia’s GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY26 (April–June 2025), marking the highest growth in five quarters. This robust performance was primarily driven by strong performance in the agriculture sector and resilient domestic demand. Despite the subsequent imposition of 50% US tariffs on Indian exports, the Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, retained the full-year growth forecast at 6.3–6.8%. He noted that the tariffs are expected to be short-lived as trade negotiations are ongoing. The growth underscores the economy’s resilience amid external headwinds.
Question 4 Aug 30, 2025
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At what value did the Indian rupee close against the US dollar on August 29, 2025, marking an all-time low?
88.09On August 29, 2025, the Indian rupee closed at an all-time low of 88.09 per US dollar, breaching the psychological 88-mark for the first time. The sharp depreciation was triggered by the US imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports, sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows of ₹8,312.66 crore on that day, and weak sentiment in domestic markets. The rupee had opened at 87.73 and hit an intra-day low of 88.33. Forex analysts cited the tariff shock and month-end dollar demand as key pressures. This marked a significant deterioration from the previous record close of 87.88.
Question 5 Aug 30, 2025
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Which Indian city has officially bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games as the centenary edition?
AhmedabadIndia officially submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad on August 29, 2025, coinciding with National Sports Day. Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the bid at the Indian High Commission in London, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity, and legacy as core pillars. The proposal highlights Ahmedabad’s compact infrastructure and green development plans. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami stated that the bid reflects India’s ambition to become a global sporting hub. Hosting the centenary Games would mark a major milestone in India’s sporting history and infrastructure development.