Showing questions for August 30, 2025
- Total: 17 questions
Question 11 Aug 30, 2025
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged lawmakers to rise above party lines during a National Conference held in which city?
BhubaneswarLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivered a speech at the National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He emphasized the need for unity on national issues, criticized declining legislative productivity, and stressed social justice and inclusive development. Birla highlighted the importance of effective utilization of funds and monitoring mechanisms for welfare schemes. He also reiterated Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of dignity and equal opportunity for marginalized communities. The event was attended by several Union Ministers and dignitaries, reinforcing the focus on constitutional values and inclusive governance.
Question 12 Aug 30, 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a business forum in Tokyo, stated that India is contributing to what percentage of global economic growth?
18%During his address at the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's role in the global economy, stating that the country contributes 18% of global growth. He emphasized India’s political and economic stability, low inflation, strong banking sector, and $700 billion in foreign exchange reserves. Modi also noted India’s potential to become the world’s third-largest economy soon. He invited Japanese investment in sectors like green energy, semiconductors, AI, and space technology. His remarks came amid concerns over US tariffs, underscoring India’s resilience and attractiveness as an investment destination.
Question 13 Aug 30, 2025
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Which Indian shooter won a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle prone event at the Asian Shooting Championships?
Manini KaushikManini Kaushik, a 24-year-old shooter from Jaipur, secured her first individual international medal by winning bronze in the women’s 50m rifle prone event. She shot a total of 617.8 to claim the podium finish. Although she initially finished fifth, two shooters ahead of her—Sift Kaur Samra and Yelin Choi—were competing only for ranking points (RPO category), not medals. As RPO participants are ineligible for medals, Manini was elevated to the bronze position. The gold and silver were won by South Koreans Hana Im and Eunseo Lee, respectively.
Question 14 Aug 30, 2025
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Who won the Diamond League Finals in the men's javelin throw event, defeating Neeraj Chopra?
Julian WeberJulian Weber of Germany won the Diamond League Finals in the men's javelin throw with a dominant performance, registering throws of 91.37m and 91.57m, the latter being his personal best and the world-leading mark of the season. His performance overshadowed Neeraj Chopra, who managed only 85.01m in his final attempt. This victory marked Weber's first Diamond League trophy and improved his head-to-head record against Chopra to 3-1 for the season. Despite the loss, Chopra remained optimistic, citing timing and run-up issues, and focused on preparing for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.
Question 15 Aug 30, 2025
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Why did Vaasvi Khaitan approach the Delhi High Court regarding the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI)?
Due to absence of clear selection criteria for Youth Asian GamesVaasvi Khaitan approached the Delhi High Court seeking fair selection procedures for the Indian equestrian team for the Youth Asian Games. She feared exclusion due to the lack of transparent and standardized selection criteria. The EFI was divided into rival factions, with Acting President Colonel Jagat Singh submitting a long list to the IOA that excluded her name. The final submission deadline was August 31, but the court scheduled the next hearing for September 1, raising concerns about timely and equitable selection. Her legal action highlights ongoing governance issues within the EFI.