Showing questions for September 06, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 1 Sep 06, 2025
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Who became the first Indian to win the World Youth Scrabble Championship in 2025?
Madhav Gopal KamathMadhav Gopal Kamath, a 14-year-old from Delhi, made history by winning the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He emerged victorious among 218 players from 18 countries, finishing with 21 wins out of 24 rounds. Kamath clinched the title in the penultimate round and closed his final game with the word 'Bae'. A class 10 student at Sanskriti School, he began playing Scrabble at the age of five and has participated in the Under-18 championship seven times, previously finishing as runner-up twice. He is currently ranked 8th in the world across all age groups.
Question 2 Sep 06, 2025
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What is the leading cause of death in India according to the Sample Registration Survey (2021-2023)?
Cardiovascular diseasesThe Sample Registration Survey (2021-2023) report states that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in India, accounting for nearly 31% of all fatalities. These diseases dominate mortality in individuals over the age of 30. Non-communicable diseases collectively cause 56.7% of deaths, while communicable, maternal, perinatal, and nutritional conditions account for 23.4%. Other major causes include respiratory infections, cancers, and respiratory diseases. This data highlights the growing burden of lifestyle-related health issues in India.
Question 3 Sep 06, 2025
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Which country's border dispute did CDS General Anil Chauhan identify as India’s biggest national security challenge?
ChinaChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated that the unresolved border dispute with China is India’s biggest national security challenge. He emphasized that Pakistan’s proxy war strategy of 'bleeding India by a thousand cuts' is the second major threat. He also highlighted the complexity of dealing with two nuclear-armed adversaries simultaneously. Future warfare, he noted, will extend beyond traditional domains to include space, cyber, and electromagnetic fields. His remarks were made during an event in Uttar Pradesh alongside Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Question 4 Sep 06, 2025
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Which Indian state has the lowest percentage of never-married population according to the SRS 2023 report?
Tamil NaduAccording to the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2023, Tamil Nadu has the lowest percentage of never-married population at 41.3%. In contrast, Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir recorded the highest percentages at 58.3% and 57.5% respectively. Officials attribute the low marriage registration rates in states like Bihar to cultural and procedural gaps. The report also reveals urban-rural and gender disparities in marriage age, with urban women marrying later than their rural counterparts. Tamil Nadu also has the highest proportion of widowed/divorced/separated women at 12.4%.
Question 5 Sep 06, 2025
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Who was elected as the President of the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) in 2025?
Professor VS NegiProfessor VS Negi of the National Democratic Teachers Front (NDTF) was elected as the President of the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) in the 2025 elections. He secured 3,366 votes, defeating Professor Rajib Ray of the Democratic Teachers Front (DTF), who received 2,728 votes, and Professor Rajesh K Jha of AADTA, who got 1,420 votes. The election saw a voter turnout of 84%, with 8,221 out of 9,861 eligible teachers casting their votes. The biennial DUTA elections are significant for shaping academic policies at Delhi University, and this year’s campaign focused on issues like permanent appointments and NEP implementation. Professor Negi’s victory marks a continued influence of the NDTF in DUTA leadership.