Showing questions for September 25, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 21 Sep 25, 2025
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How much funding has the Maharashtra government sanctioned for farmers affected by unseasonal rains and floods?
Rs 2,215 croreThe BJP-led MahaYuti government in Maharashtra approved a relief package of Rs 2,215 crore for farmers affected by unseasonal rains and floods. This amount is intended to compensate for damages to kharif crops across Marathwada, western, and northern Maharashtra. Over 31.64 lakh farmers are expected to benefit, with Rs 1,829 crore already distributed at the district level. The Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, confirmed the disbursement would be completed within 8–10 days. The damage affected approximately 43 lakh hectares of crop land, about 30% of the total kharif crop for 2025–26.
Question 22 Sep 25, 2025
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India's defence exports have surpassed which milestone according to a senior Ministry official at the Defence Expo 2025?
Rs 23,000 croreA senior defence ministry official stated that India's defence exports have exceeded Rs 23,000 crore, highlighting the country’s transformation from an importer to a global supplier. The official cited Defence Expo 2025, where over Rs 20,000 crore worth of business was recorded. Indigenous defence production turnover has crossed Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Start-ups under the iDEX initiative have contributed significantly, including securing major orders like a robotic fire-fighting system for the Navy. This progress reflects the success of the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector.
Question 23 Sep 25, 2025
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Which organization did Sharad Pawar praise for providing education to children from conflict-affected areas in Kashmir?
Sarhad InstituteSharad Pawar, NCP(SP) chief, praised the Sarhad Institute in Pune for arranging education for children from conflict-affected regions of Kashmir. He highlighted that despite law-and-order challenges in Kashmir, organizations like Sarhad show national unity. Pawar mentioned that Kashmiri Muslims rejected attempts by a neighboring country to instigate unrest after the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized Kashmir's integral role in India and its contributions to the nation. Sanjay Nahar and others associated with Sarhad were commended for their efforts.
Question 24 Sep 25, 2025
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At which global event did Anish Raj win a historic bronze medal for India in the Junior Men’s One-Lap Road Sprint?
73rd Inline Speed World Championships in Beidaihe, ChinaAnish Raj made history by winning a bronze medal at the 73rd Inline Speed World Championships held in Beidaihe, China. This marked the first time an Indian athlete secured a medal in this fiercely competitive category. His timing of 39.714 seconds was impressive against top skaters from 42 countries. Anish dedicated his victory to the nation, calling it a dream come true. His achievement highlights the growing prominence of roller sports in India and inspires young athletes across the country.
Question 25 Sep 25, 2025
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Which Indian swimmer recently broke Virdhawal Khade's 17-year-old national record in the 100m freestyle?
Srihari NatarajSrihari Nataraj clocked 49.46 seconds in the 100m freestyle at the FISU Summer World University Games, surpassing Virdhawal Khade's long-standing record of 49.47 seconds. The Bengaluru-born backstroker has expanded his focus to freestyle events this season despite not training specifically for them earlier. His improvement in freestyle times over the years gave him confidence to prioritize the discipline. He also achieved Best Indian Times in the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:48.11s. Nataraj is now preparing for the Asian Aquatic Championships in Ahmedabad as part of his journey toward the Commonwealth and Asian Games.