Showing questions for September 30, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 1 Sep 30, 2025
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What decision did the Leh Apex Body (LAB) take regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs’ invitation for dialogue on Ladakh on September 30, 2025?
Stay away from talks until normalcy is fully restoredThe Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced it would not participate in the scheduled talks with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on September 30, 2025. This decision was taken in the aftermath of violent clashes on September 24 that resulted in four deaths. LAB Chairman Thupstan Chhewang stated that peace and a conducive atmosphere must be restored before any dialogue can proceed. The group also demanded a judicial inquiry into the deaths. Meanwhile, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) delegation did travel to Delhi for the meeting, highlighting a divergence in approach between the two regional bodies.
Question 2 Sep 30, 2025
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Which country officially designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity in September 2025?
CanadaIn September 2025, the Canadian government, through Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, officially labeled the Lawrence Bishnoi-led criminal network as a terrorist entity. This move followed sustained pressure from opposition lawmakers and was based on the gang’s alleged involvement in transnational crimes such as murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling. Despite being incarcerated in India, Bishnoi is believed to orchestrate operations globally, including within Canada’s diaspora communities. The designation enables Canadian authorities to freeze assets and enhance surveillance. This reflects growing international concern over India-originated organized crime networks.
Question 3 Sep 30, 2025
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What major infrastructure project did India announce to enhance connectivity with Bhutan in September 2025?
India-Bhutan Railway Project linking Gelephu and SamtseOn September 30, 2025, India announced the India-Bhutan Railway Project, a landmark initiative to connect Bhutanese cities Gelephu and Samtse with India’s rail network at a cost of ₹4,033 crore. The project includes two new rail links: Kokrajhar (Assam) to Gelephu and Banarhat (West Bengal) to Samtse, totaling approximately 90 km of new track. India will fully finance the construction, underscoring the strategic and economic depth of bilateral ties. Gelephu is being developed as a 'mindfulness city,' while Samtse is an industrial hub. This rail link will grant Bhutan access to India’s vast 150,000 km railway network, significantly boosting trade and logistics.
Question 4 Sep 30, 2025
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Why did the Indian cricket team refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi after their victory in Dubai?
Due to his anti-India comments and role in Pakistan’s Interior MinistryAfter India’s victory in the Asia Cup final on September 29, 2025, the team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, who is both the head of the Asian Cricket Council and Pakistan’s Interior Minister. This decision stemmed from Naqvi’s documented anti-India rhetoric and Pakistan’s alleged support for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians earlier in the year. India had adopted a 'No Handshake Policy' throughout the tournament. Naqvi had also posted provocative social media content mocking India’s military actions. The BCCI plans to lodge a formal protest at the upcoming ICC meeting in November over the trophy incident.
Question 5 Sep 30, 2025
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Which Indian cricketer announced a donation of his entire match fees from the Asia Cup to support the families of Pahalgam terror attack victims?
Suryakumar YadavFollowing India’s Asia Cup victory, T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav announced on social media that he would donate his entire match fees from the tournament—amounting to ₹28 lakh for seven matches—to support the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian Armed Forces. The gesture came amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions after 26 Indians were killed in the attack earlier in 2025. Yadav had consistently refused to engage with the Pakistani team during the tournament and faced an ICC fine for political remarks, which the BCCI has challenged. His donation was widely seen as a patriotic act aligning with national sentiment. Yadav also praised PM Modi for his supportive message after the final.