Showing questions for October 01, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 1 Oct 01, 2025
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What was the primary cause of the political clash between TVK and DMK in Tamil Nadu as reported on October 1, 2025?
Stampede at Vijay’s rally in KarurA tragic stampede occurred during actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, resulting in 41 deaths and over 60 injuries. This incident triggered a major political confrontation between Vijay’s party, TVK, and the ruling DMK. The DMK accused TVK of safety violations, supported by video evidence, while Vijay alleged political vendetta by Chief Minister Stalin. Further tensions arose when a TVK leader posted a controversial tweet, drawing widespread condemnation. The police have since booked senior TVK leaders, and legal proceedings are underway.
Question 2 Oct 01, 2025
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According to the NCRB data cited in the October 1, 2025 edition of The Daily Pioneer, what percentage of economic offences in Delhi in 2023 involved forgery, cheating, and fraud?
93 per centThe National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data highlighted that Delhi reported 4,586 economic offence cases in 2023, the highest among Union Territories. Of these, approximately 93% were related to forgery, cheating, and fraud, indicating a predominant pattern in financial crimes. The remaining cases involved breaches of trust and counterfeiting. Delhi’s crime rate stood at 21.4 per lakh population, surpassing the UT average of 14.7. Improved reporting mechanisms in the capital may also contribute to the higher recorded incidence.
Question 3 Oct 01, 2025
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As per a SEBI survey reported on October 1, 2025, what percentage of Indian households invest in securities?
Nearly 10 per centThe SEBI survey, which covered 90,000 households across India, revealed that only about 10% of households invest in securities, despite 63% being aware of at least one market product. Urban areas showed higher participation at 15%, while rural areas lagged at 6%. Delhi led all regions with 20.7% participation. Key barriers included product complexity, lack of financial knowledge, trust issues, and fear of losses. The findings underscore the urgent need for localized and age-appropriate financial literacy programs to promote inclusive investing.
Question 4 Oct 01, 2025
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Who passed away on September 30, 2025, and was known as the first president of the BJP Delhi unit?
Vijay Kumar MalhotraVijay Kumar Malhotra, a veteran of Delhi politics and the first president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, passed away at age 93 on September 30, 2025. He served as a five-time MP, two-time MLA, and held the position equivalent to Chief Minister in Delhi’s earlier administrative structure. Malhotra famously defeated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 1999 Lok Sabha elections. His death prompted the Delhi government to cancel several scheduled events, and tributes poured in from national leaders including PM Modi and President Murmu. His cremation was held at Lodhi Road crematorium.
Question 5 Oct 01, 2025
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How many voters were removed from Bihar’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, as per the final list released on September 30, 2025?
Nearly 47 lakhThe Election Commission of India released Bihar’s final electoral rolls on September 30, 2025, after conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)—the first such revision in 22 years. The voter count dropped from 7.89 crore to 7.42 crore, reflecting the removal of nearly 47 lakh voters due to reasons like death, migration, and duplicate entries. While 21.53 lakh eligible voters were later added back during the claims and objections phase, 3.66 lakh more were removed, resulting in a net addition of 17.87 lakh to the draft list. This revision is a critical step ahead of Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections, likely to begin in mid-October 2025.