Showing questions for October 02, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 1 Oct 02, 2025
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What is the revised Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat for the 2026-27 marketing year as approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
₹2,585 per quintalThe Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 6.59% increase in the MSP for wheat, raising it from ₹2,425 per quintal in 2025-26 to ₹2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year. This decision aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification. The hike is part of the government’s broader agricultural policy to support domestic production and farmer welfare. The announcement was made on October 1, 2025, during a CCEA meeting. This MSP revision is expected to benefit millions of wheat-growing farmers across India.
Question 2 Oct 02, 2025
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By how much percentage was the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) increased for central government employees and pensioners?
3 per centOn October 1, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners. This decision is expected to benefit millions of government staff and retirees across the country. The move entails an annual financial outlay of ₹10,083.96 crore. The increase is aimed at offsetting inflation-induced cost of living pressures. Such periodic DA/DR hikes are common in response to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Question 3 Oct 02, 2025
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Who delivered a phone address to Awami League supporters protesting outside the UNHRC headquarters in Geneva?
Sheikh HasinaFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed her party supporters via phone during a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on October 1, 2025. She condemned the current government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus as 'illegal' and accused him of undermining democracy and civil liberties. The protest involved expatriate Bangladeshis forming a human chain and submitting a memorandum on human rights violations. Hasina claimed the current regime came to power through undemocratic means. Her remarks reflect ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh.
Question 4 Oct 02, 2025
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What was the decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding the repo rate in its October 2025 monetary policy review?
Kept unchanged at 5.5 per centIn its October 2025 bimonthly monetary policy review, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited the need to await clearer data on the impact of earlier rate cuts, US tariff actions, and recent tax reductions. The RBI maintained a 'neutral' policy stance to retain flexibility for future adjustments. This pause follows a cumulative 100 basis point rate cut earlier in the year. The decision aims to balance inflation control with economic growth amid global uncertainties.
Question 5 Oct 02, 2025
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Which US visa categories are targeted by the newly reintroduced Senate bill aimed at tightening norms?
H-1B and L-1A bipartisan bill reintroduced in the US Senate by Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin seeks to tighten regulations for H-1B and L-1 visa programs. The proposed reforms aim to prevent misuse by large employers, mandate public job postings, raise wage standards, and narrow eligibility criteria. This comes amid growing scrutiny of tech firms that lay off American workers while relying heavily on foreign visa holders. The H-1B visa is widely used by Indian IT professionals, while the L-1 facilitates intra-company transfers. The bill reflects ongoing US efforts to reform employment-based immigration.