Showing questions for October 02, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 11 Oct 02, 2025
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Who underwent a pacemaker implantation procedure in Bengaluru on 1 October 2025?
Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, aged 83, underwent a planned pacemaker implantation at MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru. His son, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, confirmed that the procedure was advised by doctors due to age-related issues and breathlessness, aimed at stabilizing his heart rate. Post-surgery, Kharge was reported to be in stable condition and recovering well. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited him at the hospital to inquire about his health. Doctors have advised him to rest for two to three days following the surgery.
Question 12 Oct 02, 2025
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Which two individuals were arrested by Assam Police in connection with Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore?
Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha SharmaAssam Police arrested Shyamkanu Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East Festival, and Siddhartha Sharma, Zubeen Garg’s manager, at Delhi airport on 1 October 2025. They were booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, criminal conspiracy, and causing death by negligence. The arrests followed a lookout notice issued via Interpol after Zubeen drowned in the sea in Singapore on 19 September. Their mobile phones, including Zubeen’s, were seized as part of the investigation. A 10-member SIT was constituted by the Assam government to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.
Question 13 Oct 02, 2025
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How much did yoga guru Ramdev donate to support flood relief efforts in Punjab?
₹1 croreOn 1 October 2025, yoga guru Ramdev, head of Patanjali Yog Peeth Haridwar, donated ₹1 crore to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to aid flood-affected people in Punjab. He visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where he was honored with a model of Sri Harmandar Sahib and a 'siropa' (robe of honor) by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami. Dhami acknowledged the extensive damage caused by recent floods and highlighted SGPC’s continuous relief and rehabilitation efforts since the disaster began. The donation is intended to support ongoing humanitarian operations in the flood-hit regions of Punjab.
Question 14 Oct 02, 2025
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When is the southwest monsoon expected to begin withdrawing from Maharashtra?
Around October 8The Maharashtra government announced on 1 October 2025 that the southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from the state around October 8. This comes as a relief following torrential rains over the past two weeks that severely damaged agriculture and property, especially in the Marathwada region. The Meteorological Department forecast scattered rainfall in Marathwada on October 2, with slightly increased intensity expected on October 3. Weather conditions have been largely stable across most of Maharashtra since September 29. The withdrawal marks the end of the rainy season and allows for post-monsoon agricultural planning.
Question 15 Oct 02, 2025
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Which city is installing 70 Video-Based Emergency Call Points under the Smart City project?
GurugramGurugram Police, in collaboration with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), announced the installation of 70 Video-Based Emergency Call Points across the city as part of the Smart City initiative. These call points, successfully trialed on 1 October 2025, connect directly to Dial 112, the Police Commissioner’s Control Room, and local police stations. Each unit features a beacon light for visibility and enables two-way video communication so citizens can report emergencies visually and verbally in real time. The system aims to enhance public safety and provide quicker emergency response. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr. Rajesh Mohan demonstrated the system under Police Commissioner Vikas Arora’s supervision.