Showing questions for October 04, 2025
- Total: 33 questions
Question 1 Oct 04, 2025
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Who filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk?
Gitanjali J AngmoGitanjali J Angmo, the wife of Sonam Wangchuk, moved a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court on 04/10/2025 challenging her husband's detention under the National Security Act (NSA). She had previously appealed to both the President and Prime Minister of India for his unconditional release. Angmo also denied allegations of Wangchuk’s links with Pakistani intelligence and criticized the Ladakh police for acting with a political agenda. Her petition highlights concerns over lack of information regarding Wangchuk’s health while in custody in a Rajasthan jail. This case has drawn national attention due to Wangchuk’s prominence as a climate and education activist.
Question 2 Oct 04, 2025
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According to the IAF Chief, how many Pakistani military aircraft were destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor?
A dozenIndian Air Force Chief A P Singh stated on 04/10/2025 that India destroyed approximately a dozen Pakistani military aircraft during Operation Sindoor in May. This included four to five F-16 and JF-17 class fighter jets and one surveillance aircraft. The statement was made in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim at the UNGA that Pakistan had downed seven Indian jets, which the IAF dismissed as 'fanciful tales'. The IAF’s disclosure marked the first official confirmation of the extent of damage inflicted on Pakistan’s air assets. The operation was described as delivering both strategic and psychological blows, leading Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.
Question 3 Oct 04, 2025
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Which veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 97?
TJS GeorgeTJS George, a renowned journalist, author, and recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died in Bengaluru on 04/10/2025 at the age of 97. He was known for his incisive weekly column 'Point of View', which he wrote until the age of 94. George served as Editorial Advisor to The New Indian Express and was a towering figure in Indian journalism for over six decades. Born in Kerala, he lived mostly in Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Tributes poured in from across the political and media spectrum, including from Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, recognizing his fearless intellectual contributions.
Question 4 Oct 04, 2025
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What major youth welfare scheme did PM Modi launch in Bihar on 04/10/2025?
Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta YojanaOn 04/10/2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana in Bihar, aimed at supporting unemployed graduates. Under this scheme, nearly five lakh graduate youth will receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,000 for two years along with free skill training. The initiative is part of a broader set of youth-focused welfare measures worth over ₹62,000 crore unveiled during his visit. The timing coincided with the Election Commission’s review of poll preparations in Bihar, where assembly elections are expected soon. The scheme seeks to address youth unemployment and enhance employability through skill development.
Question 5 Oct 04, 2025
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Which wildlife species in the Himalayas are being forced into smaller, fragmented habitats due to rising temperatures, as per a UN CMS report?
Musk deerA report released on 04/10/2025 by the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) highlighted that cold-adapted Himalayan species like musk deer, snow trout, and pheasants are being pushed to higher elevations due to climate change. This upward shift confines them to smaller and fragmented refugia, threatening their long-term survival. The report emphasized that over 50% of the range of some small mammals could be lost. Experts from the Wildlife Institute of India stressed the need to protect movement corridors and climate refugia outside protected areas. The findings are part of India’s National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, which monitors biodiversity across four major river basins.