Showing questions for October 06, 2025
- Total: 22 questions
Question 11 Oct 06, 2025
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Which organization collaborated with Sulabh International to celebrate the empowerment of 2,000 widows and youth in Bihar?
Loomba FoundationOn October 5, 2025, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation partnered with the Loomba Foundation to mark the empowerment of 2,000 widows and young people in Bihar under the 'Prosperity for Widows' program. The event, held in Patna, was attended by dignitaries including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad. The Loomba Foundation, founded by Lord Raj Loomba, focuses on widow empowerment globally. Sulabh International, founded by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, is renowned for its work in sanitation and social reform, including support for widows in Vrindavan. The collaboration highlights a shared mission of dignity, justice, and inclusion for marginalized women.
Question 12 Oct 06, 2025
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What action did the Union Health Ministry take following reports of child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups?
Convened a high-level meeting with all states and UTsFollowing reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to contaminated cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry convened a high-level meeting on October 6, 2025, chaired by Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava. The meeting involved all states and Union Territories to review compliance with Revised Schedule M drug manufacturing norms. It emphasized the rational use of cough syrups in children, noting most coughs are self-limiting and don’t require medication. The Directorate General of Health Services’ advisory on pediatric formulations was discussed, and stricter regulatory oversight of pharmacies was proposed. A central expert team was also deployed to investigate the reported cases in coordination with Madhya Pradesh authorities.
Question 13 Oct 06, 2025
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Who was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on October 6, 2025?
Hagrama MohilaryHagrama Mohilary, president of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member of the BTC for the fourth time following the council elections held on September 22, 2025. The BPF won 28 out of 40 seats, securing a clear majority. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Kokrajhar amid heavy rains and was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mohilary on social media, reaffirming central support for BTC’s development. Mohilary pledged to fulfill electoral promises and urged the state government for cooperation.
Question 14 Oct 06, 2025
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Which political party has nominated industrialist Rajinder Gupta as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab?
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced Rajinder Gupta as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Punjab scheduled for October 24, 2025. The vacancy arose after Sanjeev Arora resigned following his election to the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Gupta, founder of the Trident Group and a Padma Shri awardee, recently stepped down from key state advisory roles, fueling speculation about his nomination. With AAP holding 93 out of 117 seats in the Punjab Assembly, his election is virtually assured. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann publicly congratulated Gupta on his nomination.
Question 15 Oct 06, 2025
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What did BJP leaders claim about a potential alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray?
It won’t impact the outcome of the BMC electionsBJP leaders, including Sudhir Mungantiwar and Pravin Darekar, downplayed the recent meeting between Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT) and Raj Thackeray (MNS), asserting it would not affect the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. They argued that voter preferences are shaped over time and are unlikely to shift drastically due to such alliances. The BJP, part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition (with NCP and Shiv Sena factions), expressed confidence in their electoral prospects. They also criticized the Thackerays for focusing on optics rather than constructive governance.