Showing questions for October 11, 2025
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Question 1 Oct 11, 2025
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What significant diplomatic step did India take regarding Afghanistan on October 11, 2025?
India upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassyOn October 11, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced during talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that India would upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to the status of a full-fledged embassy. This marks a major shift in India’s engagement with Afghanistan, more than four years after withdrawing officials following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. India had cautiously re-established a minimal presence in June 2022 with a technical team. The move signals India’s renewed commitment to Afghan development and regional stability. Additionally, India pledged six new development projects and delivered five ambulances as a goodwill gesture.
Question 2 Oct 11, 2025
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Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 according to the report dated October 11, 2025?
María Corina MachadoVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11, 2025, for her courageous defense of democracy under authoritarian rule in Venezuela. The Nobel Committee lauded her as a unifying figure in a fractured opposition and noted her decision to remain in Venezuela despite threats and persecution. She has been in hiding since January 2025 following a disputed presidential election that declared Nicolás Maduro the winner amid allegations of fraud. Machado, previously awarded the EU’s Sakharov Prize, is the 20th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The award underscores global recognition of Venezuela’s democratic struggle.
Question 3 Oct 11, 2025
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What did the Supreme Court of India observe on October 11, 2025, regarding firecracker bans in Delhi-NCR?
A complete ban on bursting firecrackers is neither practical nor idealOn October 11, 2025, the Supreme Court, headed by CJI BR Gavai, observed that a total ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is “neither practical nor ideal” as such restrictions are frequently violated. The court questioned whether the ban imposed since 2018 had led to any tangible improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI), with the Solicitor General noting pollution levels remained largely unchanged except during the pandemic lockdown. The Bench emphasized the need for a balanced approach that respects both environmental concerns and citizens’ rights to celebrate festivals. The court is considering allowing 'green firecrackers' while ensuring environmental safeguards. Stakeholders including the Centre, Delhi government, manufacturers, and environmentalists presented arguments.
Question 4 Oct 11, 2025
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What action did the Madhya Pradesh Police take after nine personnel were accused of looting hawala cash?
All nine personnel were suspendedOn October 11, 2025, it was reported that nine police personnel from Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh were suspended for allegedly looting approximately ₹1.45 crore in hawala money during a night patrol near Bandol police station. Instead of following protocol—seizing the cash and reporting to superiors—they assaulted the driver and took the money. The incident came to light after the businessman filed a complaint the next day. An inquiry was ordered by the Inspector General of Jabalpur Range, and Additional SP Ayush Gupta was assigned to lead the probe. Disciplinary action was also recommended against Seoni’s City SP Pooja Pandey, reflecting serious concerns about police integrity and accountability.
Question 5 Oct 11, 2025
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What did Home Minister Amit Shah emphasize about voting rights during his October 11, 2025 statement?
Voting rights should only be available to Indian citizensOn October 11, 2025, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that voting rights must be restricted to Indian citizens only, stating that including infiltrators in electoral rolls “pollutes the spirit of the Constitution.” He defended the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise as a national necessity, not a political move, aimed at removing illegal foreign migrants from voter lists. Shah differentiated between refugees (who flee religious persecution) and infiltrators (who enter illegally for economic reasons). He reiterated the government’s “detect, delete and deport” policy and referenced PM Modi’s August 15 announcement of a demographic mission to study illegal migration. Shah also clarified that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) grants citizenship but does not revoke anyone’s existing status.