Showing questions for October 11, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 26 Oct 11, 2025
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Who proposed Qatar as a mediator to facilitate the U.S. military withdrawal from Venezuelan waters?
Colombian President Gustavo PetroDuring a visit to Brussels on October 10, 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested that Qatar could act as a mediator to help resolve tensions between the United States and Venezuela. He claimed—without providing evidence—that Colombians might have been aboard a boat recently destroyed by U.S. forces in the Caribbean. Petro cited Qatar’s history as a successful mediator in international conflicts and urged the U.S. to cease what he described as 'aggression with missiles.' The White House disputed his claims and asked for a public retraction, while reaffirming Colombia’s status as a strategic partner.
Question 27 Oct 11, 2025
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How many people were reported injured in the Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv on October 10, 2025?
At least 20Early on October 10, 2025, Russian forces launched a massive barrage targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, injuring at least 20 civilians and killing a child in southeastern Ukraine. The strikes heavily damaged residential buildings, including a 17-story apartment complex where flames engulfed multiple floors. Ukrainian authorities described it as one of the largest concentrated attacks on energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Power outages were reported across Kyiv and several other regions, prompting urgent repair efforts by energy operators like DTEK and Ukrenergo.
Question 28 Oct 11, 2025
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Which Indian official emphasized that protecting the separation of powers between the Centre and states promotes a political culture of respect and dialogue?
HarivanshAt the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh underscored the importance of federal balance in India’s constitutional framework. He stated that safeguarding the separation of powers is not only a constitutional necessity but also fosters mutual respect and cooperation among different levels of government. He highlighted mechanisms like the Finance Commission and NITI Aayog Governing Council as platforms for intergovernmental dialogue. His remarks were part of a session on the relationship between national and sub-national legislatures. Harivansh also noted that India’s federal model offers lessons for equitable regional development within democracies.