Showing questions for October 15, 2025
- Total: 25 questions
Question 16 Oct 15, 2025
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Which cough syrups were recalled by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) following reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh?
Coldrif, RespifreshTR and ReLifeThe CDSCO recalled three specific cough syrups — Coldrif, RespifreshTR, and ReLife — after investigations linked them to the deaths of several children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Preliminary lab tests indicated contamination possibly involving diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance. The WHO had raised concerns about potential exports, but Indian authorities confirmed none of these syrups were exported. The DCGI also issued an advisory urging all state drug controllers to ensure batch-wise testing of raw materials and finished products. This incident exposed serious regulatory lapses in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control in India.
Question 17 Oct 15, 2025
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Who launched the third phase of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign (TFYC) in Nagaland?
Nagaland’s Department of Health and Family WelfareThe third phase of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign (TFYC) was launched by Nagaland’s Department of Health and Family Welfare at Baptist College. This initiative is part of the National Tobacco Control Programme and has been institutionalized as an annual drive since 2023. The campaign aims to discourage youth from initiating or continuing tobacco use, especially critical in Nagaland due to high prevalence rates and early age of initiation. Anoop Khinchi, Commissioner and Secretary of the department, emphasized its strategic importance. The campaign aligns with India’s broader public health goals to create a tobacco-free generation.
Question 18 Oct 15, 2025
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Which terror outfit was linked to the module busted by Punjab Police in Jalandhar?
Babbar Khalsa InternationalPunjab Police claimed to have dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module by arresting two individuals in Jalandhar. They seized a 2.50 kg RDX-fitted improvised explosive device (IED) with a remote control, intended for a targeted attack. The operation was reportedly directed by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai under the guidance of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh alias Rinda. The arrested individuals were identified as Gurjinder Singh alias Rinku and Deewan Singh alias Nikku. This bust highlights ongoing concerns about cross-border terrorism and sleeper cells operating within India.
Question 19 Oct 15, 2025
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What reason did the Union Environment Ministry give for deferring forest land diversion in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh?
Need for a no-objection certificate from Project CheetahThe Union Environment Ministry deferred Madhya Pradesh’s proposal to divert over 740 hectares of reserve forest land in Sheopur for an irrigation dam project. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) cited the proximity of the project area to Kuno National Park—where African cheetahs were reintroduced under Project Cheetah—and required a no-objection certificate from the project authorities. Although the site is over 10 km from the park, ecological sensitivity necessitated further study. The FAC also asked for a detailed assessment of river flow, downstream impact, and compensatory afforestation. This decision underscores India’s balancing act between development and wildlife conservation.
Question 20 Oct 15, 2025
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Which two Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh drew criticism for their uncoordinated response to the Chhindwara cough syrup tragedy?
Jitu Patwari and Umang SingharThe deaths of children in Chhindwara due to contaminated cough syrup exposed deep internal rifts within the Madhya Pradesh Congress. Party president Jitu Patwari and Assembly Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar visited affected families separately and held parallel press conferences on October 7, 2025—one in Bhopal and the other in New Delhi. This lack of coordination weakened the party’s political response and failed to capitalize on public outrage against the BJP-led state government. Observers noted that despite having a potent issue, internal bickering undermined Congress’s credibility as an effective opposition. The episode highlighted persistent leadership discord that central leadership has struggled to resolve.