Showing questions for October 18, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 1 Oct 18, 2025
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What significant event involving Maoist cadres occurred in Chhattisgarh in October 2025?
210 Maoist cadres surrendered in JagdalpurIn a historic development reported on October 18, 2025, 210 Maoist cadres, including a Central Committee member, surrendered in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. This marked the largest mass surrender in the state’s anti-Naxal history. The event was part of the Bastar police’s Poona Margem rehabilitation initiative and included the surrender of 153 weapons. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed it as a turning point in combating Left-Wing Extremism. The surrendered cadres are to receive financial aid, land, and employment support as part of their rehabilitation.
Question 2 Oct 18, 2025
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Which senior police officer was arrested by the CBI in a bribery case in October 2025?
Harcharan Singh BhullarDIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar of the Ropar Range in Punjab was arrested by the CBI in a bribery case involving an alleged demand of ₹8 lakh from a scrap dealer. During raids at his Chandigarh residence and Samrala farmhouse, authorities seized ₹7.5 crore in cash, 2.5 kg of gold jewellery, luxury watches, firearms, and property documents. Bhullar and a middleman named Krishanu were remanded to 14-day judicial custody. The complainant accused him of seeking recurring payments to settle an FIR. Bhullar has denied all allegations.
Question 3 Oct 18, 2025
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What is the name of the joint declaration signed by 25 political parties in Bangladesh in October 2025?
July CharterThe July Charter was signed in October 2025 by 25 Bangladeshi political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. The charter contains over 80 reform proposals and aims to institutionalize the outcomes of the July 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, it was boycotted by the student-led National Citizen Party (NCP), which questioned its legal basis. To address concerns, the charter was amended to indemnify 'July fighters' and include strong language against the Awami League.
Question 4 Oct 18, 2025
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Which fugitive businessman’s extradition to India was approved by a Belgian court in October 2025?
Mehul ChoksiIn October 2025, a Belgian court ruled in favor of extraditing Mehul Choksi to India, validating his arrest following India’s formal extradition request submitted by the CBI. Choksi, aged 65, has been in Belgian custody since April 11 and faces charges related to a massive financial fraud. The Antwerp court found that India’s request met all legal requirements for extradition. Although the ruling is a major step toward his return, Choksi retains the right to appeal in a higher court. This development is significant in India’s efforts to bring back economic offenders.
Question 5 Oct 18, 2025
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What action did the Supreme Court of India take regarding online frauds involving forged judicial orders in October 2025?
Sought responses from the Union Government and CBIOn October 18, 2025, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of a case involving the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Ambala, Haryana, based on forged judicial orders. The Court expressed deep concern over fraudsters fabricating orders bearing forged signatures of judges and misusing the SC’s name and seal. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi stated that such acts strike at the foundation of public trust in the judiciary. The Court sought responses from the Union Government and CBI and directed the Haryana government to submit a status report on the investigation.