Showing questions for October 18, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 11 Oct 18, 2025
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On 18 October 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a tribunal to adjudicate the ban on which militant group?
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a tribunal headed by Justice Nelson Sailo of the Gauhati High Court to examine whether sufficient grounds exist to declare NSCN-K an unlawful association. The group’s ban was extended for five years starting 28 September 2025 due to its involvement in activities threatening India’s sovereignty. The outfit has been accused of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, illegal arms possession, and receiving foreign support. This move aligns with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, which mandates tribunal review for such bans. The tribunal’s role is critical in ensuring due process while addressing national security concerns.
Question 12 Oct 18, 2025
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In October 2025, a historic mass surrender of Maoist cadres took place in which Indian city, marking the largest such event in Chhattisgarh’s anti-Naxal history?
JagdalpurOn 18 October 2025, 210 Maoist cadres, including a Central Committee member, surrendered in Jagdalpur, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh—marking the largest mass surrender in the state’s anti-Naxal operations. This event was part of a broader rehabilitation initiative called 'Poona Margem' led by Bastar Range police. The surrendered cadres handed over 153 weapons, including AK-47s and grenade launchers. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed it as a turning point in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism. The move reflects the success of combined efforts by security forces, local administration, and community participation.
Question 13 Oct 18, 2025
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The Supreme Court recently sought the Madhya Pradesh government’s response regarding a petition to increase OBC reservation from 27% to what percentage?
50 per centThe Supreme Court, on 18 October 2025, issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government in response to a petition filed by the MP OBC Advocates Welfare Association. The petition seeks to raise OBC reservation from the current 27% to 50%, aligning with their estimated population share per the 2011 Census. It argues that SCs and STs receive reservation close to their demographic proportions, while OBCs remain underrepresented—especially in Class I and II government posts, where their representation is below 13%. The petition challenges Section 4(2) of the 1994 Reservation Act as discriminatory under Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution. The outcome could significantly reshape reservation policy in MP and influence other states.
Question 14 Oct 18, 2025
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In October 2025, gold-clad copper plates were reinstalled at which famous temple in Kerala amid a controversy over missing gold?
Sabarimala templeOn 18 October 2025, the gold-plated copper sheets of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols were reinstalled at Sabarimala temple as it opened for the Malayalam month of Thulam. The plates had been removed for re-electroplating without prior court permission, leading to a controversy when the Kerala High Court noted a reduction in gold weight. An SIT was formed, and businessman Unnikrishnan Potty—who sponsored the 2019 electroplating—was arrested. The court appointed retired Justice KT Sankaran to inventory temple assets. The reinstallation ceremony was conducted under judicial oversight, highlighting ongoing efforts to ensure transparency in temple administration.
Question 15 Oct 18, 2025
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What was the sentence given by a Russian military court in Rostov-on-Don to 15 Ukrainian soldiers from the Aidar battalion in October 2025?
15 to 21 yearsIn October 2025, a Russian military court in Rostov-on-Don convicted 15 Ukrainian soldiers belonging to the Aidar battalion on terrorism charges. The court handed down prison sentences ranging from 15 to 21 years. Ukraine and international human rights organizations, including Memorial, condemned the trial as a violation of the Geneva Conventions, which protect prisoners of war from prosecution solely for participating in hostilities. Russia has designated the Aidar battalion as a terrorist organization, despite the absence of specific war crime allegations against the defendants. This case marks the second mass trial of Ukrainian POWs by Russia since March 2025.