Showing questions for October 23, 2025
- Total: 25 questions
Question 11 Oct 23, 2025
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Which state has started discharging extra water into the Yamuna river to aid Delhi’s Chhath Puja preparations?
HaryanaHaryana has begun releasing additional water into the Yamuna river from the Hathnikund Barrage to help reduce pollution and foam ahead of Chhath Puja. This increased flow—averaging around 8,000 cusecs since October 21—has temporarily lowered pollution levels in the river. The water that would typically go into the Western and Eastern Yamuna Canals is being diverted into the main river stream. This move supports Delhi’s efforts to present cleaner ghats for devotees. The Delhi Jal Board is also using de-foaming sprays as a complementary measure.
Question 12 Oct 23, 2025
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What public holiday has the Delhi Government announced for Chhath Puja 2025?
One-and-a-half-day holidayThe Delhi Government declared a one-and-a-half-day public holiday for Chhath Puja in 2025 to accommodate the large Purvanchali population in the city. The half-day leave is on October 27 (for the evening 'sunset' rituals), and a full-day holiday follows on October 28 (for the 'sunrise' rituals). This decision is also seen as politically strategic ahead of Bihar elections, where CM Rekha Gupta is actively campaigning. An estimated 30–40 lakh people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh reside in Delhi and celebrate Chhath. The official notification was expected to be issued shortly after October 23.
Question 13 Oct 23, 2025
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Who became the first woman President of India to offer prayers at the Sabarimala temple?
Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu made history on October 23, 2025, by becoming the first female head of state to visit and offer prayers at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. She followed traditional rituals, including bathing her feet in the Pamba river and carrying the sacred 'irumudikkettu' bundle on her head while climbing the 18 holy steps. She was welcomed by temple priests and state officials, and her visit temporarily restricted public darshan. Only one previous President, V.V. Giri in the 1970s, had visited the shrine before her. Her pilgrimage underscores the cultural and spiritual significance of Sabarimala in Indian public life.
Question 14 Oct 23, 2025
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What honorary military rank was conferred upon Olympic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in October 2025?
Lieutenant ColonelNeeraj Chopra, Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army’s Territorial Army on October 23, 2025. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred the insignia during a formal pipping ceremony in New Delhi, attended by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Chopra had joined the Army as a Naib Subedar in 2016 and was progressively promoted to Subedar (2021) and Subedar Major (2022). The honorary rank recognizes his exceptional contribution to national pride and sports excellence. The Army described him as an 'epitome of perseverance and dedication.'
Question 15 Oct 23, 2025
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Which Naga leader visited his native village Somdal after more than 50 years in October 2025?
Th MuivahTh Muivah, the 91-year-old supremo of the NSCN(IM), returned to his native village Somdal in Manipur’s Ukhrul district in October 2025 after a gap of over five decades. His arrival was marked by a grand welcome from thousands of Naga men and women in traditional attire. A helipad was specially constructed in Somdal for his visit, which coincides with ongoing ethnic tensions between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur. Muivah, who has been the principal negotiator in Naga peace talks with the Indian government since the 1997 ceasefire, is expected to stay for a week before heading to Dimapur. His visit holds deep emotional and political significance for the Naga people.