Showing questions for October 29, 2025
- Total: 22 questions
Question 1 Oct 29, 2025
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What was the outcome of the cloud-seeding trial conducted by the Delhi Government on October 29, 2025?
No rainfall was recorded despite the trialAccording to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no rainfall was recorded in Delhi till 5:30 pm on October 29, 2025, despite the Delhi Government claiming the cloud-seeding trial as successful. The trial involved releasing silver iodide and sodium chloride from a Cessna aircraft over areas like Burari and Mayur Vihar. However, humidity levels were only 15–20%, far below the 50% typically needed for effective cloud seeding. Environmentalists criticized the move as a short-term fix that doesn’t address root causes of air pollution. The opposition AAP mocked the effort, calling it a publicity stunt.
Question 2 Oct 29, 2025
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Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission?
Ranjana Prakash DesaiRanjana Prakash Desai, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed to head the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will impact around 50 lakh Union Government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. She is currently the chairperson of the Press Council of India and has previously led significant panels, including the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir and the committee for drafting Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code. The commission is expected to submit its report within 18 months, with recommendations likely effective from January 1, 2026. The decision was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The commission will also examine emoluments in public and private sectors while considering fiscal prudence.
Question 3 Oct 29, 2025
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What major promise is included in the INDIA bloc’s manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections?
One government job per householdThe INDIA bloc’s 32-page manifesto, titled 'Bihar ka Tejashwi Pran,' promises a government job for one member of every household if the alliance comes to power. Other key pledges include restoring the old pension scheme, providing 200 units of free electricity, making Jeevika Didis permanent with a monthly salary of ₹30,000, and removing the ban on toddy. Tejashwi Yadav, the CM candidate, claimed the manifesto offers practical solutions for Bihar’s development. The bloc also plans to build IT parks, SEZs, and five new expressways. The manifesto was released amid criticism that only Tejashwi’s photo appeared on the banner, sidelining other alliance leaders.
Question 4 Oct 29, 2025
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Which two senior CPI(Maoist) leaders surrendered before Telangana Police on October 29, 2025?
P Prasad Rao and Bandi PrakashOn October 29, 2025, two senior CPI(Maoist) leaders—P Prasad Rao (alias Chandranna), a Central Committee member, and Bandi Prakash (alias Prabhath), a State Committee leader—surrendered to Telangana Police after spending over four decades underground. They cited poor health, security pressure, ideological differences, and internal rifts as reasons for their surrender. Their decision follows an appeal by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for Maoists to join the mainstream. Both hail from Telangana districts—Peddapally and Mancherial—and joined the movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Telangana DGP called it a major success for the state’s counter-insurgency strategy.
Question 5 Oct 29, 2025
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Why was Prashant Kishor served an election notice on October 29, 2025?
For allegedly holding two voter ID cardsPrashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, was issued a notice by the Rohtas district election office for reportedly being enrolled as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal. His West Bengal address is listed at 121, Kalighat Road—near the TMC headquarters in Mamata Banerjee’s constituency. Under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, having one’s name in more than one electoral roll is punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine, or both. Kishor challenged the Election Commission to arrest him if he broke any law and questioned the EC’s diligence. The notice came amid the EC’s SIR (Summary Revision of Electoral Roll) drive in Bihar.