Showing questions for October 30, 2025
- Total: 21 questions
Question 11 Oct 30, 2025
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Cloud seeding trials were recently conducted in Delhi in collaboration with which institution?
IIT-KanpurOn October 30, 2025, it was reported that the Delhi government, in partnership with IIT-Kanpur, conducted cloud seeding trials in areas like Burari, Karol Bagh, and Mayur Vihar to induce artificial rain and combat air pollution. Despite the effort, no rainfall was recorded, leading to criticism from the opposition AAP. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa defended the trials, stating that multiple attempts are needed to determine the optimal moisture levels for success. He clarified that each trial costs ₹20–25 lakh and that data from these experiments will inform future interventions. The BJP government claimed this as a scientific advancement, contrasting it with the AAP’s decade-long inaction on such measures.
Question 12 Oct 30, 2025
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What was the main sticking point in trade negotiations between US President Donald Trump and South Korea during his visit to Gyeongju in October 2025?
$350 billion of direct investment in the USDuring Trump's Asia trip stop in South Korea, a major hurdle in finalizing a trade deal was his demand that Seoul commit $350 billion in direct investment into the American economy. South Korean officials expressed concern that such a large outflow could destabilize their own economy. Instead, they proposed alternatives like loans and loan guarantees, along with requesting a currency swap line to manage financial flows. Despite Trump claiming they were 'very close' to a deal, no agreement was reached by the end of the visit. This contrasts with Japan, which had already committed $550 billion under a prior arrangement.
Question 13 Oct 30, 2025
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Which country recently suspended the activities of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) for one month?
TunisiaIn October 2025, a Tunisian court ordered the suspension of FTDES, one of the nation’s leading human rights organizations, for a period of one month. This move is part of a broader crackdown on civil society under President Kais Saied, whose administration has increasingly restricted freedoms since the Arab Spring. The suspension follows a similar action against the feminist group ATFD, indicating a pattern of silencing dissent. FTDES’s spokesperson suggested the timing was meant to divert attention from nationwide environmental protests. Tunisia’s once-thriving post-revolution civil society space continues to shrink under mounting state pressure.
Question 14 Oct 30, 2025
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What recent natural disaster struck central Vietnam in late October 2025, causing significant loss of life and infrastructure damage?
Deadly floodsCentral Vietnam was hit by catastrophic flooding in late October 2025 following record-breaking rainfall—42 inches in 24 hours in some areas, the highest ever recorded in the country. At least 10 people died and five went missing, with cities like Danang and Hue severely affected. Landslides blocked highways, isolating communities and trapping dozens of travelers. The floods were triggered by a meteorological clash between cool northern air and warm, moist sea winds, which forced rain clouds against mountain ranges, intensifying downpours. Forecasters warned the saturated ground remained at high risk for further landslides through the end of the week.
Question 15 Oct 30, 2025
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Why did local authorities in Tibet temporarily close the Chinese side of Mount Everest to tourists in October 2025?
Heavy snowfall and icy conditionsIn October 2025, Chinese authorities shut down the Zhufeng peak area on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest due to dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and ice. The closure came after a major snowstorm during China’s national holiday period left hundreds of hikers stranded at high altitudes. Rescuers had previously assisted 880 people trapped at around 16,000 feet earlier in the month. Continued snow and ice posed serious risks to trail safety and road access, prompting an indefinite suspension of tourism activities. The decision reflects growing concerns over climatic hazards in high-altitude regions during peak travel seasons.