Showing questions for November 03, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 11 Nov 03, 2025
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What is the total number of security personnel now deployed at PGIMER after the recent induction of ex-servicemen?
1,000The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) recently inducted 287 ex-servicemen as security personnel, bringing the total strength to 1,000. This move is part of PGIMER’s initiative to create a safer and more responsive environment for patients and staff. The induction was formally addressed by Director Dr Vivek Lal, who emphasized the institute’s vision for enhanced security standards. The new guards are veterans from the Indian Army, chosen for their discipline and experience. This development reflects a growing trend of employing ex-military personnel in critical civilian infrastructure for improved safety and reliability.
Question 12 Nov 03, 2025
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Who has assumed charge as the new Commandant of the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, as of November 1, 2025?
Lieutenant General Avinash DasLieutenant General Avinash Das, a distinguished ENT surgeon with nearly 40 years of service in the Armed Forces Medical Services, took over as Commandant of the Army Hospital (R&R) in New Delhi on November 1, 2025. He is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and brings extensive clinical, leadership, and administrative experience to the role. His appointment underscores the military medical establishment’s emphasis on combining clinical excellence with strategic command. The position is critical in managing one of the premier military healthcare institutions in India. The defence ministry officially announced his assumption of charge on November 2, 2025.
Question 13 Nov 03, 2025
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Which state’s Chief Minister has strongly opposed the Centre’s unilateral restructuring of Panjab University’s governing bodies?
PunjabPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the Central Government’s October 28 notification that restructured the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, calling it 'unconstitutional' and 'dictatorial.' He alleged that the BJP-led Centre bypassed both the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and Parliament in amending the Panjab University Act, 1947. Mann emphasized that the university is an integral part of Punjab's heritage and vowed to challenge the move legally. He accused the Centre of repeatedly attempting to undermine Punjab’s institutional autonomy. The state government plans to approach the High Court or Supreme Court after consulting legal experts.
Question 14 Nov 03, 2025
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What major infrastructure project has received clearance from the NIA for construction in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam?
Cable car projectThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has granted formal clearance for the construction of a cable car project in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam—a site of a horrific terror attack in April 2025. The project, estimated to cost ₹100–120 crore, will span 1.4 km and connect Yatri Niwas in Pahalgam to Baisaran. The executing agency, Ronmas India Pvt. Ltd., had been unable to begin groundwork without NIA’s no-objection certificate due to ongoing investigations. The Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) has already signed an agreement with the agency and floated tenders for technical consultancy. The CM Omar Abdullah, who oversees tourism, confirmed in the Assembly that all required land belongs to the Forest Department and the project will be fast-tracked.
Question 15 Nov 03, 2025
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Which political party in Karnataka led a silent protest against the proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru?
BJPThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a signature campaign and silent protest at Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru, opposing the ₹17,800 crore tunnel road project from Silk Board to Hebbal. Leaders including R Ashoka and MP Tejasvi Surya termed it a 'VIP corridor' that excludes two-wheelers—used by 70% of city commuters—and claimed it would harm Lalbagh’s ecological and heritage status. They argued that basic infrastructure issues like potholes remain unaddressed despite the Chief Minister’s October 31 deadline. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar challenged BJP to propose alternatives and accused them of obstructing development. The protest reflects growing public and political debate over urban planning priorities in Bengaluru.