Showing questions for November 03, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 16 Nov 03, 2025
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Who urged ASEAN nations to strengthen their maritime forces against China’s actions in the South China Sea during a meeting in Malaysia?
Pete HegsethUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed ASEAN defense ministers in Malaysia, calling China’s behavior in the South China Sea 'destabilizing' and urging regional nations to bolster maritime capabilities. He cited incidents like vessel ramming and water cannon use by China as threats to sovereignty and regional peace. Despite his strong remarks, Hegseth later posted online that US-China relations had 'never been better,' indicating diplomatic nuance. He also criticized China’s declaration of Scarborough Shoal as a 'nature reserve,' calling it a coercive territorial move. Hegseth emphasized the need for a swift conclusion to the long-pending Code of Conduct between ASEAN and China.
Question 17 Nov 03, 2025
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Which two countries signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement to enhance defence cooperation and deter aggression in the South China Sea?
Canada and the PhilippinesOn November 2, 2025, Canada and the Philippines signed a defence pact known as the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) in Manila. The agreement facilitates joint military drills, disaster response coordination, and intelligence sharing. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his Canadian counterpart David McGuinty signed the deal amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. This agreement marks Canada as the third country under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration to sign such a pact, following Japan and New Zealand. The move is part of Manila’s strategy to diversify its security partnerships beyond the US.
Question 18 Nov 03, 2025
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What cultural event based on the Ramayana was recently staged at the Indian Embassy in Beijing?
Adi Kavya-The First Poem'Adi Kavya-The First Poem' is a dance drama based on the Ramayana as translated by renowned Chinese scholar Prof Ji Xianlin. It was performed at the Indian Embassy in Beijing on November 1, 2025, featuring over 50 local performers and directed by Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shanshan. The Indian mission described the performance as a 'stunning cultural confluence.' This marks the second staging of the production in Beijing, following its debut in January 2025. The event is part of broader efforts to foster Indo-Chinese cultural dialogue, including a recent symposium on Indian philosophical traditions.
Question 19 Nov 03, 2025
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Which country’s Supreme Court issued a stay order halting the government’s decision to recall ambassadors from 11 nations including the US and China?
NepalNepal’s Supreme Court, through a joint bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Shree Kanta Paudel, issued an interim stay order on the government’s October 6 decision to recall ambassadors from 11 countries by November 6. The list included major powers such as the US, China, Russia, and the UK. The affected envoys—mostly political appointees from the previous coalition government—challenged the recall in court. The ruling halts the recall process pending further judicial review. This decision underscores judicial oversight in Nepal’s foreign policy appointments amid political transitions.
Question 20 Nov 03, 2025
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Which Indian cricketer scored 90 runs and led India A to a three-wicket victory over South Africa A in the first four-day match?
Rishabh PantRishabh Pant played a crucial knock of 90 runs off 113 balls, including 11 fours and 4 sixes, anchoring India A’s chase of 275. His aggressive batting in the fifth-wicket partnership with Ayush Badoni helped reduce the target significantly early in the day. Despite his dismissal, tail-enders like Anshul Kamboj and Manav Suthar showed resilience to complete the chase. Pant also kept wickets for nearly 140 overs in the match, enhancing his case for national selection ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The match was played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.