Showing questions for November 12, 2025
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Question 1 Nov 12, 2025
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What major action did the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implement in Delhi-NCR on November 12, 2025, due to deteriorating air quality?
GRAP-IIIOn November 12, 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as air quality plunged into the 'severe' category with an AQI of 428. GRAP-III includes emergency measures like a ban on construction and demolition activities and a shift to hybrid learning in schools. This marked the first time in 2025 that Delhi entered the 'severe' air quality zone. Stagnant weather and local emissions were cited as key contributors to the spike in pollution. The move aimed to mitigate public health risks amid growing concerns over respiratory illnesses.
Question 2 Nov 12, 2025
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Which Bollywood actor's family denied false reports of his death and confirmed he was recovering in a Mumbai hospital on November 12, 2025?
DharmendraVeteran actor Dharmendra, aged 89, was falsely reported dead by several media outlets on November 12, 2025, prompting his family to issue clarifications. His daughter Esha Deol publicly refuted the rumors on Instagram, confirming he was stable and under treatment at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Actress-politician Hema Malini condemned the irresponsible media coverage, calling it disrespectful. Prominent figures like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited him. The family requested privacy and urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
Question 3 Nov 12, 2025
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Which South Asian country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit on November 12, 2025, to strengthen bilateral ties and inaugurate a major hydroelectric project?
BhutanOn November 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to Bhutan, where he reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in areas like connectivity, renewable energy, and trade. A highlight of the visit was the inauguration of a 1,020-megawatt hydroelectric plant that boosts Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by 40%. Modi also attended a ceremony celebrating the 70th birth anniversary of former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The visit emphasized plans for new rail links and expanded solar energy collaboration. Modi also addressed the recent Delhi car blast, vowing justice for the victims.
Question 4 Nov 12, 2025
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Which terror group is reportedly linked to the Faridabad explosives haul and the subsequent Red Fort car blast in Delhi on November 11–12, 2025?
Jaish-e-MohammedSecurity agencies have linked the November 11–12, 2025 Red Fort car blast and the Faridabad explosives seizure to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Pakistan-based terrorist organization. Arrested individuals, including doctors like Umar Nabi and Shaheena Shahid, were allegedly part of JeM’s women’s wing, Jamaat ul-Mominaat. JeM chief Masood Azhar is suspected to have orchestrated the attack from across the border. The explosives included 2,900 kg of material, with ammonium nitrate being a key component. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe, calling it a potential Pulwama-style suicide attack.
Question 5 Nov 12, 2025
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What was the voter turnout percentage recorded in Bihar’s final phase of Assembly elections held on November 12, 2025?
69%Bihar recorded a provisional voter turnout of 69% in the final phase of its Assembly elections on November 12, 2025—the highest in the state’s history. This marked a significant 9.6 percentage point increase from the 57.29% turnout in the 2020 polls. The high participation was observed across all demographics, signaling strong civic engagement. Exit polls predicted a return of the Nitish Kumar-led NDA alliance to power. The results for the 243-seat assembly were scheduled to be declared on November 15, 2025.