Showing questions for November 17, 2025
- Total: 13 questions
Question 6 Nov 17, 2025
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What is the calibre of the cartridges recovered from the Red Fort car blast site?
9mmThree cartridges—two live and one spent—were recovered from the site of the Red Fort car blast that occurred on November 10, 2025, killing 13 people. These cartridges were of 9mm calibre, which is prohibited for civilian use in India and typically issued only to specialized security forces. The presence of these bullets without a corresponding firearm has raised questions about how they reached the blast site. Investigators are probing possible links to illicit arms supply chains or insider complicity. This detail is crucial in understanding the planning and execution of the terror attack.
Question 7 Nov 17, 2025
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How much money was extorted from a 71-year-old woman in the digital arrest scam recently busted by Delhi’s Cyber Cell?
49 lakh rupeesThe Delhi Crime Branch’s Cyber Cell uncovered a digital arrest syndicate that defrauded a 71-year-old woman of 49 lakh rupees. The accused impersonated law enforcement officials, coerced the victim into staying on a video call for nearly 24 hours, and forced her to transfer funds into multiple mule accounts. The operation spanned locations in Lucknow, and six individuals involved in handling cash and accounts were arrested. This case highlights the growing threat of cyber-enabled psychological manipulation targeting elderly citizens. Police emphasized that the arrested individuals were foot soldiers, with masterminds believed to be operating from outside Delhi.
Question 8 Nov 17, 2025
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At which historic ghat in Delhi did hundreds of women gather to recite the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram on November 16, 2025?
Vasudev GhatOn Sunday, November 16, 2025, hundreds of women assembled at Vasudev Ghat in Kashmere Gate for the Mahashakti Aradhana Programme, where they collectively recited the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. Organized by the Delhi Government’s Department of Art, Culture and Languages in collaboration with the Delhi Sanskrit Academy, the event blended devotion with a strong socio-political message of women’s empowerment and resilience against terrorism. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led the gathering and emphasized the role of women in shaping Delhi’s future. The ghat, located on the banks of the Yamuna, witnessed an unprecedented turnout, described by organizers as historic. The event concluded with a Maha Aarti for Goddess Yamuna.
Question 9 Nov 17, 2025
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What was the minimum temperature recorded in Delhi on Sunday, November 16, 2025?
9.7 degrees CelsiusDelhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, November 16, 2025, which was 4.5 degrees below normal for this time of year. This marked the coldest November morning in three years, with the last comparable dip occurring on November 29, 2022, when temperatures fell to 7.3°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted this as the first time during the 2025 winter season that temperatures dropped below 10°C. Accompanied by severe smog, the cold spell created hazardous conditions, especially when combined with poor air quality. IMD forecasted continued low temperatures, with minima expected between 8–12°C over the next five days.
Question 10 Nov 17, 2025
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Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
V SrinivasSenior IAS officer V Srinivas, a 1989-batch officer previously on central deputation, was appointed as Rajasthan’s new chief secretary on November 16, 2025. This appointment reflects the state government’s effort to place an experienced administrator at the helm of bureaucratic operations. Chief secretaries play a pivotal role in coordinating between the state government and various departments. Srinivas brings decades of administrative experience to this key position. The order confirming his appointment was issued by the Rajasthan government over the weekend.