Showing questions for November 18, 2025
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Question 21 Nov 18, 2025
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What is the name of the café in Jagdalpur run by former Maoists and victims of Naxal violence?
Pandum CaféIn a significant step toward social reintegration, the Chhattisgarh government inaugurated the 'Pandum Café' in Jagdalpur, Bastar, on November 18, 2025. The café employs both former Maoist cadres who have surrendered and victims of Naxal violence, offering them dignified employment and a path to mainstream society. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai under the state’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy. Staff were trained in hospitality, food safety, and entrepreneurship, and many reported emotional transformation through this initiative. The project aims to become a replicable socio-economic rehabilitation model.
Question 22 Nov 18, 2025
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Which political leader accused the Trinamool Congress of sabotaging the SIR process in West Bengal?
Suvendu AdhikariOn November 18, 2025, senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, held a press conference accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of undermining the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He alleged a nexus between certain Booth-Level Officers (BLOs), Block Development Officers (BDOs), and TMC cadres to retain 'fake voters' and illegal migrants on electoral rolls. Adhikari claimed that BLOs were being obstructed or pressured, and cited instances of forms being distributed at vacated addresses. He demanded EC intervention, including cross-verification using burial records and pension data, to ensure a fair voter list ahead of elections.
Question 23 Nov 18, 2025
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What is the revised GST rate for electric vehicles under GST 2.0 introduced in September 2025?
5 per centThe GST 2.0 regime, rolled out in September 2025, retained a concessional GST rate of 5 per cent for electric vehicles to continue policy support for clean mobility. This move is aligned with India’s broader sustainability goals and the push toward electric mobility under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. In contrast, small cars and motorcycles under 350cc saw their GST drop from 28% plus cess to 18%, while premium vehicles now attract a flat 40% rate. The reduced tax burden on EVs is expected to enhance affordability and stimulate demand in the segment. This preferential treatment underscores the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting green technology.
Question 24 Nov 18, 2025
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Which country has India signed a one-year deal with to import 2.2 million tonnes of LPG for the contract year 2026?
United StatesIn a significant shift in India’s energy import strategy, state-run oil PSUs—IOC, BPCL, and HPCL—signed a structured one-year deal to import 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for 2026. This marks the first such structured contract with the US and is part of India’s effort to diversify its LPG sourcing beyond traditional suppliers like UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The deal uses the Mount Belvieu benchmark for pricing, enhancing transparency. It also aims to strengthen India-US trade ties and reduce India’s trade surplus with the US, which has been a point of contention. The move supports energy security and helps shield Indian households from global price volatility.
Question 25 Nov 18, 2025
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According to the PwC 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights survey, what percentage of Indian firms reported cyber losses exceeding USD 1 million in the past three years?
25 per centThe PwC report highlights that 25% of surveyed Indian enterprises suffered cyber breaches costing over USD 1 million in the last three years. The risk is especially pronounced among large firms with annual revenues of USD 5 billion or more, where nearly 45% reported such significant losses. In response, 87% of Indian organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets, with AI-driven threat detection topping investment priorities. This underscores the growing sophistication of cyber threats and the urgent need for robust digital defences. The survey included responses from 138 Indian business and technology executives.