Showing questions for November 26, 2025
- Total: 20 questions
Question 1 Nov 26, 2025
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What was the reason cited by Chinese immigration officials for detaining Pema Wang Thongdok at Shanghai airport?
Her passport listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplacePema Wang Thongdok, an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh, was detained for 18 hours during a transit stop at Shanghai airport on November 21, 2025. Chinese immigration officials refused to recognize her Indian passport because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace—a region China claims as 'South Tibet.' India firmly rejected China's explanation and reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. The External Affairs Ministry stated that China’s actions violated international air travel conventions and its own 24-hour visa-free transit policy.
Question 2 Nov 26, 2025
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When are the three phases of the Telangana Gram Panchayat elections scheduled to be held?
December 11, 14, and 17The Telangana State Election Commission announced a revised schedule for rural local body elections in three phases, replacing an earlier five-phase plan. These non-party-based elections are significant as they are seen as a barometer of public support for major political parties like Congress, BJP, and BRS. The polls will cover 12,728 Sarpanch posts and over 1.12 lakh ward member positions. More than 1.66 crore voters are eligible to participate, and voting will be conducted via ballot papers rather than EVMs.
Question 3 Nov 26, 2025
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Which two teams are placed together in Group A of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup and are scheduled to face each other in Colombo?
India and PakistanThe ICC announced the schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, placing arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Group A. Despite India’s official stance against bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, the two teams will meet in a neutral venue—Colombo, Sri Lanka—on February 15, 2026, as part of this multinational tournament. Pakistan will play all its matches in Sri Lanka under a pre-existing neutral-venue agreement valid until 2027. The tournament will feature 20 teams across eight venues—five in India and three in Sri Lanka.
Question 4 Nov 26, 2025
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What significant event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi mark by hoisting a saffron flag in Ayodhya on November 26, 2025?
Completion of the Ram temple constructionOn November 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted a saffron flag atop the newly completed Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the end of its construction phase. In his address, he described this moment as the fulfillment of a 500-year-old resolve and emphasized values like collective strength, civilizational pride, and democratic heritage rooted in Indian tradition. He also discussed the need to overcome a 'mentality of slavery' perpetuated during colonial times and urged the nation to look beyond immediate concerns to secure a developed India by 2047.
Question 5 Nov 26, 2025
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What unusual natural phenomenon affected air traffic in northern India on November 26, 2025?
Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcanoOn November 26, 2025, a cloud of volcanic ash from the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia—erupting for the first time in nearly 12,000 years—drifted over northern India. This ash cloud impacted visibility and disrupted air traffic, though it did not worsen Delhi’s already poor air quality. The Central Pollution Control Board reported Delhi’s AQI at 353 (very poor category), with vehicular emissions identified as the largest contributor (19.6%). The ash cloud was expected to continue moving eastward toward China by the evening.