Showing questions for December 01, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 11 Dec 01, 2025
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Which U.S. official, along with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida in December 2025 to discuss a peace framework for the Russia-Ukraine war?
Marco RubioU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, participated in talks with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to refine a proposed peace plan. The plan, initially criticized for favoring Russian demands, aimed to end the war that began in 2022. The meetings occurred shortly after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accepted the resignation of his chief negotiator, Andrii Yermak, amid a corruption scandal. Rubio had previously met Yermak in Geneva just a week earlier. The U.S. team is expected to carry revised proposals to Moscow for discussions with Vladimir Putin.
Question 12 Dec 01, 2025
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In December 2025, over 3.7 million candidates appeared for which major examination in China following a change in the upper age limit?
National civil service examinationChina witnessed over 3.7 million applicants sit for the national civil service examination in December 2025, a record number attributed to the government's decision to raise the maximum eligibility age from 35 to 38 years. This shift was widely welcomed as it addressed age discrimination in China’s competitive job market. The exam selects candidates for central government roles, with nearly 70% of positions reserved for fresh graduates. On average, about 98 candidates competed for each vacancy, highlighting intense job-seeking pressure amid rising unemployment. The move reflects broader efforts to stabilize youth employment and public sector recruitment.
Question 13 Dec 01, 2025
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According to Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnes Callamard, what is still lacking in Syria despite recent reforms?
DemocracyAgnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, acknowledged that post-Assad Syrian authorities have taken positive steps such as drafting legal reforms, forming transitional justice committees, and engaging with international rights groups. However, she emphasized that these changes remain superficial and that genuine democracy is still absent in the country. Her comments followed a visit to Damascus and come one year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government. While welcoming openness to reform, Callamard stressed the need for deeper institutional and political transformation. Her remarks highlight the fragile and incomplete nature of Syria’s transition.
Question 14 Dec 01, 2025
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Who scored a blistering 52-ball 148 with 16 sixes in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on December 1, 2025?
Abhishek SharmaAbhishek Sharma delivered a record-breaking innings for Punjab against Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, smashing 16 sixes in a 52-ball 148. His knock included a 12-ball fifty, which is the joint-third-fastest in men’s T20 cricket globally and joint-second-fastest by an Indian. He opened the batting with Prabhsimran Singh, and together they put on a 205-run stand in just over 13 overs. His performance helped Punjab post a massive 310/5, leading to a 112-run victory. This innings also saw him break his own record for the most sixes by an Indian in T20s in a calendar year.
Question 15 Dec 01, 2025
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In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match on December 1, 2025, which player scored a 15-ball 43 to help Kerala defeat Chhattisgarh by 8 wickets?
Sanju SamsonSanju Samson returned to his preferred opening role and smashed a rapid 15-ball 43, including five sixes, to power Kerala to an easy win over Chhattisgarh. Chasing a target of 121, Kerala reached the total in just 10.4 overs, with Samson dominating the early overs. His aggressive strokeplay—particularly against Ravi Kiran and Ajay Mandal—set the tone for the innings. This performance highlighted his comfort and effectiveness as an opener, contrasting with his recent struggles in India's middle order during the Asia Cup. His innings reaffirmed why he is considered one of India’s most explosive T20 batters.