Showing questions for December 05, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 1 Dec 05, 2025
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What caused widespread flight cancellations and delays for IndiGo airlines in early December 2025?
An accumulation of operational challenges including FDTL normsIndiGo faced one of its toughest operational crises in recent years due to multiple compounding factors. These included minor technology glitches, schedule changes, adverse weather, congestion in the aviation sector, and most critically, the enforcement of new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms that reduced pilot availability. As India’s largest airline with a complex network, IndiGo was disproportionately affected. The CEO Pieter Elbers publicly apologized and acknowledged the failure to meet passenger expectations. The disruptions led to over 300 cancellations and hundreds of delays within 48 hours.
Question 2 Dec 05, 2025
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Who passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and was cremated with full honours in Delhi?
Swara j KaushalSwara j Kaushal, former Governor of Mizoram and a senior advocate, died on December 4, 2025, at the age of 73 after complaining of chest pain. He was the husband of late BJP leader Sushma Swara j and father of BJP MP Bansuri Swara j, who performed his last rites. His cremation at Lodhi Road was attended by Union Ministers, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, senior BJP and RSS leaders, and a Delhi Police contingent that offered a final salute. His death marks the loss of a distinguished legal and political figure closely associated with India’s political landscape.
Question 3 Dec 05, 2025
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Which country’s former Prime Minister, currently in critical condition, may be shifted to the UK for advanced treatment?
BangladeshFormer Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, aged 80, was admitted to Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital on November 23 with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. Her condition worsened, leading to transfer to the coronary care unit. Her family is preparing to move her to London, with Qatar offering an air ambulance and Bangladesh’s military testing rooftop landing capabilities for evacuation. International medical teams from China and the UK are assisting local doctors. Her potential transfer has drawn national and international attention amid ongoing political sensitivities.
Question 4 Dec 05, 2025
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During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India on December 5, 2025, which of the following was NOT listed as an expected outcome of the summit?
Signing a mutual defense pact against NATOThe India-Russia summit focused on strengthening economic cooperation, reducing India’s trade deficit, expanding Indian exports (pharma, autos, agri, marine products), and enhancing people-to-people ties. MoUs were expected in shipping, healthcare, and fertilizers. However, there was no mention of a mutual defense pact against NATO. Instead, discussions emphasized military technical cooperation like S-400 procurement and Sukhoi upgrades, rooted in longstanding bilateral trust, not adversarial alliances.
Question 5 Dec 05, 2025
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Which city hosts Asia’s largest natural ice skating rink, where the 2025 season officially opened on December 4?
ShimlaShimla is home to Asia’s largest natural ice skating rink, which officially opened on December 4, 2025, after suitable weather conditions (clear sky and temperatures below 4°C) allowed proper ice formation. The Shimla Ice Skating Club, with around 300 members, organizes morning sessions from 8–10 AM initially, with evening sessions to follow. Challenges such as nearby construction and demolition of Rivoli Theatre have affected ice quality in recent years. The rink is a major winter attraction, with seasonal subscriptions costing ₹3,000 for seniors and ₹1,800 for juniors.