Showing questions for December 05, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 6 Dec 05, 2025
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Which West Bengal MLA was suspended by the Trinamool Congress for announcing plans to build a 'Babri Mosque'?
Humayun KabirHumayun Kabir, an MLA from Bharatpur in Murshidabad district and a former minister, was suspended by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for his controversial announcement to construct a 'Babri Mosque' in his constituency. The party, led by senior leader Firhad Hakim, stated that Kabir had been warned multiple times against making communally sensitive remarks but ignored party directives. His comments were seen as an attempt to communalize local politics, which goes against TMC’s stated secular stance. Kabir responded by announcing his resignation and plans to launch a new political party claiming to represent disillusioned Muslim voters. The suspension reflects internal tensions within the TMC over communal rhetoric and political strategy.
Question 7 Dec 05, 2025
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Which state government recently sanctioned ₹1 crore for the Dhanu Jatra festival?
OdishaThe Odisha government, in a cabinet meeting chaired by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, approved ₹1 crore in funding for the Dhanu Jatra festival in Bargarh. Scheduled from December 24, 2025, to January 3, 2026, the festival uniquely transforms the entire town into an open-air theatre to enact episodes from the life of Lord Krishna. Recognized as one of the largest open-air theatre festivals in the world, Dhanu Jatra holds immense cultural and religious significance. The funding aims to support logistics, artist honorariums, and infrastructure for the 11-day event. This move underscores the state’s commitment to preserving and promoting its traditional art forms and cultural heritage.
Question 8 Dec 05, 2025
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Tezpur University’s shutdown entered its sixth day over demands concerning which official?
Vice-ChancellorStudents and staff at Tezpur University in Assam have been protesting since mid-September 2025, demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh over allegations of corruption and financial irregularities. The agitation intensified into an indefinite shutdown of academic activities from November 29. The Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF) rejected Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s suggestion to appoint a 'pro-VC', insisting instead on an 'acting VC' pending a full inquiry. The protestors allege the CM remained silent during the initial 76 days of turmoil and only responded after the issue attracted national attention. Faculty and non-teaching staff associations have also joined the protest, halting end-term exams and other university functions.
Question 9 Dec 05, 2025
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Following a major encounter in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, the total number of Naxalite casualties rose to how many?
18In a significant anti-Naxal operation in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, security forces engaged in a 12-hour-long encounter with Maoist cadres, resulting in 18 Naxalite deaths. Initially, 12 bodies were recovered on Wednesday evening, and six more were found during a search operation on Thursday morning. The security operation involved personnel from DRG Dantewada and Bijapur, Special Task Force, and the CRPF's elite CoBRA unit, acting on intelligence about the presence of PLGA Company No. 2 in the area. Among the deceased Naxalites was Modi Yami Vella, a commander linked to deadly attacks in 2020 and 2021. Tragically, three DRG jawans also lost their lives in the encounter, highlighting the ongoing challenges in India’s counter-insurgency efforts.
Question 10 Dec 05, 2025
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Who recently resigned as Rector of the College of Europe amid a fraud investigation involving a diplomatic training programme?
Federica MogheriniFederica Mogherini, former EU foreign policy chief from 2014 to 2019, stepped down from her role as Rector of the College of Europe in Bruges. Her resignation follows a Belgian fraud probe into the EU Diplomatic Academy’s training programme for junior diplomats. Authorities raided offices in Brussels and Bruges, and Mogherini was questioned alongside senior EU officials. Though her statement cited integrity and fairness, the investigation could impact the EU’s international reputation, especially as it pushes Ukraine to combat corruption. Mogherini played a key role in the Iran nuclear deal and Balkan diplomacy during her tenure.