Showing questions for December 05, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 11 Dec 05, 2025
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What new requirement has the U.S. State Department imposed on H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, 2025?
Set all social media profiles to 'public'The U.S. State Department announced that H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents must set all social media accounts to 'public' to facilitate national security vetting. This measure extends existing scrutiny already applied to student (F, M) and exchange (J) visa holders. The department emphasized that visa issuance is a privilege, not a right, and part of broader Trump-era efforts to tighten immigration rules. The policy aims to identify potential threats by reviewing applicants’ online presence. Indian tech professionals, among the largest H-1B beneficiary group, are significantly affected by this directive.
Question 12 Dec 05, 2025
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Which two African leaders were hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump to sign a peace deal concerning eastern Congo?
Presidents of Congo and RwandaOn December 4, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda in Washington to formalize a peace agreement targeting conflict in eastern Congo. The deal builds on earlier accords and aims to stabilize the region, open access to critical minerals for U.S. firms, and support regional economic integration. Despite being hailed as 'historic' by the White House, fighting continues with M23 rebels—backed by Rwanda—still active. Critics, including Congolese citizens, argue that the conflict remains unresolved. The deal is part of Trump’s broader narrative positioning himself as a global peacemaker.
Question 13 Dec 05, 2025
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A major power outage recently affected Havana and western Cuba due to failure in what part of the energy infrastructure?
A transmission line connecting two major plantsOn December 3, 2025, a near 12-hour blackout struck Havana and western Cuba after a critical transmission line failed, disrupting power from two major electricity plants. The outage severely impacted daily life, halted school sessions, and disrupted internet and water services. Cuban officials attributed such repeated failures to aging thermal power plants over 30 years old, inadequate maintenance, fuel shortages, and a broader economic crisis worsened by pandemic-related tourism losses and U.S. sanctions. Although power was partially restored by afternoon, deficits persisted. Citizens expressed frustration over the lack of timely official communication during the crisis.
Question 14 Dec 05, 2025
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What recent protest occurred in Mexico City involving farmers and a proposed national legislation?
Farmers protested against a new water law proposalIn early December 2025, dozens of Mexican farmers drove tractors to Mexico City and blocked entry to the Congress to oppose the General Water Law proposal. They argue that the law would reallocate water from rural areas to discretionary urban or industrial use, threatening their livelihoods and land rights. The proposal is backed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and is under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies, where her Morena Party holds a majority. Farmers fear loss of control over local water resources and view it as a violation of their fundamental rights. The protest follows recent road blockades lifted in at least seven Mexican states.
Question 15 Dec 05, 2025
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Which former EU foreign policy chief resigned amid a fraud investigation in December 2025?
Federica MogheriniFederica Mogherini, who served as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2019, resigned as Rector of the College of Europe in Bruges amid a fraud probe. The investigation concerns a training programme for junior diplomats under the EU Diplomatic Academy, which she led. Belgian authorities raided offices in Brussels and Bruges, detaining Mogherini for questioning along with senior EU officials. Although her resignation statement cited 'rigor and fairness,' no specific reason was given. The incident risks damaging the EU’s anti-corruption credibility, especially while urging Ukraine to tackle similar issues.