Showing questions for December 08, 2025
- Total: 17 questions
Question 6 Dec 08, 2025
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Ten Naxalites surrendered before the Chief Minister of which state on 07 December 2025?
Madhya PradeshOn 07 December 2025, ten wanted Naxalites, including four women, surrendered before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Balaghat. The state government handed them copies of the Indian Constitution and pledged full support for their rehabilitation and reintegration into mainstream society. This event is part of Madhya Pradesh's broader campaign to become Naxal-free by January 2026, backed by enhanced surveillance, new police camps, and welfare initiatives like single-window centres in affected regions. The government also announced out-of-turn promotions for police personnel involved in anti-Naxal operations. The surrender highlights the success of a dual strategy combining security operations with empathetic rehabilitation.
Question 7 Dec 08, 2025
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What milestone did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlight regarding India's defence production during his 07 December 2025 speech in Leh?
Defence production has increased from ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to ₹1.51 lakh croreDuring the launch of 125 BRO infrastructure projects in Leh on 07 December 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s transformation from an import-dependent nation to a growing defence exporter. He stated that defence production has surged from approximately ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to a record ₹1.51 lakh crore in 2025. Defence exports have similarly risen from under ₹1,000 crore to nearly ₹24,000 crore. Singh credited this progress to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and indigenous innovations like Class-70 modular bridges developed with Indian firms. This shift underscores India’s strategic push for self-reliance in national security infrastructure.
Question 8 Dec 08, 2025
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Which political leader recently praised student protests at Tezpur University as embodying the 'new Assam'?
Gaurav GogoiCongress leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi lauded the student-led protests at Tezpur University on 07 December 2025 as a symbol of 'new Assam'. The unrest began in mid-September following the death of singer Zubeen Garg and evolved into a broader movement for justice and institutional autonomy. Gogoi criticized the central and state governments for their heavy-handed response, while commending the students and faculty for maintaining dignity and non-violence. His comments were made through a series of social media posts, reflecting the Congress party’s attempt to align with youth-driven democratic movements. The Tezpur agitation has become a significant political issue in Assam, drawing national attention to issues of academic freedom and student rights.
Question 9 Dec 08, 2025
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What was the outcome of the attempted attack on the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan province on December 6, 2025?
Security forces defused an IED planted on the trackOn December 6, 2025, unidentified insurgents planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on the railway track used by the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in the Nasirabad area of Balochistan. Pakistani law enforcement agencies received intelligence about the device, cordoned off the area, and successfully defused it before any explosion could occur. This incident follows a pattern of repeated attacks on the same train, including a deadly hijacking by the Balochistan Liberation Army in March 2025 that killed 26 people. The train service was temporarily halted at Jacobabad for security assessment. The successful defusal prevented what could have been another major tragedy on this frequently targeted route.
Question 10 Dec 08, 2025
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Which district in Sri Lanka was the worst-hit by the Ditwah cyclone disaster, accounting for the highest number of deaths and destruction?
Kandy districtKandy district in Sri Lanka emerged as the worst-affected region during the Ditwah cyclone disaster that struck in late November 2025. By December 7, it had recorded 232 of the total 618 confirmed deaths, along with 91 missing persons and 1,800 completely destroyed homes. While Kandy city itself suffered mainly infrastructural disruptions like power and communication outages, rural areas—such as the village of Nelummala—were devastated by landslides and boulder falls that buried entire communities. Experts attributed the high toll to unplanned and haphazard human settlements in vulnerable zones. Rescue operations remained challenging due to severed road access in many remote villages.