Showing questions for December 10, 2025
- Total: 18 questions
Question 1 Dec 10, 2025
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What major investment did Microsoft announce in India during CEO Satya Nadella's meeting with PM Modi on December 9, 2025?
$17.5 billionMicrosoft announced a landmark investment of $17.5 billion to be made between 2026 and 2029 to expand its cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India. This is Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Asia and includes setting up a hyperscale cloud region in Hyderabad, along with tripling its AI skilling commitment to 20 million Indians by 2030. The move aligns with India's ambition to become an AI-first nation and follows earlier investments like the $3 billion cloud and AI infrastructure in Bengaluru. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the investment as a milestone in transitioning from digital public infrastructure to AI public infrastructure. The announcement was made on X by both Nadella and PM Modi after their meeting in New Delhi.
Question 2 Dec 10, 2025
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Which country is India collaborating with to upgrade the Aadhaar ecosystem using advanced identity technology?
LithuaniaIndia is exploring a partnership with Lithuania to incorporate next-generation identity verification technology into its Aadhaar system. Lithuania’s firm Neurotechnology, known for its expertise in biometric de-duplication and fraud elimination, has been shortlisted alongside companies from France and Japan. This collaboration focuses only on providing identity de-duplication technology, ensuring each Aadhaar number remains unique. India’s adoption of a multi-vendor model aims to maintain full sovereignty over its digital identity infrastructure while reducing reliance on any single entity. The Lithuanian ambassador to India confirmed the development in an exclusive interview with The Pioneer.
Question 3 Dec 10, 2025
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What action did the Union Aviation Ministry take against IndiGo on December 9, 2025, following operational inefficiencies?
Directed to trim flight schedule by 10%On December 9, 2025, the Union Aviation Ministry ordered IndiGo to reduce its overall flight schedule by 10% to stabilize operations and curb high cancellation rates. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had earlier asked for a 5% cut, but the Ministry escalated it after noting that IndiGo could only operate 344 out of 403 approved aircraft. The directive emphasizes avoiding single-flight operations on high-demand sectors. Despite the cut, IndiGo must continue serving all its current destinations. The airline, which dominates nearly 65% of India’s domestic market, saw its shares drop over 2% following the announcement.
Question 4 Dec 10, 2025
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What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasize during the NDA parliamentary meeting on December 9, 2025?
Reforms should be citizen-centric and reduce bureaucratic hurdlesDuring the NDA parliamentary party meeting on December 9, 2025, PM Modi stressed that government reforms must prioritize citizens’ ease of life and ease of doing business. He introduced the concept of a 'Reform Express' aimed at removing everyday administrative hassles like repetitive documentation, long forms, and redundant data submission. He urged MPs to bring grassroots issues to policy discussions so reforms can reach every household. Coordination among central, state, and local bodies—including municipalities and panchayats—was highlighted as essential for effective implementation. The meeting also celebrated the NDA’s victory in Bihar, where it won 202 of 243 seats.
Question 5 Dec 10, 2025
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Which state cabinet approved the creation of the third cheetah habitat at Nauradehi?
Madhya PradeshOn December 10, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, meeting in Khajuraho, approved several developmental initiatives, including the establishment of the state’s third cheetah habitat at Nauradehi. This move aligns with India’s cheetah reintroduction program following their extinction in the country. The decision also included industrial incentives for Bundelkhand to attract investments and create jobs. The habitat is part of a larger ecological and conservation strategy. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary was previously identified as a suitable site during initial feasibility studies.