Showing questions for December 11, 2025
- Total: 16 questions
Question 11 Dec 11, 2025
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What recent development occurred in Bangladesh concerning the interim government and upcoming elections?
Two student-turned-advisers resignedOn December 11, 2025, M Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, advisers in Bangladesh’s interim government and former leaders of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) movement, resigned to comply with Election Commission rules barring advisers from contesting elections. Their resignations follow the EC's clarification that holding an advisory role disqualifies one from running in the upcoming February polls. Both played key roles in the August 5, 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus praised their revolutionary contributions upon accepting their resignations. A third SAD leader had earlier quit to form a political party.
Question 12 Dec 11, 2025
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In which country did over 100 kidnapped schoolchildren recently return home after a mass abduction?
NigeriaOn December 10–11, 2025, 100 students were released following their abduction from a Catholic school in Papiri, Nigeria, on November 21, 2025. Gunmen had taken more than 300 students and staff; 50 escaped early, 100 were freed recently, but over 150 remain in captivity. Parents and school authorities expressed relief but continued to appeal for the rescue of the rest. The abductions are part of a decade-long pattern in Nigeria, often aimed at extracting ransoms. The Pope had previously called for the students’ release, highlighting the international attention such incidents receive.
Question 13 Dec 11, 2025
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Who is currently leading the Indian men's T20I team as captain in the series against South Africa?
Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav is captaining the Indian T20I side during the five-match series against South Africa in December 2025. He took over the reins following India’s T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados earlier in the year. However, he has faced criticism for his inconsistent batting form over the past 12 months. With the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February, his leadership and personal performance are under close scrutiny. The team management continues to back him despite the pressure.
Question 14 Dec 11, 2025
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What was South Africa’s total in the first T20I against India, marking their lowest-ever score in the format?
74In the opening T20I held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, South Africa was bowled out for just 74 runs while chasing India's 175/6, resulting in a 101-run defeat. This became their lowest-ever total in T20 International cricket. Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav each took two wickets, exploiting a two-paced pitch effectively. South Africa’s batting coach Ashwell Prince admitted the batters failed to respond to the tough questions posed by India’s attack. The collapse has intensified pressure on the team ahead of the second T20I in New Chandigarh.
Question 15 Dec 11, 2025
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Which wicketkeeper-batter did India prefer over Sanju Samson in the first T20I against South Africa?
Jitesh SharmaIndia opted for Jitesh Sharma as their wicketkeeper-batter in the first T20I, continuing a trend seen in the preceding series against Australia. Jitesh, aged 32, has carved a niche as a lower-order finisher, contributing crucial runs in death overs. His unbeaten 10 off 5 balls in a 38-run partnership with Hardik Pandya helped India post a competitive 175/6. While Sanju Samson had a stellar 2024 as an opener, Shubman Gill’s return has disrupted the batting order, pushing Sanju down. Jitesh emphasized that healthy competition with Sanju brings out his 'A-game' and benefits the team.