Showing questions for December 13, 2025
- Total: 17 questions
Question 11 Dec 13, 2025
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Which former Bangladesh Prime Minister was placed on ventilator support due to deteriorating health in December 2025?
Khaleda ZiaKhaleda Zia, the 80-year-old chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was placed on ventilator support after her health significantly worsened. She had been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23, 2025, with multiple complications including complete kidney failure requiring regular dialysis. Doctors reported rising carbon dioxide levels and falling oxygen saturation, prompting the switch to ventilator support. A team of local and foreign specialists continues to monitor her around the clock. Her condition has drawn national attention amid ongoing political tensions in Bangladesh.
Question 12 Dec 13, 2025
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What major global event is India scheduled to host in February 2026, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
India AI Impact Summit 2026The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to take place in New Delhi on February 19–20, 2026, and will be the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this initiative at the France AI Action Summit. The summit will focus on the principles of 'People, Planet, and Progress' and aims to shape global norms for responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI. Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra recently invited U.S. industries to partner in India’s AI transformation during a Washington roundtable.
Question 13 Dec 13, 2025
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Who was shot by unidentified assailants in Dhaka on December 12, 2025, during the launch of his election campaign?
Sharif Osman HadiSharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader of the right-wing cultural group Inqilab Manch and an independent candidate for the February 12, 2026 general elections, was critically injured in a targeted shooting in central Dhaka. Three gunmen on a motorcycle attacked him near DR Tower in Bijoynagar. He sustained a head injury with the bullet remaining inside his skull, requiring life support at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus condemned the attack as unacceptable in a democratic election environment. The incident occurred a day after the election schedule was officially announced.
Question 14 Dec 13, 2025
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Which team did Jharkhand defeat in a Super League Group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 13 December 2025?
PunjabJharkhand registered a six-wicket victory over Punjab in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League Group A match. Despite Salil Arora’s explosive 125 off just 45 balls for Punjab, which included 11 sixes, Jharkhand chased down the 236-run target in 18.1 overs. Key contributions came from skipper Ishan Kishan (47 off 23), Kumar Kushagra (82* off 46), Anukul Roy (37 off 17), and Pankaj Kumar (39 off 18). Arora’s knock was in vain as Jharkhand’s batting lineup fired in unison. The match highlighted the depth in Jharkhand’s batting order.
Question 15 Dec 13, 2025
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What is India's current position in the World Test Championship standings as of 13 December 2025?
SixthFollowing New Zealand’s comprehensive nine-wicket win over the West Indies in Wellington, India slipped to sixth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. New Zealand moved up to third with a win-loss percentage of 66.67, pushing India down from fifth to sixth with a percentage of 48.15. Australia leads the table with 100%, followed by South Africa at 75%. India's last assignment was a 2-0 home loss to South Africa, and their next Test series is scheduled against Sri Lanka in August 2026.