Showing questions for December 15, 2025
- Total: 14 questions
Question 1 Dec 15, 2025
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Which state’s Chief Minister invited the Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to witness the state’s developmental progress during a meeting in New Delhi on 14 December 2025?
AssamAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi on Sunday, 14 December 2025, as part of a courtesy call. During the 30-minute meeting at the Vice President’s enclave, Sarma congratulated Radhakrishnan on assuming office and extended a formal invitation to visit Assam. The purpose of the proposed visit is to showcase the state’s transformation and developmental strides in recent years. The Vice President appreciated the gesture and interacted warmly with the CM. This diplomatic outreach underscores Assam’s efforts to highlight governance achievements on a national platform.
Question 2 Dec 15, 2025
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What controversial remark did Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah allegedly make regarding the Ladli Behna Scheme beneficiaries?
That non-participation in a CM felicitation event could lead to document scrutinyShah’s comments during a District Development Advisory Committee meeting in Ratlam sparked controversy when a video clip showed him suggesting that Ladli Behna Scheme beneficiaries who did not attend a proposed felicitation event for CM Mohan Yadav might face Aadhaar verification and pending applications. Opposition leaders, including Jitu Patwari and Kamal Nath, condemned this as coercion and an insult to women. Shah later clarified his remarks were misrepresented and stated the focus was on verifying eligibility to prevent misuse of the scheme. The Ladli Behna Scheme provides ₹1,500 monthly to over 1.26 crore women and is central to BJP’s welfare and political narrative in MP. The controversy has reignited debates on ethical governance and beneficiary dignity.
Question 3 Dec 15, 2025
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Where is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) planning to establish a new 3,000-acre Research and Development campus?
Anakapalli district, Andhra PradeshBARC has approached the Andhra Pradesh government for diversion of 148.15 hectares of forest land adjacent to already acquired 1,200 hectares in Anakapalli district for a new strategic R&D campus near Visakhapatnam. The Expert Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment has recommended in-principle approval. The site selection was guided by national security and strategic considerations and approved by the Atomic Energy Commission. The campus will support research in nuclear energy, health, agriculture, and water security. The Detailed Project Report remains classified due to the project's strategic nature.
Question 4 Dec 15, 2025
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Which of the following vulture species is being prepared for release in Maharashtra’s Melghat Tiger Reserve as part of a reintroduction programme?
Long-billed vultureFifteen long-billed vultures were brought from Pinjore, Haryana, to Melghat Tiger Reserve in April 2025 and have been housed in a pre-release facility since then. Over the past eight months, they underwent training to feed independently and acclimatize to local conditions. A workshop titled ‘Bringing Back the Apex Scavenger’ was conducted on 12 December 2025 to sensitise forest staff, veterinarians, and animal husbandry practitioners about post-release management. The initiative is led by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department. Reintroducing vultures aims to restore ecological balance, as their population crashed due to diclofenac poisoning in livestock carcasses.
Question 5 Dec 15, 2025
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What is the total paddy procurement target set by the Jharkhand government for the 2025–26 season, starting from 15 December 2025?
60 lakh quintalsThe Jharkhand government has set a target to procure 60 lakh quintals of paddy beginning 15 December 2025, purchasing at ₹2,450 per quintal, which includes the Centre’s MSP and an additional state bonus of ₹81. A total of 783 procurement centres have been established across the state, and ministers, MPs, and MLAs have been urged to inaugurate these centres. Farmers will now receive a one-time payment instead of instalments. Despite this, the BJP opposition accused the government of delays, claiming farmers were forced to sell paddy at ₹1,500–₹1,600 in open markets due to late procurement initiation.