Showing questions for December 15, 2025
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Question 6 Dec 15, 2025
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What was the nationality of the six UN peacekeepers killed in the drone strike on a UN facility in Kadugli, Sudan?
BangladeshiThe drone strike on December 13, 2025, targeted a United Nations logistics base in Kadugli, part of Sudan’s Kordofan region. According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, all six peacekeepers who were killed were Bangladeshi nationals serving with UNISFA—the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. The attack also wounded eight others. The Sudanese military attributed the strike to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), though the RSF issued no immediate response. Such attacks on peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law, as emphasized by Guterres.
Question 7 Dec 15, 2025
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Which Lithuanian company was ranked #1 in the Aadhaar 2.0 biometric de-duplication benchmark evaluation?
NeurotechnologyNeurotechnology, a Lithuanian firm specializing in biometrics and identity technologies, was ranked first among global participants in the Aadhaar 2.0 de-duplication benchmark. This technical function ensures that each Aadhaar number remains unique by preventing duplicate or fraudulent identity records. The company was shortlisted alongside firms from France and Japan, highlighting India's multi-vendor, de-risked approach to securing its national digital identity infrastructure. Despite foreign involvement in specific components, the Indian government retains full control over the core Aadhaar system. This collaboration exemplifies India’s strategy of sourcing best-in-class global expertise without compromising data sovereignty.
Question 8 Dec 15, 2025
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In which country did India recently launch 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to deliver humanitarian aid following Cyclone Ditwah?
Sri LankaFollowing the devastating landfall of Cyclone Ditwah in mid-November 2025, Sri Lanka suffered over 640 deaths, widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse. India initiated 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' as its humanitarian response, becoming the first country to deliver aid. This included a 25-tonne shipment of essential medicines and dry food, a mobile field hospital, and over 70 medical personnel. The Indian Air Force used a C-17 Globemaster to transport supplies and later repatriate the medical team. The assistance was coordinated after discussions between Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Nalinda Jayathissa and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha.
Question 9 Dec 15, 2025
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Which language is considered the closest living sister to Sanskrit, according to linguistic studies cited by the Lithuanian Ambassador?
LithuanianLithuanian is regarded by linguists as the closest living Indo-European language to Sanskrit due to striking similarities in grammar, vocabulary, and phonetic structure. Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene highlighted that over 108 identical words exist between the two languages, with ongoing scholarly work to expand this comparative lexicon. This connection is not political but rooted in historical linguistics, tracing back to their shared Proto-Indo-European origins. The linguistic bridge has fostered cultural exchanges and academic collaborations between India and Lithuania. The Ambassador, who studied Sanskrit herself, emphasized this as a unique cultural affinity between the two nations.
Question 10 Dec 15, 2025
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Which paramilitary group has the Sudanese military blamed for the drone strike on the UN facility in Kadugli?
Rapid Support ForcesThe Sudanese military officially blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—a paramilitary group engaged in a brutal civil war with the national army since April 2023—for the drone attack on the UN logistics base in Kadugli. The RSF, originally formed from the Janjaweed militias, has been accused of numerous atrocities, including ethnically motivated killings and mass rapes, which the UN classifies as potential war crimes. The conflict intensified after the RSF captured el-Fasher, the army’s last stronghold in Darfur. Despite global calls for a ceasefire, fighting continues to devastate civilian populations and critical infrastructure across Sudan. The RSF did not issue any immediate comment following the UN strike accusation.