Showing questions for December 22, 2025
- Total: 13 questions
Question 1 Dec 22, 2025
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What did President Droupadi Murmu give her assent to on December 21, 2025?
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) BillPresident Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the VB-G RAM G Bill on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as confirmed by the Rural Development Ministry. This Bill aims to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household annually. The legislation was passed by Parliament amid protests from the Opposition. The move marks a significant shift in India’s rural employment policy framework. President Murmu was staying at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad during this time.
Question 2 Dec 22, 2025
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Which Indian state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit on December 21, 2025, to lay the foundation stone for a `10,601-crore fertiliser plant?
AssamPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namrup in Dibrugarh district of Assam on December 21, 2025, to inaugurate a major fertiliser plant worth `10,601 crore. During the event, he addressed a public rally and accused the Congress party of supporting illegal Bangladeshi immigrants for vote-bank politics. The visit is also significant as it comes ahead of the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for March–April 2026. Modi emphasized BJP's commitment to safeguarding Assamese identity, land, and pride. The presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal underscored the event’s political importance.
Question 3 Dec 22, 2025
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Which organization’s personnel are facing eviction and penalties for exceeding the three-year limit on government accommodation under the GPRA scheme?
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)Over 800 personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are facing eviction notices and penalties—sometimes exceeding `1 crore—for staying beyond the three-year cap in General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA). The Directorate of Estates has imposed these retrospective damage charges, causing distress among serving and retired personnel. The issue has sparked debate as other departments, like CPWD staff in border areas, enjoy relaxation until 2030. CAPF duties often involve deployment in harsh terrains and high-risk zones, limiting family accommodation options. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has flagged this disparity to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for policy review.
Question 4 Dec 22, 2025
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How much will Indian Railways increase long-distance travel fares per kilometre from December 26, 2025?
2 paise per kilometreIndian Railways announced a fare revision effective from midnight on December 26, 2025, increasing ticket prices by 2 paise per kilometre for both AC and non-AC Mail/Express trains. This is the second hike within six months, following a similar increase in July 2025. The move aims to generate an additional `600 crore in revenue while keeping travel 'affordable'. For a 1,000 km journey, a passenger would pay approximately `20 extra one-way, and a family of four would incur `200 more for a Delhi–Mumbai trip. Public reaction has been mixed, with some passengers citing stagnant incomes as a reason for concern.
Question 5 Dec 22, 2025
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What did the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismiss as 'misleading propaganda' on December 21, 2025?
Allegations of a security breach at the Bangladesh High Commission in New DelhiThe MEA firmly rejected claims of a security breach at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, calling them 'misleading propaganda.' According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, only 20–25 peaceful protesters had gathered on December 20 to condemn the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. The protest was quickly dispersed by local police without any attempt to breach the perimeter. Video evidence contradicts breach allegations, and India reaffirmed its commitment to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The clarification comes amid heightened unrest in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.