Showing questions for December 23, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 6 Dec 23, 2025
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What did Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh emphasize during his address to students from IIT Madras and NIT Mizoram on December 22, 2025?
Boosting agricultural production through strengthened supply chains and advanced processing techniquesMizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh, speaking on Monday (December 22, 2025), urged focused efforts to enhance agricultural output in the state. He highlighted the need to strengthen supply chains, improve food processing methods, and carry out detailed studies to support rural communities. His remarks were directed at students participating in the New India Mission internship programme. He encouraged them to understand the programme's goals and contribute meaningfully. These recommendations aim to formulate more effective rural development strategies in Mizoram.
Question 7 Dec 23, 2025
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Who criticised the Union Government’s decision to increase railway fares effective from December 26, 2025?
V SivankuttyKerala’s General Education and Labour Minister, V Sivankutty, strongly condemned the Union Government’s decision to raise railway fares by one paise per kilometre across all classes. He argued that this hike would disproportionately affect students, daily wage workers, and the general public who rely on long-distance train travel. In his statement, he described the move as “condemnable” and warned of its socio-economic impact. The fare revision was announced by the Railway Ministry and scheduled to take effect on December 26, 2025. His criticism reflects growing concern among state leaders about rising public transport costs.
Question 8 Dec 23, 2025
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Which political alliance won the majority of municipal president posts in the 2025 Maharashtra local body elections according to the State Election Commission?
MahayutiThe Mahayuti alliance—comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)—secured a dominant victory in the 2025 Maharashtra local body polls. According to the State Election Commission, the BJP alone won 117 municipal president posts, followed by Shiv Sena with 53 and NCP with 37, totaling 207 out of 288 posts. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 44 posts collectively. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Modi’s development vision for this mandate. The results reflect strong public support for the ruling alliance at the grassroots level.
Question 9 Dec 23, 2025
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Which Indian state’s Chief Minister placed the state on 'high alert' due to unrest in neighboring Bangladesh?
AssamAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state was on 'high alert' following a fresh wave of unrest in Bangladesh, sparked by the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Sarma alleged that the current regime in Bangladesh has made irredentist claims over India’s northeast. He also claimed that Bangladeshis have historically entered Assam in large numbers, posing security concerns. The CM stressed the need for vigilance and close monitoring of developments across the border. His remarks come amid rising tensions in the region and fears of spillover effects.
Question 10 Dec 23, 2025
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Who inaugurated a free coaching institute for Scheduled Tribe students preparing for JEE and NEET in Jharkhand?
Hemant SorenJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated the 'Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering and Medical Coaching Institute' in Ranchi on December 22, 2025. The facility, located at Hindpiri, will provide specialized coaching to 300 selected ST students for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. Soren described this as a historic step toward empowering tribal youth and enhancing their access to higher education in technical and medical fields. The initiative is part of the state government’s broader welfare agenda for marginalized communities. This move aims to address educational disparities and improve representation of ST students in elite professional courses.