Showing questions for December 23, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 11 Dec 23, 2025
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What country is suspected by Russian investigators of orchestrating the car bomb killing of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow on December 22, 2025?
UkraineRussian authorities have pointed to Ukraine as a possible orchestrator of the assassination of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who was killed when an explosive device detonated under his car in Moscow. This marks the third such killing of a high-ranking Russian military officer in the past year, with prior incidents involving Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik. In Kirillov’s case, Ukraine’s security service openly claimed responsibility. The Kremlin has repeatedly accused Ukrainian intelligence of conducting covert operations inside Russia. Despite arrests of suspected perpetrators, tensions between the two nations remain extremely high, with Moscow citing these attacks as part of a broader hybrid warfare strategy.
Question 12 Dec 23, 2025
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On December 22, 2025, an ICE agent shot at a Cuban immigrant in which U.S. city after being struck by an SUV?
St PaulThe incident occurred in St Paul, Minnesota, where an ICE operation targeting a Cuban national—who had entered the U.S. illegally under a now-discontinued Biden-era asylum review program—turned violent. The man allegedly struck two agents with his SUV and later bit one during apprehension. Despite the gunfire, the immigrant sustained no injuries, and the agents' wounds were non-life-threatening. The event reflects heightened tensions in the Minneapolis–St Paul region due to intensified immigration enforcement actions and recent clashes between ICE and protesters. Federal authorities emphasized the suspect’s unlawful status and resistance during the operation.
Question 13 Dec 23, 2025
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How many people were reported killed in the bus crash on Java island, Indonesia, just after midnight on December 22, 2025?
16A tragic bus accident occurred on the Krapyak tollway in Semarang, Central Java, when an inter-province bus traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta lost control and overturned on a curved exit ramp. The crash resulted in 16 confirmed deaths—6 at the scene and 10 more who succumbed either en route to or upon arrival at hospitals. In addition, 18 passengers were injured, with 5 in critical condition and 13 in serious condition. Rescue teams reached the site approximately 40 minutes after the incident, highlighting challenges in emergency response coordination on Indonesian toll roads. The crash has prompted renewed scrutiny of intercity bus safety regulations and driver fatigue protocols.
Question 14 Dec 23, 2025
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Which two countries are set to resume ceasefire talks on December 25, 2025, following recent deadly border clashes?
Thailand and CambodiaThailand and Cambodia agreed to resume detailed ceasefire negotiations on December 25, 2025, after renewed hostilities erupted along their disputed border on December 8. The earlier October ceasefire—brokered under pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump—lacked operational specifics and quickly collapsed. The latest fighting involved Thai F-16 airstrikes and Cambodian BM-21 rocket barrages, killing over 36 people and displacing more than 500,000 civilians. Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasized the need for ground-level military coordination rather than public diplomatic statements. Both nations aim to implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, which include humanitarian demining and heavy weapons withdrawal protocols.
Question 15 Dec 23, 2025
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What is the projected student enrollment at IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus for 2026?
400According to Shantanu Roy, Executive Director of IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi, the campus is expected to nearly double its student body from 182 to around 400 in 2026. The campus, launched with just 17 students in one master’s program, has rapidly expanded by introducing new undergraduate and postgraduate programs annually. It aligns with the UAE’s national priorities in AI, sustainability, energy, and smart materials, while maintaining academic integration with the main Delhi campus. The institution aims to serve as a global hub leveraging the UAE’s strategic location connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. Importantly, IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi is not a standalone entity but functions as an international extension of the parent IIT Delhi.