Showing questions for December 25, 2025
- Total: 13 questions
Question 1 Dec 25, 2025
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Which satellite was launched by ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24, 2025?
BlueBird Block-2On December 24, 2025, ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite using its heaviest launch vehicle, LVM3-M6, also nicknamed 'Bahubali'. Weighing 6,100 kg, it is the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil. The satellite belongs to AST SpaceMobile, USA, and is part of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation aimed at providing direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity globally. The mission marks a significant milestone in India’s commercial space sector and reinforces confidence in the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. The launch was described by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan as a 'season’s gift' to the nation.
Question 2 Dec 25, 2025
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The Delhi High Court has directed the GST Council to consider reducing or abolishing tax on which of the following items due to worsening air quality in Delhi?
Air purifiersThe Delhi High Court, responding to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), directed the GST Council to meet urgently and consider reclassifying air purifiers as 'medical devices' to reduce GST from the current 18% to 5%. The court emphasized the 'extreme emergency crisis' caused by severe air pollution in Delhi and nearby areas. It acknowledged that while convening the GST Council may take time due to its pan-India structure, the urgency of the air quality situation demands prompt action. The PIL argued that air purifiers should not be treated as luxury goods in such health-critical scenarios. The matter was listed for hearing on December 26, 2025.
Question 3 Dec 25, 2025
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Which two political parties announced a formal alliance for the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra on December 24, 2025?
Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)On December 24, 2025, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announced a formal political alliance for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 28 other civic body elections. The alliance, symbolized under the '3M' slogan—Mumbai, Marathis, and Maharashtra—marks a significant reunion after nearly two decades of rivalry. This move is seen as a strategic effort to consolidate Marathi voter sentiment. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mocked the alliance, comparing it to an unrealistic Russia-Ukraine truce. The development is expected to reshape Maharashtra’s urban political landscape.
Question 4 Dec 25, 2025
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Which level of GRAP restrictions was lifted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi on December 24, 2025?
GRAP-IVOn December 24, 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked the strictest set of anti-pollution measures—GRAP-IV—due to an observed improvement in Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI). These restrictions had been in place since December 13. While GRAP-IV curbs were removed, measures under GRAP-III, II, and I remain active to maintain air quality control. GRAP-IV includes stringent actions like closure of schools, work-from-home mandates, and bans on non-essential construction. The decision followed recommendations from CAQM’s subcommittee monitoring daily AQI trends and reflects a data-driven, graded response approach to pollution management.
Question 5 Dec 25, 2025
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What honour was accorded to late Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla during his last rites?
State honoursVinod Kumar Shukla, an 88-year-old Jnanpith Award-winning Hindi writer from Chhattisgarh, was cremated with full State honours in Raipur on December 24, 2025. The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, personally visited his residence, offered condolences, and joined the funeral procession. Shukla’s son lit the funeral pyre at Marwadi Shamshan Ghat, with numerous dignitaries and literary figures in attendance. The CM described Shukla’s demise as an irreparable loss to Hindi literature and praised his unique narrative style blending sensitivity and human values.