Showing questions for February 05, 2026
- Total: 12 questions
Question 1 Feb 05, 2026
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Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on February 5, 2026, after nearly a year of President's Rule?
Y Khemchand SinghY Khemchand Singh, a BJP leader, was sworn in as Manipur's Chief Minister on February 5, 2026, ending nearly a year-long President's Rule in the state. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan in Imphal. Alongside him, BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen from the Kuki community and Naga People's Front legislator L Dikho were sworn in as deputy chief ministers. This political development came hours after the President's Rule in the state was officially revoked, marking a significant step toward restoring democratic governance in the northeastern state after prolonged administrative challenges.
Question 2 Feb 05, 2026
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Which former Libyan leader's son was shot dead in Zintan, Libya according to reports on February 5, 2026?
Moammar GaddafiSeif al-Islam Gaddafi, son and one-time heir apparent of Libya's former ruler Moammar Gaddafi, was killed at age 53 in the town of Zintan, located about 136 km southwest of Tripoli. According to Libyan officials and his lawyer Khaled al-Zaidi, four masked men stormed his home in what his political team described as a 'cowardly and treacherous assassination' after disabling CCTV cameras. Seif al-Islam had survived the 2011 uprising that led to his father's death and had remained a significant political figure in Libya's fractured landscape. His death represents another chapter in Libya's prolonged political instability following the fall of the Gaddafi regime.
Question 3 Feb 05, 2026
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What major financial investigation did the Supreme Court direct the Enforcement Directorate to conduct regarding Anil Ambani's firms?
Rs. 40,000 crore bank fraud by Reliance CommunicationsThe Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising senior officers to investigate allegations of large-scale bank fraud by Reliance Communications (RCOM), its group entities and Anil Ambani involving more than Rs. 40,000 crore. The Court also ordered the CBI to probe the nexus and collusion with bank officials in siphoning and diverting these loans. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to bring the probe to a logical conclusion. This order represents a significant judicial intervention in one of India's largest alleged corporate fraud cases involving diversion of substantial public banking resources.
Question 4 Feb 05, 2026
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What tragic incident involving three minor sisters occurred in Ghaziabad in the early hours of February 5, 2026?
They jumped to death from the ninth floor linked to Korean gaming app addictionThree minor sisters—Pakhi (12), Prachi (14), and Vishika (16)—jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their apartment in Bharat City, Ghaziabad around 2 am on February 5, 2026. Preliminary investigations suggested the girls had been spending significant time on mobile phones and were allegedly addicted to a Korean online task-based gaming app, reminiscent of the Blue Whale challenge that had previously led to teen suicides. The sisters reportedly did everything together and had not attended school for the last two years. They left an eight-page suicide note in a pocket diary apologizing to their parents and requesting them to read the diary to understand what led to their decision. Their father Chetan Kumar is a forex trader with two wives (who are sisters) and five children total living together.
Question 5 Feb 05, 2026
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What was the total blackbuck population recorded in Odisha's Ganjam district according to the January 29, 2026 census conducted by the Forest Department?
9,287The census conducted by Odisha's Forest Department on January 29, 2026 recorded a total of 9,287 blackbucks in Ganjam district. This represents an increase of 498 animals compared to the previous year's count of 8,789 in 2025. The population breakdown included 5,832 females, 2,104 males, and 1,351 juveniles. The blackbuck population has shown a consistent upward trend over recent years with counts of 7,273 in 2023, 7,358 in 2021, and 6,875 in 2020. This growth indicates successful conservation efforts in the region's protected habitats.