Showing questions for October 09, 2025
- Total: 29 questions
Question 1 Oct 09, 2025
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What was the reason behind the Enforcement Directorate's raids on properties linked to actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Amit Chakkalackal?
Alleged luxury car smuggling from Bhutan to IndiaThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 17 locations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu as part of an investigation into a syndicate allegedly involved in smuggling high-end vehicles from Bhutan into India. The operation followed a Customs probe that uncovered the use of forged documents to illegally import, register, and sell luxury cars to wealthy individuals. The actors’ properties were among those searched due to suspected links to this smuggling network. This case highlights the growing scrutiny on illicit luxury imports and the misuse of documentation in cross-border vehicle trade. The ED’s action underscores the government’s focus on cracking down on economic offenses involving high-profile individuals.
Question 2 Oct 09, 2025
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Where did Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein surrender after enlisting in the Russian military?
To Ukrainian forcesMajoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, a 22-year-old from Morbi, Gujarat, had traveled to Russia for higher studies but later got entangled in a drug-related case and was jailed. To avoid serving his sentence, he reportedly enlisted in the Russian military with the intention of surrendering at the earliest opportunity. He eventually crossed into Ukraine and surrendered to Ukrainian forces. His family has appealed to the Indian government to facilitate his return. This case illustrates the complex and dangerous situations some Indian nationals face when caught in foreign legal and military entanglements, especially in conflict zones like Ukraine.
Question 3 Oct 09, 2025
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Why did the Indian Army launch search operations in south Kashmir on October 6, 2025?
To locate two missing para commandosOn the night of October 6–7, 2025, two Indian para commandos went missing during an anti-terrorist operation in the dense forests of south Kashmir. A sudden snowstorm and whiteout conditions caused them to lose contact with their unit. In response, the Army initiated extensive Search and Rescue (SAR) operations using helicopters, drones, and dog squads. Adverse weather has hampered these efforts, raising concerns for the soldiers’ safety. The incident highlights the extreme risks faced by security personnel in counter-insurgency operations in mountainous and volatile regions like Kashmir.
Question 4 Oct 09, 2025
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Which major infrastructure project did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate in Navi Mumbai on October 9, 2025?
Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International AirportOn October 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport, a key development aimed at decongesting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Alongside this, he also launched Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line-3 and other developmental projects. The airport is expected to significantly boost regional connectivity, create jobs, and support economic growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, executed in collaboration with the Adani Group, marks a milestone in India’s infrastructure modernization drive. The event was attended by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
Question 5 Oct 09, 2025
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Which statement best describes the current status of the two Indian soldiers who went missing in south Kashmir?
They lost contact during a snowstorm and are the subject of ongoing search operationsTwo para commandos from the Indian Army went missing on the intervening night of October 6–7, 2025, during an anti-terror operation in south Kashmir’s Kishtwar range. They lost communication with their unit amid severe snowstorms and whiteout conditions in the mountainous terrain. Since then, the Army has been conducting intensive search and rescue missions using aerial support, drones, and K-9 units. However, harsh weather continues to impede progress. The Chinar Corps based in Srinagar confirmed the incident publicly, emphasizing the challenging operational environment faced by troops in high-altitude counter-terrorism missions.