India's Top Current Affairs: Karur Stampede Tragedy, PM's 'Swadeshi' Push, UNGA Tensions, and Key Appointments
September 28, 2025
The past 24 hours in India have been marked by a tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, during a political rally, claiming 39 lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, reiterated the call for self-reliance by promoting 'Swadeshi' and Khadi products. On the international front, India and Pakistan engaged in a heated exchange at the UN General Assembly over terrorism. Domestically, the Attorney General of India was re-appointed, while a significant natural gas discovery was reported off the Andaman Islands. Curfew continued in Leh amidst protests and the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
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Question 1 of 24
A tragic stampede occurred at a political rally organized by actor Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), in which city?
Correct Answer: C) Karur
Full Answer: Ans: c) Karur
Full Answer: Ans: c) Karur
Who ordered a judicial probe into the stampede incident at the TVK rally in Karur?
Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin
What is the name of actor Vijay's political party, which organized the rally where the stampede occurred?
Correct Answer: C) Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam
Full Answer: Ans: c) Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam
Approximately how many lives were lost in the stampede at the TVK rally in Karur?
Correct Answer: C) 39
Full Answer: Ans: c) 39
Full Answer: Ans: c) 39
In which edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast did Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasize 'Swadeshi' and self-reliance?
Correct Answer: C) 125th
Full Answer: Ans: c) 125th
Full Answer: Ans: c) 125th
Which specific indigenous product did PM Modi particularly urge citizens to prioritize on Gandhi Jayanti during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address?
Correct Answer: B) Khadi items
Full Answer: Ans: b) Khadi items
Full Answer: Ans: b) Khadi items
Which organization did PM Modi laud for its spirit of selfless service and discipline in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address?
Correct Answer: C) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
The Prime Minister's call to prioritize 'Swadeshi' products on Gandhi Jayanti aims to bolster which aspect of the nation?
Correct Answer: B) Domestic economy
Full Answer: Ans: b) Domestic economy
Full Answer: Ans: b) Domestic economy
Where did India and Pakistan recently engage in a diplomatic confrontation over terrorism, with India labeling Pakistan as 'Terroristan'?
Correct Answer: C) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Full Answer: Ans: c) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Full Answer: Ans: c) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Who is India's External Affairs Minister who accused a nation of being a 'hub of terrorism' at the UNGA?
Correct Answer: C) S. Jaishankar
Full Answer: Ans: c) S. Jaishankar
Full Answer: Ans: c) S. Jaishankar
India mentioned which specific terror attack as an example of alleged cross-border terrorism during its exchange with Pakistan at the UNGA?
Correct Answer: D) Pahalgam terror attack
Full Answer: Ans: d) Pahalgam terror attack
Full Answer: Ans: d) Pahalgam terror attack
What term did India use in its right of reply to label Pakistan during the diplomatic exchange at the UNGA?
Correct Answer: B) Terroristan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Terroristan
Full Answer: Ans: b) Terroristan
Who has been re-appointed as the Attorney General of India (AGI) for a period of two years?
Correct Answer: C) R. Venkataramani
Full Answer: Ans: c) R. Venkataramani
Full Answer: Ans: c) R. Venkataramani
The Attorney General of India serves as the highest law officer and chief legal advisor to which entity?
Correct Answer: C) Government of India
Full Answer: Ans: c) Government of India
Full Answer: Ans: c) Government of India
Under which article of the Constitution is the Attorney General of India appointed by the President?
Correct Answer: B) Article 76
Full Answer: Ans: b) Article 76
Full Answer: Ans: b) Article 76
For how long has R. Venkataramani been re-appointed as the Attorney General of India?
Correct Answer: B) Two years
Full Answer: Ans: b) Two years
Full Answer: Ans: b) Two years
Which region is currently experiencing protests demanding statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule?
Correct Answer: C) Ladakh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ladakh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ladakh
Which organization is leading the protests in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh and the extension of the Sixth Schedule?
Correct Answer: B) Leh Apex Body (LAB)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Leh Apex Body (LAB)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Leh Apex Body (LAB)
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was reportedly detained under which act amidst the protests in Leh?
Correct Answer: C) National Security Act (NSA)
Full Answer: Ans: c) National Security Act (NSA)
Full Answer: Ans: c) National Security Act (NSA)
What are the primary demands of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) in their ongoing protests?
Correct Answer: B) Statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule
Full Answer: Ans: b) Statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule
Full Answer: Ans: b) Statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule
Which company announced a significant natural gas discovery off the Andaman Islands?
Correct Answer: C) Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Oil India Ltd (OIL)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Oil India Ltd (OIL)
The recent natural gas discovery by Oil India Ltd (OIL) is the first confirmed hydrocarbon occurrence in which region?
Correct Answer: C) Andaman Islands
Full Answer: Ans: c) Andaman Islands
Full Answer: Ans: c) Andaman Islands
A Hydrocarbon Resource Assessment Study (HRAS) estimates the Andaman Basin to hold how much hydrocarbon resource?
Correct Answer: C) 371 MMTOE
Full Answer: Ans: c) 371 MMTOE
Full Answer: Ans: c) 371 MMTOE
The geological characteristics of the Andaman Basin are part of which larger sedimentary system?
Correct Answer: B) Bengal-Arakan sedimentary system
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bengal-Arakan sedimentary system
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bengal-Arakan sedimentary system