Paper cutting of the day | 1st November 2025

The hindu paper headlines 

1)" India, U.S. sign pact to boost defence ties"

 Current affairs questions and answers:

🇮🇳🇺🇸 India-U.S. Defence Framework Current Affairs Q&A

Key Agreement Details

 * Q1: What is the main objective of the newly signed defence framework between India and the U.S.?

   * A: The framework aims at "advancing peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific" and marks a new phase in their strategic cooperation.

 * Q2: What is the name of the new defence framework?

   * A: The "Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership."

 * Q3: How long is the roadmap outlined in the defence framework?

   * A: The framework outlines a 10-year roadmap for strategic collaboration.

Signatories and Location

 * Q4: Who were the two officials who signed the defence framework?

   * A: India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

 * Q5: Where and during which event was the framework signed?

   * A: It was signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).

Broader Context and Commitments

 * Q6: What key area of the defence partnership did both sides reaffirm their commitment to advance?

   * A: Cooperation in the defence industry and technology collaborations.

 * Q7: According to Rajnath Singh's post on X, why is the partnership critical?

   * A: He stated the partnership is critical for "ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region."

 * Q8: What specific bilateral issue did the text note as a point of "strained ties" that the signing took place amid?

   * A: Washington's action of slapping 50% tariffs on Indian goods.

2)"Bihar poll: jobs, upliftment of women key in NDA manifesto"

🗳️ Bihar Poll NDA Manifesto Current Affairs Q&A

Based on the provided headlines in hindu paper,here are the current affairs questions and answers:

Key Manifesto Promises

 * Q1: How many total promises did the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) outline in its Bihar poll manifesto?

   * A: The manifesto outlined 25 promises.

 * Q2: What two central themes are highlighted as key promises in the NDA manifesto, related to employment and social upliftment?

   * A: Creating one crore jobs and upliftment of women (including the promise of one crore 'Lakhpati Didis').

 * Q3: What financial assistance was pledged for Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher education?

   * A: Monthly assistance of ₹2,000.

 * Q4: What specific infrastructure projects were promised for Bihar in the manifesto?

   * A: New Metro Rail projects in four cities, four new international airports, and seven expressways.

 * Q5: What is the monetary assistance promised to women under the Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme?

   * A: Assistance of up to ₹2 lakh.

 * Q6: What other free services and financial guarantees were pledged in the manifesto?

   * A: Guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, 125 units of free electricity, and free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh.

Manifesto Release Details

 * Q7: Who is the BJP national president who released the manifesto along with other leaders?

   * A: J.P. Nadda.

 * Q8: Name two key leaders, besides J.P. Nadda, who were present at the manifesto release.

   * A: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (and others, including Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Chirag Paswan).

 * Q9: What special demographic group did the NDA spokesperson mention was given special focus, and what percentage of the total population do they comprise?

   * A: The Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), which comprise 36% of the total population.

 * Q10: What new initiative did the spokesperson say the NDA will conduct to generate skill-based employment?

   * A: They will conduct a 'skills census'.

Would you like me to find the full list of the 25 promises made in the NDA Bihar manifesto?

3)"Investigating agencies cannot force lawyers to reveal client info, says SC"

🏛️Current Affairs Q&A on SC's Lawyer-Client Privilege Ruling

Q1. What landmark ruling did the Supreme Court of India recently deliver regarding lawyers and investigating agencies?

A1. The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies cannot summon lawyers and coerce them to disclose any professional communication made in confidence with their clients.

Q2. Which constitutional right of the client does the Supreme Court link to the lawyer-client privilege?

A2. The Supreme Court held that compelling a lawyer to prejudice their client infringes upon the client's constitutional right against self-incrimination guaranteed under Article 20(3) of the Constitution.

Q3. Which specific section of the new criminal laws governs and protects the lawyer-client privilege in India?

A3. The lawyer-client privilege is protected under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, which replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Q4. What are the two main exceptions where lawyer-client confidentiality can be legally waived?

A4. The confidentiality of the communication can be waived only in these exceptions:

With the express consent of the client.

If the communication was in furtherance of an illegal purpose, or if a crime or fraud is committed as a result.

Q5. What is the fundamental principle cited by the Supreme Court regarding the role of investigating agencies in a case involving a lawyer?

A5. The SC stressed that it is the investigator's duty to obtain independent evidence of the accused's culpability. The facts of a crime are not to be elicited from the advocate who represents the accused.

4)"Khalid, 2 more say ‘no proof’ linking them to Delhi riots"

5)"Pollution data cannot be manipulated, AAP should stop ‘bothering’ people: CM"he by The Hindu Bureau New Delhi

The AAP claimed that the BJP manipulated Air Quality Index data, but Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, clarified that the AAP was astonished at how this was possible in just eight months.

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6)"MCD workers call off stir as panel assures to look into demands"

Some work meaning:Call off

Above headlines describe that all contractual MTS Staff called off their strike which was running since September 29 at Gate no 5 after assurance of following strike.

1)Provide paid and medical leave

2) Compensatory appointment 

3) Pay parity(means provide same salary to all staff)

4)"AAP, BJP spar over functioning of sewage treatment plants" 

The Hindu Bureau New Delhi

This news report details a political clash between the AAP and the BJP over the functioning of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Delhi and the pollution of the Yamuna River.

Here is a summary of the current affairs discussed, followed by a set of questions and answers.

Current Affairs Summary 📰

Questions and Answers ❓

Here are key facts from the report presented in a Q&A format:

Q1. What was the core issue of the political spar between the AAP and the BJP?

A1. The functioning and compliance of the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Delhi and the resulting pollution of the Yamuna River.

Q2. Which central body's report initiated the conflict, and what did it find?

A2. The conflict was initiated by an RTI response from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which claimed that the STPs were "not meeting required standards."

Q3. According to AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj, what was the shocking revelation from the RTI reply?

A3. He stated that the RTI reply revealed all 37 STPs have failed the inspection, confirming that untreated sewage is flowing directly into the Yamuna.

Q4. On what grounds did the Delhi BJP spokesperson, Praveen Shankar Kapoor, defend the current government?

A4. He argued that the responsibility for any shortcomings lies with the former AAP government, which ruled the city for 10 years, and not the eight-month-old BJP government.

Q5. What figure did the BJP spokesperson cite from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report regarding Yamuna clean-up expenditure?

A5. He cited that the former AAP government allegedly spent ₹6,856 crore between 2015 and 2022 on cleaning the Yamuna but still failed to clean the river and maintain the 37 STPs.

Q6. What was the BJP’s major promise ahead of the Assembly poll this year that relates to this controversy?

A6. Cleaning the Yamuna River was among the BJP’s promises ahead of the Assembly poll.

5)"CM pays tributes to Sardar Patel, calls for upholding unity"

6)"Govt. to grant recognition to private schools located in ‘non-conforming’ areas: Sood"

Delhi education minister announced that I recognised private school not recognised by previous school due to slum area ,will grant recognition. 

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7)"Four held for duping people through fake hotel website"

By the Hindu Bureau New Delhi

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