Showing questions for July 06, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 11 Jul 06, 2025
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Which department has been authorized to independently sanction projects worth more than ₹50 crore for cleaning the Yamuna River?
Delhi Jal BoardThe Delhi Government has empowered the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) with increased financial autonomy, allowing it to sanction projects worth more than ₹50 crore without requiring cabinet approvals. This move is aimed at fast-tracking the cleaning of the Yamuna River, setting up modern treatment plants, and improving drinking water supply across Delhi. The decision is expected to streamline decision-making, reduce delays, and improve governance efficiency.
Question 12 Jul 06, 2025
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What initiative was launched by the NDMC to promote agricultural diversity and farmer empowerment?
Mango FestivalThe New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organized a two-day Mango Festival named 'Khaas-ye-Aam' at Palika Services Officers’ Institute in Chanakyapuri. The festival showcased over 515 varieties of mangoes grown by farmers from different states of India. It aimed to provide a platform for farmers, research institutes, and vendors to collaborate and promote agri-innovation under the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Question 13 Jul 06, 2025
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Which body has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's directive for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar?
Association for Democratic ReformsThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s directive for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. ADR argues that the exercise could arbitrarily disenfranchise lakhs of voters due to lack of due process and unreasonable timelines. The plea also claims the revision violates constitutional rights and several provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
Question 14 Jul 06, 2025
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Which bird species were among the first-time sightings recorded in Delhi this summer according to the Delhi Bird Atlas?
Greater Flamingo and Indian PittaAs part of the Delhi Bird Atlas, which documents avian species across the national capital, the summer phase recorded 21 first-time sightings including the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) and the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura). The atlas, supported by Wildlife SOS and the Delhi Forest and Wildlife Department, documented over 160 bird species. The project divides Delhi into 145 observation zones to study seasonal distribution patterns of birds.
Question 15 Jul 06, 2025
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Which authority has been directed to remove encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains by November?
Delhi Development AuthorityThe Delhi Government has issued a 45-point action plan for the cleaning and rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, directing the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to remove all forms of encroachments from the Yamuna floodplains by November. Encroachments include illegal farming, waste dumping, and unauthorized habitations. The DDA has already reclaimed significant land in previous drives and is tasked with ensuring no further violations occur.