Showing questions for July 22, 2025
- Total: 16 questions
Question 11 Jul 22, 2025
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Who administered the oath of office to the six new judges of the Delhi High Court on July 22, 2025?
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar UpadhyayaThe swearing-in ceremony for the six new judges of the Delhi High Court took place on July 22, 2025, at the high court premises. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, the incumbent Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, presided over the event and administered the oath of office. The new judges include Justices V Kameswar Rao, Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Vivek Chaudhary, Anil Kshetarpal, Arun Kumar Monga, and Om Prakash Shukla. This appointment increases the court's strength from 34 to 40 judges, although the sanctioned strength remains 60. The appointments were based on recommendations by the Supreme Court collegium and notified by the Central Government on July 14, 2025.
Question 12 Jul 22, 2025
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What is the highest cut-off for BA(Hons) Political Science at Hindu College in the General category for DU’s 2025-26 UG admissions?
950.58For the 2025-26 academic session, Hindu College recorded the highest overall cut-off in Delhi University with a score of 950.58 out of 1,000 for BA(Hons) Political Science under the General category. This reflects the intense competition for humanities courses at top colleges. The cut-offs are determined based on CUET-UG scores through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG). Other high-demand programs like English (Hons) at St. Stephen’s and Psychology (Hons) at Lady Shri Ram College also saw cut-offs above 925. The first round of seat allocation saw over 93,000 offers for about 71,624 seats, indicating significant internal movement in later rounds.
Question 13 Jul 22, 2025
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When are the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) elections scheduled to be held for the 2025-2027 term?
Sep-04The DUTA elections for the 2025–2027 term are scheduled to be held on September 4, as announced by the Election Officer. Voting will take place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at designated locations in North Campus. The election will determine the president and 15 members of the Executive Committee, a leadership change that comes at a critical time for academic and administrative discussions within the university. Nomination filing begins on August 25, with final candidate lists declared by August 27. The entire process is overseen by M Thirumal, appointed as the Election Officer.
Question 14 Jul 22, 2025
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What was the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi at 4 pm on July 21, 2025, according to CPCB data?
93On July 21, 2025, Delhi’s air quality was recorded at an AQI of 93 at 4 pm, which falls under the ‘satisfactory’ category as per CPCB standards. The AQI scale defines values between 51–100 as satisfactory, indicating minimal impact on health. This reading suggested relatively clean air conditions, possibly aided by recent rainfall and thunderstorms. The IMD had reported light rain and thunderstorms across parts of Delhi, including Ridge, which received 29.6 mm of rainfall. Improved air quality offered temporary relief from summer heat and pollution levels.
Question 15 Jul 22, 2025
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How many outdoor air purifiers does the Delhi government plan to install in Nehru Park to create a 'clean air zone'?
150The Delhi government plans to install 150 outdoor air purifiers in Nehru Park to transform it into the city’s first 'clean air zone'. This ambitious project, however, is conditional upon public support—specifically, approval from 80–90% of local residents. A three-day survey was launched by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to assess resident opinion. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized community involvement in decision-making. Final implementation will depend on survey outcomes and data collected on public willingness to adopt such environmental interventions.