Showing questions for July 30, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 6 Jul 30, 2025
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Which services have been newly included under 'Public Utility Services' for resolution through Permanent Lok Adalats in Delhi?
Banking, NBFCs, and Gas Supply ServicesLieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the inclusion of Banking Services, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and Gas Supply Services under 'Public Utility Services' for dispute resolution via Permanent Lok Adalats. This move aims to provide faster, equitable, and low-cost legal redressal for common grievances like loan disputes, billing issues, and service deficiencies. These sectors witness a high volume of cases involving individuals who cannot afford prolonged litigation. By empowering Lok Adalats, the government seeks to reduce the burden on regular courts and ensure time-bound resolutions. Currently, three Lok Adalats handle electricity disputes, with plans to expand to other sectors like transport and health.
Question 7 Jul 30, 2025
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What action did the Delhi government take regarding women's employment in commercial establishments?
Allowed women to work night shifts with safety measuresThe Delhi government decided to allow women to work night shifts (24x7) in shops and commercial establishments, subject to written consent and strict safety conditions. This policy, announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, requires amendments to the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, which currently restricts women from working between 8 PM and 8 AM. The proposal, sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval, mandates CCTV surveillance, female security personnel, secure transport, POSH-compliant Internal Complaints Committees, and statutory benefits like ESI and PF. The move aligns with similar policies in Haryana, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu and aims to boost women's workforce participation and Delhi’s status as a 24x7 business hub.
Question 8 Jul 30, 2025
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Which district in Himachal Pradesh was hit by flash floods due to a cloudburst, resulting in three deaths and one person missing?
MandiThe flash floods in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, were triggered by a cloudburst on Monday night, causing severe damage. The town received 198.6 mm of rain, leading to gushing waters in Sukati nallahs that swept debris across a five-kilometer radius. The worst-affected areas included Jail Road, Saini Mohalla, and the Zonal Hospital area. Three people, including a mother and son, were killed, and one woman remains missing. Rescue operations involving NDRF, police, and home guards are ongoing, with 15–20 people already rescued.
Question 9 Jul 30, 2025
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What was the primary reason cited by the Assam government for launching the eviction drive in the Rengma forest area of Uriamghat?
To clear encroachment on forest landThe eviction drive in Rengma Reserve Forest, Golaghat district, was initiated to remove illegal encroachments on approximately 11,000 bighas (over 3,600 acres) of forest land. Over 2,000 Assam Police personnel and 500 forest guards were deployed, along with heavy machinery. Around 1,500 families received eviction notices, while others with Forest Rights Committee certificates were spared. Locals claim they were settled there by previous governments to protect the area from Nagaland's encroachment. The Nagaland government also issued an advisory to prevent displaced people from crossing the border.
Question 10 Jul 30, 2025
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Which court is set to deliver the verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case involving accused like Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit?
Mumbai-based NIA special courtThe verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, which killed seven and injured ten, is to be delivered by a Mumbai-based NIA special court. The case was initially investigated by Maharashtra ATS, then taken over by the NIA in 2011. Seven accused, including BJP's former MP Pragya Singh Thakur and ex-Military Intelligence officer Lt Col Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC sections. The trial saw 323 witnesses, with 34 declared hostile. The court has ordered all accused to be present on the day of the verdict.