Showing questions for August 01, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 6 Aug 01, 2025
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What constitutional article governs the election of the Vice President of India?
Article 66(1)Article 66(1) of the Indian Constitution states that the Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament — elected members of the Lok Sabha, elected members of the Rajya Sabha, and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha. This provision ensures a broad-based indirect election process. The Election Commission is responsible for preparing and maintaining the list of the Electoral College as per the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974. The recent resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar triggered the process for a new election under this article. The new Vice President will serve a full term regardless of when the election is held.
Question 7 Aug 01, 2025
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According to government data shared in Lok Sabha on August 1, 2025, how much untreated sewage flows into the Yamuna river daily in Delhi?
641 MLDAs per the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, approximately 641 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage remains untreated and enters the Yamuna or its drainage network. Delhi generates about 3,596 MLD of sewage, with a treatment capacity of 3,474 MLD. However, only 2,014 MLD from 23 STPs meet DPCC discharge standards. The remaining 641 MLD flows untreated due to non-compliance by 14 STPs and insufficient capacity utilization. This highlights the ongoing challenge in managing urban wastewater despite significant investments under Namami Gange.
Question 8 Aug 01, 2025
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What was the Supreme Court's primary concern regarding the Rohingya issue as stated on August 1, 2025?
Whether Rohingyas are refugees or illegal entrantsThe Supreme Court emphasized that the first major issue in Rohingya cases is determining their legal status—whether they are refugees or illegal entrants. Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and N Kotiswar Singh observed that subsequent legal questions depend on this classification. The bench noted that if they are deemed illegal entrants, the state's power to deport them must be examined. Other issues include detention legality, entitlement to basic amenities, and deportation procedures. This foundational question shapes the entire legal and humanitarian discourse around the community in India.
Question 9 Aug 01, 2025
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What is the prescribed limit for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in river water according to pollution control standards?
Below 3 mg/LThe acceptable standard for BOD in river water is below 3 mg/L as set by pollution control authorities. However, data from January to June 2025 showed BOD levels as high as 72 mg/L at Asgarpur on the Yamuna. At Nizamuddin and Okhla Barrage, BOD ranged between 37–52 mg/L and reached 50 mg/L respectively. High BOD indicates severe organic pollution, typically from untreated sewage. This signifies poor water quality and ecological stress in the river system.
Question 10 Aug 01, 2025
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How much total amount has been disbursed under the PM-KISAN scheme since its inception, as of August 1, 2025?
Over ₹3.9 lakh croreOn August 1, 2025, Prime Minister Modi released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN, transferring over ₹20,500 crore to more than 9.7 crore farmers. With this release, the total disbursement since the scheme’s launch has surpassed ₹3.9 lakh crore. The scheme provides financial support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three instalments. It aims to enhance income security and reduce agrarian distress. This milestone reflects the scale and reach of one of India’s largest direct benefit transfer programs.