Showing questions for August 01, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 11 Aug 01, 2025
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What major tourism-related project in Varanasi was inaugurated by PM Modi on August 1, 2025?
Redevelopment of eight riverfront "kuccha ghats"Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redevelopment of eight riverfront 'kuccha ghats' in Varanasi as part of a broader set of projects worth ₹2,200 crore. He also launched beautification works at Rangildas Kutiya, Shivpur, and restoration of Durgakund. These initiatives aim to boost religious tourism and improve infrastructure along the Ganges. Other cultural projects included the development of Karkhiyaon and restoration of Munshi Premchand’s ancestral house. The focus is on blending heritage preservation with modern urban development.
Question 12 Aug 01, 2025
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Delhi is set to install mist sprayers on electric poles to combat dust pollution in a project costing over ₹19 crore. Which of the following locations is NOT included in Phase-III of the mist spraying project?
Shahjahan RoadPhase-III of the mist spraying project focuses on high-footfall public spaces such as Hanuman Mandir, Khan Market, and Connaught Place. Shahjahan Road is part of Phase-II, which covers 14 additional roads including Aurobindo Marg and Ashoka Road. The Phase-III installations aim to enhance air quality in densely populated commercial and religious areas. Each phase is strategically designed to target pollution hotspots before the winter season. The system uses 30 nozzles per pole and costs approximately ₹35 lakh per kilometre.
Question 13 Aug 01, 2025
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Delhi University has begun its new academic session on August 1, 2025. Which undergraduate course received the highest number of first preferences from applicants?
B.Com(Hons)According to DU’s admission data, B.Com(Hons) emerged as the most preferred course with nearly 20 lakh choices from applicants. The university received over 1.68 crore total college-programme preferences across 1,549 UG combinations. SRCC received the highest number of first preferences (38,795), followed by Hindu College and Hansraj College. Humanities programmes were chosen by 58.89% of candidates, while commerce and science followed at 20.89% and 20.22% respectively. The new session began amid ongoing admission rounds and orientation programmes across colleges.
Question 14 Aug 01, 2025
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Which animal is set to make a comeback at the National Zoological Park in Delhi after more than 20 years?
OttersThe National Zoological Park in Delhi is set to welcome a pair of smooth-coated otters from Surat Zoo after more than two decades. The last otter at the zoo died in 2004, and subsequent attempts to acquire the species were unsuccessful. The transfer is part of an animal exchange programme, with Delhi sending two pairs of Sangai deer to Surat in return. A team from Delhi will travel to Gujarat next month to bring the otters. This addition will increase the zoo’s species count to 96 and enrich its biodiversity display.
Question 15 Aug 01, 2025
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Who has been given additional charge as Commissioner of Delhi Police following the retirement of Sanjay Arora?
SBK SinghSenior IPS officer SBK Singh, who was serving as Director General of Home Guards, has been given additional charge as Commissioner of Delhi Police effective August 1, 2025. He belongs to the 1988 IPS batch and is the youngest officer from the AGMUT cadre. Singh has held key positions in Delhi Police, including Special Commissioner (Technology and Project Implementation), and played a crucial role in developing digital initiatives like the ‘Lost Report’ app. He has also led investigations into high-profile cases like the Uphaar cinema fire and the Ponty Chadha murder. Singh will hold the post until a formal appointment is made.