Showing questions for August 10, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 6 Aug 10, 2025
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Where did a wall collapse due to heavy rains result in seven deaths in Delhi on August 9, 2025?
JaitpurA wall near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur, South Delhi, collapsed early Saturday morning following heavy overnight rainfall, killing seven people and injuring one. Most of the victims were migrant workers from West Bengal. The tragedy occurred around 9 am, trapping people inside their jhuggis. Rescue operations were conducted by the Delhi Police, Fire Department, and NDRF, and the injured were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. Despite medical efforts, seven people succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
Question 7 Aug 10, 2025
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Who was arrested for the triple murder of his wife and two daughters in Karawal Nagar on Raksha Bandhan morning?
Pardeep KashyapOn the morning of Raksha Bandhan, a 29-year-old man named Pardeep Kashyap allegedly murdered his wife Jayshree and their two young daughters, aged seven and five, in Karawal Nagar, Northeast Delhi. The incident was reported at 7:15 am, and police swiftly arrested Kashyap from Mukund Vihar. Initial investigations revealed a history of domestic disputes between the couple, and Kashyap confessed to the killings during interrogation. The case was filed under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and authorities are still determining the exact motive.
Question 8 Aug 10, 2025
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What new power will the Director of Education in Delhi receive under the Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025?
Power equivalent to an SDM to freeze school accounts and attach propertyThe Delhi School Education Bill, 2025, passed by the Delhi Assembly under CM Rekha Gupta, grants the Director of Education powers equivalent to a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). This includes the authority to freeze school bank accounts and attach movable or immovable property of private schools violating fee regulations. The bill aims to end arbitrary fee hikes and ensure transparency across all 1,733 private schools in Delhi. Previously, the Director could only write to the DDA regarding violations but had no enforcement power, especially for schools on DDA land.
Question 9 Aug 10, 2025
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What was the reason given by officials for the wall collapse in Jaitpur, South Delhi?
Waterlogging and soil weakening due to heavy rainfallOfficials attributed the wall collapse in Jaitpur to waterlogging and soil weakening caused by intense overnight rainfall. The rains, which began Friday night, saturated the ground, compromising the structural integrity of the wall near Mohan Baba Mandir. Senior Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials noted that such vulnerabilities are common in low-lying and poorly maintained areas during monsoon. Although the exact cause is still under investigation, natural factors like rain-induced soil erosion are considered primary contributors. Poor maintenance or construction defects are also being examined.
Question 10 Aug 10, 2025
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What action did the Punjab and Haryana High Court take regarding the Punjab land pooling policy 2025, and for how long was it stayed?
Interim stay for four weeksThe division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, comprising Justices Anupinder Singh Grewal and Deepak Manchanda, ordered an interim stay on the operation of the Punjab Government’s land pooling policy 2025. This stay was imposed to prevent any rights from being created during the pendency of legal challenges. The court observed that the policy was introduced without essential safeguards like social and environmental impact assessments. The petitioner, Gurdeep Singh Gill, argued that the policy violated fundamental rights and was an act of colourable legislation. The stay was granted for four weeks, with the next hearing scheduled for September 10, allowing the state time to address the court’s concerns.