Showing questions for August 20, 2025
- Total: 37 questions
Question 11 Aug 20, 2025
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How many applications did the Delhi Government receive for admission to CM Shri Schools within a few days of launch?
More than 50,000The Delhi Government received over 50,000 applications for admission to the newly introduced CM Shri Schools shortly after the admission process began on August 15, 2025. Specifically, 14,928 were for Class 6, 15,114 for Class 7, and 20,762 for Class 8, totaling more than 50,000. This overwhelming response reflects public confidence in the government's education initiative. The schools, aligned with NEP 2020 and equipped with AI libraries, smart classrooms, and solar power, are set to open in September. The initiative received a budget allocation of ₹100 crore from CM Rekha Gupta.
Question 12 Aug 20, 2025
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Which department has invited event management agencies to professionalize school-level events in Delhi?
Directorate of Education (DoE)The Directorate of Education (DoE) issued a tender inviting experienced Event Management Agencies (EMAs) to empanel for organizing school functions, exhibitions, conferences, and sports meets. These agencies will handle everything from venue booking, stage setup, logistics, and security to publicity, social media, and sponsorships. They must also ensure disabled access, fire safety, and coordination with civic departments for permissions. The move aims to elevate the quality of educational events and provide students with professional exposure, aligning with Delhi’s vision as a hub of innovation and learning.
Question 13 Aug 20, 2025
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Which Indian official visited Moscow on August 20, 2025, to co-chair the 26th Session of the IRIGC-TEC and meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov?
Dr. S. JaishankarDr. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, arrived in Moscow on August 20, 2025, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The visit aimed to strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia. Key agenda items included reviewing bilateral ties, enhancing trade and investment, and discussing regional and global issues. The timing of the visit was significant amid rising trade tensions with the US over tariffs and India’s continued import of Russian oil. Jaishankar also participated in the India-Russia Business Forum and held strategic discussions with Lavrov.
Question 14 Aug 20, 2025
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Why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticize former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during an NDA meeting in August 2025?
For signing the Indus Waters Treaty without cabinet or parliamentary consultationDuring an NDA meeting, PM Modi criticized Jawaharlal Nehru for signing the Indus Waters Treaty without consulting the Cabinet or Parliament, calling it a betrayal of India’s interests, especially farmers. He claimed Nehru allowed Pakistan to use over 80% of the river waters, disadvantaging Indian agriculture. Modi also referenced protests by leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said his government is now undoing the 'sins' of that era. The treaty has been put in abeyance by the current government as part of a broader policy shift. Modi urged MPs to highlight this issue to the public to build awareness.
Question 15 Aug 20, 2025
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Who has the Congress-led INDIA bloc nominated as its candidate for the vice-presidential election scheduled for September 9, 2025?
B. Sudershan ReddyThe Congress-led INDIA bloc has nominated former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the vice-presidential election. This decision ensured that the election would be contested, dashing PM Modi’s hope for an uncontested victory for NDA’s candidate, Radhakrishnan. Reddy, born in 1946, served in the Andhra Pradesh High Court and later in the Supreme Court, where he was known for landmark judgments on black money and unconstitutional state actions like Salwa Judum. He retired in 2011 and is projected as a symbol of judicial integrity and social justice. The election was necessitated by Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation in July 2025.