Showing questions for August 21, 2025
- Total: 30 questions
Question 1 Aug 21, 2025
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What did the Delhi High Court rule regarding a widowed daughter-in-law's right to maintenance from her deceased father-in-law’s estate?
She can claim maintenance only from coparcenary or ancestral propertyThe Delhi High Court ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to claim maintenance from the coparcenary (ancestral) property of her deceased father-in-law. The court interpreted Section 19(1) and 19(2) of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA), stating that the father-in-law’s liability is limited to ancestral property. If he owns only self-acquired assets, the widow has no enforceable right to maintenance from those. The judgment emphasized the social welfare nature of HAMA and the need for equitable interpretation. This right exists only if she cannot obtain maintenance from her husband’s estate, children, or other sources.
Question 2 Aug 21, 2025
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What action has the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) taken to address the stray dog menace in the city?
Daily meetings to plan shelter and care strategiesThe MCD is holding daily meetings to develop a comprehensive plan for managing stray dogs, focusing not only on picking them up but also on their proper care in shelters. Nearly 800 dogs have been picked up since August 10 for sterilization. The Supreme Court had earlier directed civic bodies to remove strays and warned against obstruction. MCD officials noted challenges due to interventions by animal lovers during operations. The mayor emphasized public and animal safety, prioritizing aggressive and diseased dogs for capture.
Question 3 Aug 21, 2025
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Which Delhi Minister led a cleanliness drive in Bawana JJ Colony as part of the 'Freedom from Waste for Delhi' campaign?
Ravinder Indraj SinghDelhi’s Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST/OBC Welfare, Ravinder Indraj Singh, led a cleanliness drive in Bawana JJ Colony on August 20, 2025. He urged residents to actively participate in the 'Freedom from Waste for Delhi' campaign. The initiative aims to improve sanitation and waste management in underserved areas. Such drives are part of broader efforts to enhance civic hygiene and community engagement. The event highlighted the government’s focus on inclusive urban development and public health.
Question 4 Aug 21, 2025
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Who is the Delhi Minister for Art, Culture and Languages who assured support for Durga Puja celebrations in 2025?
Kapil MishraMinister Kapil Mishra chaired a review meeting with Durga Puja committees and Greater Kailash MLA Shikha Rai to ensure safe and grand celebrations from September 28 to October 2, 2025. He emphasized safety audits, fire arrangements, and crowd management. The government promised timely permissions, power, water, sanitation, and traffic support. Mishra described Durga Puja as a symbol of Delhi’s Ganga-Jamuni culture and social unity. Officials were directed to ensure inter-departmental coordination and fast-track approvals.
Question 5 Aug 21, 2025
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What reason did Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood give for waterlogging in schools like those in Nithari and Kirari?
Schools were constructed below road level during previous governmentsAshish Sood attributed waterlogging in schools to improper construction practices during previous administrations, noting that many campuses were built below road level. As surrounding land levels rose over time, rainwater naturally flowed into school premises. This design flaw has persisted for over a decade despite complaints. The issue was exacerbated by lack of silt removal and inadequate drainage infrastructure. Sood stressed that negligence, not just weather, was responsible for endangering student safety during monsoons.