Showing questions for August 22, 2025
- Total: 33 questions
Question 6 Aug 22, 2025
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Who was arrested by Delhi Police as the suspected arms supplier for the Hashim Baba gang, based on disclosures from jailed gangster Yogesh Bhati?
Gautam alias GoluDelhi Police arrested Gautam alias Golu, a resident of Rampura in Delhi, following revelations made by jailed gangster Yogesh Bhati during interrogation. Bhati, who was taken on a two-day remand in an Arms Act case, disclosed that Golu was storing illegal arms at his residence. Acting on this intelligence, police conducted a midnight raid at Golu’s home in Rampura and recovered two country-made pistols and 20 live cartridges. Investigators also identified Golu as a close aide of Bhati and linked him to the supply of illegal arms in Delhi-NCR. Additionally, police verification revealed his involvement in a high-profile armed robbery of ₹2 lakh from a financier in Sarai Rohilla.
Question 7 Aug 22, 2025
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Which organization reported 305 dog-bite related deaths in India last year, as cited by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in the Supreme Court hearing?
World Health OrganizationDuring the Supreme Court proceedings on the stray dog relocation issue, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited data from the World Health Organization (WHO), which reported 305 deaths in India due to dog bites in the previous year. This information was presented to emphasize the public health crisis linked to stray dog attacks, especially among children. The WHO data, based on government and other authentic sources, was used to support the need for urgent action. The apex court had initiated a suo motu case on July 28 after media reports highlighted rising cases of rabies from dog bites. The August 11 order directing relocation of stray dogs to shelters was challenged, with a verdict reserved for August 22.
Question 8 Aug 22, 2025
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What was the total number of banned cigarettes seized by Delhi Police in the Kotla Mubarakpur raid?
88,400Delhi Police seized nearly 88,400 banned imported cigarettes during a raid in Kotla Mubarakpur following a tip-off about an illegal consignment being delivered for retail distribution. The operation, launched on August 14, targeted a vehicle parked outside a shop in Punjabi Bazar, which was found loaded with cartons of prohibited cigarettes lacking mandatory pictorial health warnings. Three individuals were arrested, including shopkeepers Vijay and Vikas Gupta and their supplier Aurangzeb. The cigarettes were imported without proper authorization and violated Indian regulations requiring graphic warnings on tobacco products. This seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb the illegal tobacco trade and protect public health.
Question 9 Aug 22, 2025
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Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the reconstituted Delhi Village Development Board?
Raj Kumar ChauhanRaj Kumar Chauhan, a five-time BJP MLA representing Mangolpuri, has been appointed chairperson of the reconstituted Delhi Village Development Board. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on August 1. The board, allocated a budget of ₹998 crore for 2025-26, oversees infrastructure development in Delhi’s 363 villages. Chauhan, who previously served as a minister for 11 years under the Congress government and headed the development department during Sheila Dikshit’s tenure, emphasized reviving village ponds and accelerating projects. He has also been designated a cabinet minister and will receive official facilities like an office and staff car.
Question 10 Aug 22, 2025
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How many Bengal tiger cubs born at the Delhi Zoo on August 4 are currently in critical condition?
ThreeOut of the six Bengal tiger cubs born on August 4 at the Delhi Zoo to a seven-year-old tigress named Aditi, three are currently in critical condition. Two cubs died within the first week—one on August 8 due to weakness and another on August 10 after failing to feed despite hospitalization. The remaining three showing signs of illness were shifted to the zoo hospital on August 21, where they were found lethargic, not feeding, and suffering from high temperature and moist nostrils—indicative of infection. Tests are ongoing to determine the exact cause. The cubs are being hand-reared as part of intensive care measures to improve their condition.