Showing questions for August 27, 2025
- Total: 26 questions
Question 6 Aug 27, 2025
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Who flagged off more than 24 electric buses in Delhi as part of a green transport initiative?
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha GuptaLieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta jointly flagged off over 24 electric buses at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Lodhi Estate on Tuesday. This initiative is part of Delhi’s broader strategy to promote green and sustainable transport to combat air pollution. LG Saxena praised CM Rekha Gupta for her commendable work in improving air quality within just six months of assuming office. The introduction of electric buses aligns with Delhi’s goal of reducing carbon emissions and enhancing public transport efficiency. The move underscores the administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public health.
Question 7 Aug 27, 2025
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What is the name of the new index announced by the Delhi Assembly to evaluate legislative productivity across India?
National Legislative IndexThe Delhi Assembly announced the creation of the National Legislative Index, a comprehensive database to assess the productivity and efficiency of legislative assemblies across India. Speaker Vijender Gupta made the announcement after the All India Speakers’ Conference, attended by 29 of 31 presiding officers. The index aims to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric governance by benchmarking legislative performance. It will also support research through the newly launched Delhi Assembly Fellowship and Research Programme. The initiative honors Veer Vithalbhai Patel’s legacy and strengthens federal cooperation among state legislatures.
Question 8 Aug 27, 2025
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How many household inspections for mosquito breeding were conducted in Delhi between January 1 and August 23, 2025?
Over 2.67 croreBetween January 1 and August 23, 2025, Delhi authorities conducted over 2.67 crore household inspections to detect mosquito breeding, marking the highest number in three years. This massive preventive effort is part of the city’s strategy to control vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Around 1.37 lakh houses were found positive for breeding, leading to 98,976 legal notices and 18,795 prosecutions. Additional measures included spraying 8.79 lakh houses and introducing fish in 304 water bodies for biological control. These intensified actions have contributed to lower dengue cases despite the approaching peak season.
Question 9 Aug 27, 2025
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Who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly acting as an agent in a teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal?
Jiban Krishna SahaThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha, along with his associates, collected large sums of money from undeserving candidates in exchange for assistant teacher jobs in West Bengal. This corruption case highlights misuse of political influence in public recruitment. The court subsequently sent him to ED custody for six days, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations. Such actions undermine the integrity of the education system and public service recruitment. The case is part of broader efforts by central agencies to investigate corruption in state-level appointments.
Question 10 Aug 27, 2025
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What did Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan describe the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' air defence system as?
A shield and a swordGeneral Anil Chauhan described the Sudarshan Chakra as both a 'shield and a sword', indicating its dual defensive and offensive capabilities. The system, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, aims to protect strategic and civilian sites using integrated sensors, missiles, AI, and surveillance. It will employ multi-domain ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) across land, air, maritime, space, and under-sea domains. Colossal data integration and real-time analysis will enable rapid response to aerial threats. The project, announced by PM Modi, is set for completion by 2035 and represents a major leap in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.