Showing questions for August 28, 2025
- Total: 10 questions
Question 6 Aug 28, 2025
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According to Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, how many private schools will now come under the new fee regulation law?
1,700Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that all 1,700 private schools in Delhi will now be regulated under the new Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025. Previously, only about 300 schools that were allotted land by the DDA were regulated, leaving 1,400 schools free to impose arbitrary fee hikes. The new law introduces a cap on fee increases and establishes a three-tier committee system with parent representation. Parents will have veto power over proposed fee hikes, and schools violating the rules may face fines up to Rs 2 lakh per student or loss of recognition. The law aims to ensure transparency and protect students and parents while maintaining the interests of private schools.
Question 7 Aug 28, 2025
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Which institution has partnered with NDMC to launch a capacity-building program for 240 school teachers in alignment with NEP 2020?
IIT BombayThe New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a first-of-its-kind teacher training program for 240 NDMC school teachers. The initiative aims to modernize teaching methodologies in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and create 'future-ready' educators. The training will be conducted at IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management and focuses on holistic and value-driven education. NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra emphasized that the program will empower teachers to become effective mentors. This collaboration marks a significant step toward improving public education quality in Delhi.
Question 8 Aug 28, 2025
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The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is planning to launch its inter-state bus service with electric buses initially. What is the maiden route for this service?
New Delhi to BaghpatThe Delhi government, through the DTC, is set to launch its inter-state bus service within a month. The initial phase will involve deploying three to four electric buses to nearby locations to test feasibility. The maiden journey has been identified as the route from New Delhi to Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. This marks a revival of DTC's inter-state operations, which were halted in 2010 due to CNG transition and fuel availability issues in other states. The move aligns with Delhi’s push for sustainable and affordable public transport.
Question 9 Aug 28, 2025
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What was the annual average growth rate of Delhi's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at constant prices between 2011-12 and 2024-25?
5.86%According to a report by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Delhi’s GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices grew from ₹3,43,798 crore in 2011-12 to an estimated ₹7,11,486 crore in 2024-25. This translates to an annual average growth rate of 5.86% over the 13-year period. Despite a contraction of 8.96% in 2020-21 due to the pandemic, the economy has rebounded strongly, with projected real growth of 9.16% in 2023-24 and 6.21% in 2024-25. The data indicates a robust recovery and sustained economic expansion in the national capital.
Question 10 Aug 28, 2025
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Why did the Delhi government decide to remove arbitration clauses from new contracts?
To prevent financial losses to the exchequer through arbitration awardsThe Delhi government has decided to eliminate arbitration clauses from future contracts to curb recurring financial losses caused by arbitration awards. A high-level committee has been formed to audit all arbitration payouts of ₹1 crore and above over the past 20 years in departments like PWD and Irrigation & Flood Control. One notable case involved a ₹120 crore payout due to delays in the Barapullah Phase-III Corridor project. The government now aims to resolve disputes through courts instead of arbitration to ensure greater transparency and accountability. This reform is part of a broader anti-corruption and fiscal responsibility initiative.