Showing questions for September 05, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 6 Sep 05, 2025
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What major change did the GST Council introduce in its meeting on September 4, 2025, regarding the tax structure?
Simplified GST into two main slabs: 5% and 18%The GST Council restructured the tax system by reducing the number of slabs from four to two primary rates: 5% and 18%, effective from the meeting held on September 4, 2025. A special 40% slab was also introduced for luxury items like high-end cars and tobacco. Essential goods, health insurance, and educational services were either taxed at lower rates or made tax-exempt. This reform aims to simplify compliance, boost trade, and support economic growth. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hailed the move as a milestone for the Indian economy.
Question 7 Sep 05, 2025
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How many people were rescued by the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration due to flooding caused by the rising Yamuna river?
Over 3,800More than 3,800 people were rescued from flood-affected villages in Jewar and Sadar tehsils of Gautam Buddh Nagar as the Yamuna river overflowed following water release from Haryana’s Hathni Kund barrage. The administration deployed NDRF teams, PAC units, fire personnel, and ten boats for rescue operations. Relief camps, community kitchens, and medical teams were set up to assist displaced residents. Over 1,471 cattle were also rescued, and more than 400 relief kits distributed. The situation remained critical with water levels near record highs.
Question 8 Sep 05, 2025
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What digital initiative did Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announce for lower courts in the capital?
Free Wi-Fi connectivity in lower court premisesChief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the provision of free Wi-Fi connectivity in the premises of Delhi’s lower courts to improve access to digital resources for legal professionals and litigants. This is part of a broader digitization drive that includes launching a Delhi High Court mobile app and an e-office pilot project. Additionally, the government will provide four law researchers per high court judge, with remuneration increased to ₹80,000. These measures aim to reduce case pendency and expedite justice delivery. The announcement was made during an event focused on judicial modernization.
Question 9 Sep 05, 2025
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According to CWC data, how many monitoring stations reported rivers in 'severe flood situation' as of September 5, 2025?
21The Central Water Commission (CWC) data indicates that 21 monitoring stations across India have reported rivers in a 'severe flood situation'. These include locations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. The flooding has led to widespread disruptions in transportation, closure of schools, and halted pilgrimages. Authorities have issued warnings that the situation may persist due to forecasted heavy rainfall. This underscores the severity of the monsoon impact across northern and eastern India.
Question 10 Sep 05, 2025
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What was the water level in the Yamuna River at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge on September 4, 2025, between 11 am and 12 noon?
207.46 metresThe water level in the Yamuna at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 207.46 metres during that time frame. This level is above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, leading to significant flooding in low-lying areas like Mayur Vihar Phase I and Yamuna Bazar. Floodwaters reached critical infrastructure, including the Delhi Secretariat and Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Mandir. The level remained steady before slowly receding later in the day. The PWD attributed prolonged waterlogging to closed outlet drains as a precautionary measure.