Showing questions for September 16, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 6 Sep 16, 2025
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Who was arrested from the India-Nepal border after escaping a Nepalese prison during recent unrest?
Arjun Kumar alias BholaArjun Kumar, also known as Bhola, was arrested from the India-Nepal border after escaping from a Nepalese prison during recent unrest. He had been serving a 25-year sentence in Nepal for murdering the mother of his friend’s lover. In 2017, he allegedly murdered his girlfriend in Delhi when she refused to marry him. The victim’s father had filed a missing complaint naming him as the suspect. After eight years on the run, he was finally apprehended near the border.
Question 7 Sep 16, 2025
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How many students were selected for the 'Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme'?
84Out of nearly 9,000 applicants, 84 students were selected for the Viksit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme. This initiative marks the first time in Delhi’s governance history that youth are directly involved in administration and policymaking. The interns will work for three months with various government departments and senior officials. The selection process included online tests, essay writing, document verification, and boot camps. Each intern will receive a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.
Question 8 Sep 16, 2025
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How many new resource centres for children with disabilities will be set up by the Delhi Government?
TenThe Delhi Government will establish ten new resource centres for children with disabilities, benefiting over 12,500 children. These centres will offer integrated services including physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counselling—all free of cost. Located in areas like Dwarka, Najafgarh, and Badli, they aim to provide holistic support for education and rehabilitation. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative, stating it promotes dignity and equal opportunity. The centres will be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on September 17.
Question 9 Sep 16, 2025
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The Delhi Government plans to replace how many sodium vapour streetlights with LED lights?
40,000The Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a plan to replace around 40,000 sodium vapour streetlights across Delhi with energy-efficient LED lights. This initiative is part of a larger effort to modernize the city's infrastructure and eliminate dark spots on roads. The switch to LEDs will not only reduce power consumption but also lower maintenance costs due to longer lifespans. Additionally, outdated sodium vapour lamps are difficult to maintain due to unavailability of spare parts. The government aims to complete the transition before Diwali, ensuring the city is fully lit up for the festival.
Question 10 Sep 16, 2025
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What is the expected operational date for the upgraded Terminal 2 runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport?
October 26, 2025The upgraded Terminal 2 runway at IGI Airport is set to become operational from October 26, 2025, coinciding with the winter flight schedule. The upgrade includes CAT IIIB standards, enabling safe landings during dense fog conditions. Approximately 120 daily domestic flights by Air India and IndiGo will shift operations to the revamped terminal. The project aims to enhance passenger handling capacity and improve efficiency using technologies like self-baggage drop and autonomous docking aerobridges. DIAL, the airport operator, emphasized that this marks a 'reimagination' of the passenger journey.