Showing questions for September 17, 2025
- Total: 23 questions
Question 6 Sep 17, 2025
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Which initiative was launched by the Delhi Government to replace nearly 96,000 conventional street lights with smart LED lights to save over ₹31.53 crore annually?
Smart LED Street Lighting ProjectThe Delhi Government, through the Public Works Department (PWD), has initiated a project to replace around 96,000 conventional sodium vapor (HPSV) street lights with energy-efficient smart LED lights. This transition is expected to save more than ₹31.53 crore annually in electricity and maintenance costs. The project follows an EMI-based model where private companies are paid only after installation and performance verification, ensuring accountability. Each smart light will be connected to a centralized dashboard, mobile app, and control room for real-time monitoring. Citizens will also have public access to the app to report faults, which must be resolved within strict deadlines, enhancing transparency and service delivery.
Question 7 Sep 17, 2025
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What financial assistance has the Delhi Government announced for caregivers of persons with disabilities requiring high support?
₹6,000 per monthThe Delhi Government has approved a scheme providing ₹6,000 per month to caregivers of persons with disabilities who require high support. This financial aid is intended to cover expenses related to caregiving, therapy, assistive devices, and counselling. The amount will be directly transferred into the beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts to ensure transparency and timely delivery. Eligibility includes individuals with at least 40% disability and assessed as needing high support (score of 60–100) by a district-level board. The scheme aims to provide economic relief and social security, ensuring dignity and self-reliance for disabled individuals and their families.
Question 8 Sep 17, 2025
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How did Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta respond to opposition allegations of 'vote chori' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Modi steals hearts, not votesDelhi CM Rekha Gupta dismissed opposition allegations of 'vote chori' (vote theft) by stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'steals hearts, not votes'. She compared him to 'Mann Ka Chor', drawing a parallel with Lord Krishna’s childhood nickname 'Makhanchor', symbolizing affection rather than malice. She emphasized that Modi has earned international respect, citing even the US 'saluting' India, and claimed such allegations stem from fear among parties that have lost power. She criticized the Congress for nepotism while praising Modi as a selfless leader who never benefited his family. Her remarks were made during the Vishwakarma Puja at Delhi Secretariat.
Question 9 Sep 17, 2025
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What welfare initiative did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announce on the occasion of PM Modi's 75th birthday?
Launch of 500 creches named Palna for children of working women laborersDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the launch of 500 creches named 'Palna' for children of women laborers in the city, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17. These creches aim to support working mothers by providing safe childcare facilities while they work. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to laborers, whom the CM called the backbone of Delhi’s development. It is part of broader welfare measures introduced by the BJP government, including Ayushman Bharat and Arogya Mandir clinics. The announcement was made after performing Vishwakarma Puja at the Delhi Secretariat.
Question 10 Sep 17, 2025
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By when is the construction of the township for Wayanad landslide victims expected to be completed, as per Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan?
January next yearKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated in the State Assembly that the construction of a township for the Wayanad landslide victims is progressing rapidly and homes are expected to be handed over by January next year. The District Disaster Management Authority has finalized a list of 402 beneficiaries for rehabilitation in three phases. So far, 104 beneficiaries who opted out have received ₹15 lakh each, while 295 have consented to move into the new township. Additionally, 49 more individuals have been added to the list after appeals were reviewed. This timeline reflects the government's commitment to swift rehabilitation post-disaster.