Showing questions for September 19, 2025
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Question 6 Sep 19, 2025
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What initiative did the Delhi government launch under Seva Pakhwada to support working mothers by providing childcare facilities?
Palna Ghar-cum-Crèche centresAs part of Seva Pakhwada, the Delhi government inaugurated 502 Palna Ghar-cum-Crèche centres to support working and laboring mothers. These centres provide safe care, nutritious meals, health check-ups, and early education for children aged six months to six years. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that this initiative will be presented as a national model. Anganwadi and creche workers are now to be called 'Maasi' to reflect maternal affection. The move aims to ensure no child is left unsafe and mothers can work without worry.
Question 7 Sep 19, 2025
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How many diplomats participated in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign during Seva Pakhwada in Delhi?
75A total of 75 diplomats from 70 countries participated in the tree-planting event at PBG Ground, Delhi Ridge, as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign. Each planted a sapling in their mother’s name, symbolizing gratitude towards motherhood and Mother Earth. The event was attended by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, and other dignitaries. Emotional moments were witnessed, including the Cameroon Ambassador breaking down while remembering her recently deceased mother. The campaign aligns with Delhi’s goal to plant 70 lakh trees in the year.
Question 8 Sep 19, 2025
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Where was the foundation stone laid for a new subway to provide access to a redeveloped museum in Delhi?
Gole MarketThe foundation stone for a new subway was laid near Gole Market at Bhai Veer Singh Marg by NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra. The subway will provide safe and modern access to the redeveloped Gole Market Building, which is being converted into a national importance museum. The 40-metre-long subway will include lifts for differently-abled persons and cost approximately ₹1.90 crores. The entire project, including the museum, will cost ₹21.67 crores and is expected to be completed by February 2026. The initiative is part of the broader Seva Pakhwada celebrations.
Question 9 Sep 19, 2025
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Who was the tea stall vendor killed in a PCR van accident on Mandir Marg in Delhi?
Gangaram TiwariGangaram Tiwari, a 52-year-old physically disabled man, was the sole breadwinner of his family and ran a tea stall on Mandir Marg in Delhi. He was sleeping at his tea shop around 5 am when a Police Control Room (PCR) van rammed into the stall, resulting in his death. His son Sukumar described how he worked tirelessly despite his disability to save money for two upcoming weddings in November. The incident sparked outrage as locals alleged that the police personnel were intoxicated and attempted to flee the scene. Gangaram is survived by his wife, six children, and had been living and working at the tea stall for nearly a decade.
Question 10 Sep 19, 2025
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What action was taken against the PCR van driver involved in the fatal accident at Mandir Marg?
ArrestedThe driver of the PCR van, Constable Khimlesh, was arrested following the incident in which the vehicle crashed into Gangaram Tiwari’s tea stall, killing him. The Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) on duty was suspended pending investigation. Despite eyewitness claims that the police personnel were heavily intoxicated, official medical reports stated they were not under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred around 5 am on Thursday, and locals gathered at the scene, attempting to stop the officers from fleeing. The case has drawn public attention to police accountability and road safety in Delhi.