Showing questions for September 24, 2025
- Total: 29 questions
Question 1 Sep 24, 2025
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The Luv Kush Ramlila Committee in Delhi decided to drop which actress from playing the role of Mandodari due to public opposition?
Poonam PandeyThe Luv Kush Ramlila Committee initially selected Poonam Pandey to portray Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, in their annual Ramleela performance. However, following strong opposition from various religious and social groups, the committee reconsidered its decision. Committee president Arjun Kumar stated that while artists should be judged by their work, public sentiment had to be respected. He emphasized that the aim was to uphold the ideals of Lord Ram and avoid controversy during the event. Although the committee expressed respect for Pandey as an artist, they chose to replace her to maintain harmony and focus on the spiritual message of the festival.
Question 2 Sep 24, 2025
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Why did the Delhi BJP welcome the decision of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee regarding Poonam Pandey?
Because it respected religious sentimentsThe Delhi BJP supported the committee’s decision to remove Poonam Pandey from the role of Mandodari, citing respect for public and religious sentiments. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor had previously written a letter urging the committee not to assign her the role. The party viewed the move as a responsible step to prevent backlash and maintain cultural sanctity. They appreciated the committee's effort to prioritize tradition and avoid controversies around religious performances. This reflects the BJP’s broader emphasis on aligning public events with perceived moral and religious values.
Question 3 Sep 24, 2025
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Who was arrested by Delhi Police after being inspired by the Bollywood film 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' and adopting the identity of the character 'Maya'?
Sagar alias MayaSagar, also known as Maya, was arrested by the Delhi Police’s Special Task Force following an encounter in Sarita Vihar. He was allegedly involved in a stabbing-robbery incident in Amar Colony and opened fire on police, leading to him being shot in the leg. During interrogation, he revealed his fascination with gangster films, particularly the character Maya Dolas from 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'. To build a fearsome image, he formed the 'Maya Gang' with the slogan 'Maya, maut ka dusra naam' and made members get 'Maut' tattoos. His criminal activities included extortion, armed robbery, and terrorizing locals, including other criminals.
Question 4 Sep 24, 2025
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The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth how much belonging to companies linked to AAP leader Satyendar Jain?
`7.44 croreThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth `7.44 crore on September 15, 2025, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets are linked to companies beneficially owned and controlled by former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain. The action followed a Delhi High Court ruling that Jain’s associates, Ankush Jain and Vaibhav Jain, acted as benami holders. They had deposited `7.44 crore in cash under the 2016 Income Disclosure Scheme (IDS), claiming ownership of `16.53 crore in undeclared income. The Supreme Court dismissed their appeals, making the high court's findings final, enabling the ED to proceed with asset attachment.
Question 5 Sep 24, 2025
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Which Delhi Chief Minister participated in a cleanliness drive and warned against defacing property with political posters?
Rekha GuptaDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took part in a cleanliness drive under the 'Sewa Pakhwada' initiative marking PM Narendra Modi’s birth anniversary. She personally removed posters from a flyover pillar in Shalimar Bagh and urged politicians not to deface public or private property. She specifically warned party workers against pasting posters with her own photos, calling such acts a crime that dirties the city. The drive involved multiple ministers, MPs, and MLAs across Ring Road’s eight sections, each supervised by an engineer. Her statement emphasized sustained civic responsibility over symbolic one-time efforts.