Showing questions for October 11, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 6 Oct 11, 2025
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Which international hockey tournament is the Indian junior team participating in ahead of the Junior World Cup?
Sultan of Johor CupAs reported on October 11, 2025, the Indian junior men’s hockey team, coached by PR Sreejesh, is competing in the Sultan of Johor Cup as key preparation for the upcoming Junior World Cup in late November. The tournament, which began with a match against England, features strong teams like Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Malaysia in a round-robin format. Sreejesh emphasized developing a playing style that blends structure, creativity, discipline, and aggression. The team aims to improve on its previous bronze-medal performance. The exposure to high-level international competition is seen as vital for the young players’ development and tactical readiness.
Question 7 Oct 11, 2025
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What is the annual target set by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for the use of recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Delhi for 2025–26?
9.85 lakh metric tonnesThe Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has mandated that government departments and civic agencies in Delhi must collectively utilize 9.85 lakh metric tonnes of recycled C&D waste in the fiscal year 2025–26. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce landfill burden, control dust pollution, and promote sustainable urban development. As of now, only 52,000 MT has been used, highlighting a significant gap. The target is distributed among agencies like MCD, PWD, DJB, and others. Non-compliance may result in withheld payments, as emphasized by Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood.
Question 8 Oct 11, 2025
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Which Delhi government department has been assigned the highest target for using recycled C&D waste under the MoHUA directive?
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)Both the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have each been assigned a target of 200,000 metric tonnes—the highest among all agencies. This reflects their significant role in infrastructure and civic works across the capital. Other departments like PWD and DSIIDC have lower targets of 100,000 MT each. The directive aims to ensure large-scale adoption of recycled materials in public projects. Failure to meet these targets could lead to financial penalties, as warned by Minister Ashish Sood.
Question 9 Oct 11, 2025
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Where was the newly inaugurated Automatic Anti-Smog Misting System installed in Delhi in October 2025?
Sector-19, DwarkaLieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated an upgraded, automated anti-smog misting system in Sector-19, Dwarka, covering a 6.8 km stretch across Roads 224 and 210. The system uses 166 streetlight poles fitted with high-pressure nozzles at 5 meters height, spraying RO-treated water to reduce particulate matter and black carbon. This initiative builds on a pilot project launched in November 2024. The mist also helps settle road dust and keeps foliage clean, contributing to better air quality during Delhi’s critical winter months. Three dedicated pump houses support continuous operation.
Question 10 Oct 11, 2025
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Which event was organized by the Delhi Tourism Department in October 2025 to promote eco-tourism and biodiversity?
Global Wildlife Fair-2025The Delhi Government, through its Tourism Department, hosted the 'Global Wildlife Fair-2025' at the Constitution Club of India from October 10–12, 2025. The event aimed to shift focus from traditional heritage tourism to Delhi’s rich natural assets like the Yamuna riverbank, the Ridge, and biodiversity parks. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra announced plans for weekly nature walks and conservation-driven tourism initiatives. The fair aligns with PM Modi’s vision of sustainable, nature-based tourism. It also seeks to highlight Delhi’s diverse bird and mammal species often overlooked by visitors and residents alike.