Showing questions for October 20, 2025
- Total: 27 questions
Question 6 Oct 20, 2025
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What stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was enforced in Delhi-NCR on 20 October 2025 due to deteriorating air quality?
Stage-IIOn 20 October 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region after Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 302, falling into the ‘Very Poor’ category. Stage-II includes measures like banning coal and firewood use in eateries, intensifying road sweeping, restricting non-BS-VI interstate buses, and increasing public transport frequency. The decision followed warnings from IMD and IITM about worsening air quality due to stubble burning and local emissions. Authorities mandated strict compliance and daily reporting from all agencies.
Question 7 Oct 20, 2025
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According to an RTI reply, what percentage of students failed in the Class 10 NIOS Project over the last four years on average?
70%The Directorate of Education (DoE), in response to an RTI filed by PTI, revealed that approximately 70% of students enrolled under the ‘NIOS Project’ failed their Class 10 examinations over the past four years. The project was initiated by the Delhi Government to support academically weak students and reduce dropout rates by enrolling them in the National Institute of Open Schooling. In 2024 alone, only 37% of the 7,794 registered students passed, highlighting systemic challenges. This data raises concerns about the effectiveness of remedial education strategies in the capital.
Question 8 Oct 20, 2025
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Which civil servant won the top honour at the 'Officers’ Voice 2025' cultural event held in New Delhi?
Ranjit Singh (DANICS)Ranjit Singh, Secretary of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and a DANICS officer, secured the top prize at 'Officers’ Voice 2025', a cultural competition for civil servants held at the NCUI Auditorium on 20 October 2025. The event, co-organised by the Indian Media Welfare Association and IDHC Committee, featured over 50 participants from IAS, IPS, IRS, and other services. Speaker Vijender Gupta praised Singh’s performance as inspirational, bringing glory to the Delhi Assembly. The competition aimed to showcase artistic talents beyond bureaucratic roles and promote mental well-being among officers.
Question 9 Oct 20, 2025
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Where did Delhi’s Labour Minister Kapil Mishra celebrate Diwali with construction workers in October 2025?
NBCC site in Netaji NagarOn Diwali day in 2025, Delhi’s Labour Minister Kapil Mishra celebrated the festival with construction workers and their families at the NBCC site in Netaji Nagar. The event, organised by the Labour Department, included lighting diyas, distributing sweets, and cultural performances by workers’ children. Mishra described it as a 'historic moment', emphasizing the need to honour the contributions of labourers who build the city. He announced that such celebrations would become an annual tradition to foster inclusivity and recognition of the working class.
Question 10 Oct 20, 2025
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Who inaugurated the ninth Deepotsav in Ayodhya on October 20, 2025, and performed the 'Rajyabhishek' of Ram and Sita?
Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the ninth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on October 20, 2025. During the event, he performed ceremonial rituals including 'pujan', 'vandana', 'aarti', and the symbolic 'Rajyabhishek' (coronation) of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. He highlighted the transformation of Ayodhya from a site of past conflict to a beacon of faith and development. Adityanath also criticized opposition parties for rejecting invitations to the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony and recalled historical incidents like the 1990 police firing on Kar Sevaks. The festival featured over 26 lakh earthen lamps lit across 56 ghats, aiming for a world record.