Showing questions for October 28, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 1 Oct 28, 2025
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What is the name of the accused who posed as an army lieutenant to deceive and rape a woman doctor in Delhi?
Aarav MalikAarav Malik, a 27-year-old delivery agent from Chhattarpur in south Delhi, was arrested for impersonating an army lieutenant. He allegedly used a fake identity on social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp to build a relationship with a woman doctor from a government hospital. During interrogation, he admitted to purchasing an army uniform online from Delhi Cantonment. The deception spanned from April 30 to September 27, 2025, before the crime came to light. His arrest followed an FIR filed at Sarojini Nagar Enclave police station.
Question 2 Oct 28, 2025
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Which institution has partnered with the Delhi Government to conduct cloud seeding trials to combat air pollution?
IIT KanpurIIT Kanpur has been leading the cloud seeding project in collaboration with the Delhi Government to induce artificial rain and improve air quality during winter. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on September 25, 2025, for five trials in northwest Delhi. The trials involve releasing silver iodide and sodium chloride from aircraft to trigger rainfall. Despite multiple delays due to unfavorable weather, preparations are now complete, with a test flight already conducted over Burari. The project has received clearances from over ten central and state agencies, including the Ministry of Defence and DGCA.
Question 3 Oct 28, 2025
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From which date will non-BS-VI commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi be banned from entering the city?
Nov-01Starting November 1, 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has prohibited the entry of commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission norms. This measure aims to reduce vehicular pollution in the national capital. However, BS-IV compliant vehicles will still be allowed until October 31, 2026, under a transitional arrangement. The restriction does not apply to Delhi-registered vehicles or those running on cleaner fuels like CNG, LNG, or electricity. This is part of the broader Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle worsening air quality.
Question 4 Oct 28, 2025
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How much funding was approved by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for rural development projects in the capital?
`1,000 croresDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced an allocation of `1,000 crores for development projects in rural parts of Delhi during the inauguration of the Maharshi Durbalnath Dham Centre in Mangolpuri. She emphasized that her government’s goal is holistic development and social upliftment. The event also featured the unveiling of a statue of Maharaja Agrasen and was attended by prominent BJP leaders. The CM highlighted that cultural festivals like Chhath Mahaparv and Deepotsav were celebrated grandly to reinforce Delhi’s identity as a spiritual and cultural hub.
Question 5 Oct 28, 2025
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What was Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) as recorded by the CPCB on October 27, 2025?
301On October 27, 2025, Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with a 24-hour average AQI of 301, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Visibility was reduced due to a persistent haze, and 22 out of 38 monitoring stations recorded ‘very poor’ levels. Anand Vihar was the most polluted area with an AQI of 395. Major pollution contributors included transport (13.7%), neighboring NCR regions like Ghaziabad (10.6%), and stubble burning in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Health experts advised minimizing outdoor exposure and using N95 masks and air purifiers.