Showing questions for November 04, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 6 Nov 04, 2025
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By when has the Delhi Water Minister promised a clean and free-flowing Yamuna River?
Within the next three yearsDelhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma announced during the Yamunotsav 2025 event that the Yamuna River will be made both aviral (free-flowing) and nirmal (clean) within three years. He cited full budgetary support from the Central Government and strong leadership under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as key enablers. The announcement was made at Vasudev Ghat and backed by environmental experts participating in the Yamuna Conclave. The minister also criticized the previous AAP government for failing to act on the river’s pollution. Visible improvements were noted during the recent Chhath Puja when devotees could take a holy dip, signaling early progress.
Question 7 Nov 04, 2025
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Which initiative has the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) launched involving the Bhalswa landfill?
Offering inert soil from Bhalswa to RWAs for freeThe MCD has urged Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to collect and use inert soil extracted from ongoing bio-mining operations at the Bhalswa landfill site. This soil, a by-product of waste processing, is being offered free of cost to RWAs or institutions that can transport at least five dumpers (over 200 metric tonnes). The initiative aims to reduce waterlogging in low-lying residential areas and promote the reuse of processed landfill material. It also supports improved sanitation and sustainable waste management in Delhi. The proposal was announced by MCD Leader of the House Parvesh Wahi during a site inspection.
Question 8 Nov 04, 2025
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What key ecological condition do experts at the Yamuna Conclave identify as essential for the river’s revival?
Restoring environmental flowDuring the Yamuna Conclave held as part of Yamunotsav 2025, scientists and environmentalists emphasized that restoring the river’s natural environmental flow is fundamental to its long-term revival. They noted that without this base flow, any cleaning efforts would be temporary and ineffective. The Yamuna currently fails to provide ecological services to Delhi due to severe pollution and near-total loss of natural water flow. Experts including Dr. Faiyaz Khudsar and researcher Debadityo Sinha highlighted that infrastructure like sewage treatment and waste diversion must be coupled with hydrological restoration. The conclave stressed an integrated approach combining traditional wisdom and modern science.
Question 9 Nov 04, 2025
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What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch on November 4, 2025, to boost private sector investment in research and development?
`1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation FundOn November 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) and announced the creation of a `1 lakh crore fund dedicated to research, development, and innovation. This fund is specifically aimed at encouraging private sector participation in R&D, which currently accounts for only 36% of India’s total R&D expenditure—far below countries like South Korea or the US. The initiative also emphasizes support for high-risk, high-impact scientific projects and introduces the concept of 'Ease of Doing Research' to build a robust innovation ecosystem in India. This move aligns with India's broader ambition to emerge as a global science and tech powerhouse. The conclave is set to be an annual event bringing together global experts and policymakers.
Question 10 Nov 04, 2025
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Which term did Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma use to refer to Bengali-speaking Muslims during his recent eviction drive announcement?
Illegal MiyasAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma used the term 'Illegal Miyas' while addressing the media on November 4, 2025, reaffirming his government’s commitment to continue eviction drives against alleged encroachments. The term 'Miya' has historically been used pejoratively for Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam, often implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Though some activists from the community have recently reclaimed the term as an act of defiance, Sarma’s usage carries a derogatory and exclusionary connotation. His remarks have raised concerns among human rights groups and political analysts, who see the eviction drives as politically motivated ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. These actions disproportionately affect the Bengali-speaking Muslim population in the state.