Showing questions for December 30, 2025
- Total: 20 questions
Question 1 Dec 30, 2025
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What initiative is the Delhi Government considering to reduce air pollution and road congestion by utilizing fewer vehicles to transport more passengers?
Revival of shared taxi ridesThe Delhi Government, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is deliberating on reviving shared taxi services that were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to ensure affordable, convenient, and safe transport while reducing the number of vehicles on the road. This measure is part of a broader strategy that includes promoting electric mobility and increasing the number of women drivers. Shared rides help maximize vehicle occupancy, leading to less traffic and lower vehicular emissions. The government plans to collaborate with ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber to prioritize shared services.
Question 2 Dec 30, 2025
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Which new administrative unit has been created as a separate district in Delhi’s recent reorganization?
Old DelhiAs part of a major administrative overhaul, the Delhi Government has reorganized 11 districts into 13 to resolve long-standing jurisdictional confusion. Old Delhi has been carved out as a new district with Daryaganj designated as its administrative hub. This move aligns revenue boundaries with municipal zones like MCD, NDMC, and Delhi Cantonment Board. The aim is to streamline public services such as property registration and reduce citizen inconvenience. Each new district will also feature a Mini Secretariat for integrated public service delivery.
Question 3 Dec 30, 2025
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What pollutant is the Delhi Government prioritizing in its revived real-time source apportionment study?
PM10After discontinuing a previous study focused on PM2.5, the Delhi Government now plans to revive the real-time source apportionment study with emphasis on PM10 pollution. This decision follows observations that PM10 levels frequently dominate during winter months, primarily due to road and construction dust. The study aims to identify precise sources of PM10 to design targeted mitigation strategies like mechanized sweeping and anti-smog guns. The earlier IIT Kanpur-run project ended in November 2023 due to methodological concerns, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee is now seeking a new agency to operate the ‘super-site’ facility.
Question 4 Dec 30, 2025
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How many automated commercial vehicle fitness testing stations is the Delhi Government planning to add across DTC depots?
FiveIn an effort to curb vehicular pollution, the Delhi Government has approved the installation of five additional automated vehicle fitness testing stations at various DTC depots—Bawana, Ghazipur, Savda Ghevra, GTK Depot, and Dichau Kalan. These stations aim to ensure that commercial vehicles comply with emission and safety norms before operating in the city. Existing centers like those in Jhuljhuli and Burari are already functional or being upgraded. Altogether, four major centers will soon test 2.5 to 3 lakh vehicles annually. This initiative strengthens enforcement against unfit and polluting vehicles.
Question 5 Dec 30, 2025
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What category of posts has been recently sanctioned at Asha Kiran Homes for persons with intellectual disabilities?
Medical and paramedical postsThe Delhi Government has approved the creation of 141 regular posts at Asha Kiran Homes, specifically in medical and paramedical categories, to enhance healthcare services for residents with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. These include psychiatrists, gynecologists, nursing officers, physiotherapists, speech therapists, ANMs, and others. The posts, now encadred under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, replace previously outsourced positions to ensure consistent and professional care. This move underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive and institutional healthcare support. Asha Kiran Homes in Rohini is one of the largest such facilities in the capital.