| What kind of system is Kavach described as? | a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order | Automatic Train Protection System:- Kavach is indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order. Kavach aids the loco pilot in train running within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also help the train safely run during inclement weather. | 120 | definition | 1.000 | Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of highest order. | 49 | page=49,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the design of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train? | a 16 car AC sleeper train, designed on the Vande Bharat platform for 160 km/h operation with a 17 ton axle load | The Vande Bharat Sleeper is a 16 car AC sleeper train, designed on the Vande Bharat platform for 160 km/h operation with a 17 ton axle load. It uses a 4 car basic unit with 50% powering for quick acceleration and has all propulsion equipment under slung. | 28 | definition | 1.000 | The Vande Bharat Sleeper is a 16 car AC sleeper train, designed on the Vande Bharat platform for 160 km/h operation with a 17 ton axle load. | 75 | page=75,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role does the company RITES play for Indian Railways? | an export arm of Indian Railways for providing rolling stock | RITES is a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India and uniquely placed in terms of diversification of services and geographical reach in various sectors such as railways, highways, metros, airports, ports, ropeways, institutional buildings, bridges, tunnels, urban engineering, sustainability& green mobility, inland waterways, and renewable energy. The company is an export arm of Indian Railways for providing rolling stock. RITES' success story spans over 5 decades covering more than 55 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East regions. | 401 | definition | 1.000 | The company is an export arm of Indian Railways for providing rolling stock. | 108 | page=108,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of organization is Braithwaite & Co. Limited? | a Schedule – B, ‘Mini Ratna – I’ Heavy Engineering CPSE under Ministry of Railways | Limited (BCL) Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL) is a Schedule – B, ‘Mini Ratna – I’ Heavy Engineering CPSE under Ministry of Railways. It is headquartered in Kolkata with 2 manufacturing units in and around Kolkata, office set- ups in Mumbai &Delhi and project sites across various states in India. | 49 | definition | 1.000 | Limited (BCL) is a Schedule – B, ‘Mini Ratna – I’ Heavy Engineering CPSE under Ministry of Railways. | 149 | page=149,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the primary focus of the National Rail & Transportation Institute in Vadodara? | transport related education, multi disciplinary research & training | In this direction, ‘National Rail & Transportation Institute’ (NRTI) has been set up as India’s first University focused on transport related education, multi disciplinary research & training in Vadodara, Gujarat. Industrial Relations and Personnel As on 31st March, 2025, IR had 12,28,992 regular employees as against 12,52,180 as on 31st March, 2024 a decrease by 23,188. The newly introduced AC EMU in Chennai Suburban network Hotel Le-Roi at Deheradun | 124 | definition | 1.000 | In this direction, ‘National Rail & Transportation Institute’ (NRTI) has been set up as India’s first University focused on transport related education, multi disciplinary research & training in Vadodara, Gujarat. | 10 | page=10,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main use of the Railway Reserve Funds? | mainly being used as internal resources for Capex | The excess of revenue receipts over the revenue expenditure is appropriated into the Railway Reserve Funds like Depreciation Reserve Fund (DRF), Development Fund (DF), Capital Fund (CF) and part contribution towards Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) mainly being used as internal resources for Capex. The Capital expenditure of the Railways is met from the Gross Budgetary Support from the General Exchequer, Extra Budgetary Resources from partnerships besides the internal resource generation. Investment by IRFC Since 1987-88, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC), a PSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways (MOR), has been mobilizing market borrowings to finance capital expenditure in the Railways. | 253 | definition | 1.000 | The excess of revenue receipts over the revenue expenditure is appropriated into the Railway Reserve Funds like Depreciation Reserve Fund (DRF), Development Fund (DF), Capital Fund (CF) and part contribution towards Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) mainly being used as internal resources for Capex. | 15 | page=15,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What does the Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme permit private parties to do? | procurement and operation of special purpose rakes by private parties for transportation of automobiles | 18 INDIAN RAILWAYS ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2024-25 iii. Automobiles Freight Train Operator (AFTO) Scheme- Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme permits procurement and operation of special purpose rakes by private parties for transportation of automobiles. iv. Wagon Leasing Scheme (WLS)- The Scheme introduced the concept of leasing of railway wagons on Indian Railways. The scheme aims at induction of rakes of general purpose wagons, special purpose wagons approved under the above mentioned schemes and wagons for containers movements through PPP route. v. Wagon Investment Scheme for Oil Sectors- In order to encourage petroleum industry for investing into BTPN wagons a policy on Wagon Investment Scheme for Oil Sectors has been formulated on 07.03.2025. | 158 | definition | 1.000 | Automobiles Freight Train Operator (AFTO) Scheme- Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme permits procurement and operation of special purpose rakes by private parties for transportation of automobiles. | 22 | page=22,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What is the aim of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? | development of stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach | Ministry of Railways has launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for development of stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach. lt involves preparation of master plans and their implementation in phases to improve the amenities at the stations like improvement of station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lift/escalators as necessary, platform surfacing and cover over platform, cleanliness, free Wi-Fi, kiosks for local products through schemes like 'One Station One Product', better passenger information systems, executive lounges, nominated spaces for business meetings, landscaping, etc. keeping in view the necessity at each station. | 66 | definition | 1.000 | Ministry of Railways has launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for development of stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach. | 28 | page=28,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme - VIKALP? | to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilization of available accommodation | 27 INDIAN RAILWAYS ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2024-25 Thereafter, the available accommodation, if any, can be booked across any computerized PRS counter or through internet. Second reservation chart is prepared 30 minutes to 15 minutes before the scheduled/rescheduled train departure. Remaining berths after preparation of second reservation charts, if any, are transferred to the next remote location. (d) Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme - Vikalp With a view to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilization of available accommodation, a scheme called Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme- VIKALP has been implemented. Under this scheme, Waiting list passengers can give choice, at the time of booking ticket, to opt to travel by alternate train in case the berth is not confirmed after preparation of the charts. | 466 | definition | 1.000 | (d) Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme - Vikalp With a view to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilization of available accommodation, a scheme called Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme- VIKALP has been implemented. |
| What is the function of Automatic Coach Washing Plants installed at major depots? | for more effective and efficient cleaning of coach exterior, also to reduce the direct water requirement by water recycling facility | Recently, 20 more stations have been nominated for cleaning of trains under revamped CTS scheme, through which 683 more trains will be covered for cleaning under CTS scheme. y Automatic Coach Washing Plants (ACWP) have been installed at around 70 major depots with water recycling facility for more effective and efficient cleaning of coach exterior, also to reduce the direct water requirement by water recycling facility thereby. y Pest & Rodent control is being done by professional agencies in All AC, Non AC reserved and un-reserved coaches including pantry cars. y Special Cleanliness Campaigns under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and cleanliness drives/campaign are organized regularly over Indian Railways with the sole objective to achieve significant and sustainable improvements in cleanliness standards of railway stations and trains. y Frequent surprise inspections by senior officials of trains on cleanliness including toilets and washrooms are conducted. y Provision of liquid hand wash has been made in all Non-AC sleeper coaches in OBHS trains. y Infrastructure like Sewage treatment plants (STPS). | 290 | definition | 1.000 |