| What type of system is Kavach described as? | a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of the highest order | Measures to Avoid Collission: Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of the highest order. Kavach aids the loco pilot in train running within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case the loco pilot fails to do so and also help the train to run safely during inclement weather. | 117 | definition | 1.000 | Kavach is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of the highest order. | 58 | page=58,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of train is the Amrit Bharat Express? | a modern train designed on the LHB platform for push-pull operation with locomotives at both ends | The Amrit Bharat Express is a modern train designed on the LHB platform for push-pull operation with locomotives at both ends. It consists of Non AC LHB coaches like Second Class Seating, Sleeper, and SLRD, with a speed potential of 130 km/h. | 28 | definition | 1.000 | The Amrit Bharat Express is a modern train designed on the LHB platform for push-pull operation with locomotives at both ends. | 123 | page=123,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of organization is Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL)? | 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. | 50 | definition | 1.000 | Limited (BCL) is a Schedule – B, ‘Mini Ratna – I’ Heavy Engineering CPSE under Ministry of Railways. | 159 | page=159,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What method does Real GVA reflect for calculating GDP? | the production or supply side method | Real Gross Value Added (GVA), which reflects the production or supply side method of calculating GDP for 2024-25 at constant (2011-12) prices, is estimated at `171.87 lakh crore (Provisional Estimates) in comparison with `161.51 lakh crore (First Revised Estimate) for the year 2023-24, thus registering a year-on-year growth rate of 6.4 percent in 2024-25 as against that of 8.6 percent in the year 2023-24 (Table 1). | 45 | definition | 1.000 | Real Gross Value Added (GVA), which reflects the production or supply side method of calculating GDP for 2024-25 at constant (2011-12) prices, is estimated at `171.87 lakh crore (Provisional Estimates) in comparison with `161.51 lakh crore (First Revised Estimate) for the year 2023-24, thus registering a year-on-year growth rate of 6.4 percent in 2024-25 as against that of 8.6 percent in the year 2023-24 (Table 1). | 12 | page=12,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Digital Agriculture Mission launched by the government? | transparent, efficient, easier and faster service delivery to the farmers | Agriculture: As per the Third Advance Estimates of production of foodgrains for 2024-25, the foodgrain production in 2024-25 is estimated at 353.96 million tonnes. This is higher by 21.66 million tonnes as compared to 332.30 million tonnes during 2023-24. The components of foodgrains including wheat, rice, pulses and coarse cereals registered an increase in production in 2024-25 over the previous year (Table 3). The record increase in foodgrains production was aided by adequate reservoir levels and favourable weather conditions. The Digital Agriculture Mission initiated by the government aims at transparent, efficient, easier and faster service delivery to the farmers. This will also enhance productivity and sustainability of India’s agriculture sector. | 603 | definition | 1.000 | The Digital Agriculture Mission initiated by the government aims at transparent, efficient, easier and faster service delivery to the farmers. | 14 | page=14,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What role do Railway Users’ Consultative Committees serve? | provide opportunities for formal consultations between the management and the rail users with a view to improving services for rail users. | Booking of tickets & recharge of smart cards is also enabled in ATVMs through SBI & Paytm dynamic UPI QR code where a passenger can scan QR code through any UPI enabled payment app & make payment. Digital Payment at UTS Counters: UTS counters are equipped with QR display devices, enabling passengers to scan the UPI QR code and pay through any UPI-enabled app. This QR-based payment facility has been implemented across Indian Railways and KRCL. Railway Users’ Amenities: Railway Users’ Consultative Committees, at different levels, provide opportunities for formal consultations between the management and the rail users with a view to improving services for rail users. Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committees (DRUCCs), Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committees (ZRUCCs), Konkan Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (KRUCC), Metro Railway Users’ Consultative Committee | 534 | definition | 1.000 | Railway Users’ Amenities: Railway Users’ Consultative Committees, at different levels, provide opportunities for formal consultations between the management and the rail users with a view to improving services for rail users. Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committees (DRUCCs), Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committees (ZRUCCs), Konkan Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (KRUCC), Metro Railway Users’ Consultative Committee |
| What does the Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme enable private parties to do? | procurement and operation of special purpose rakes by private parties for transportation of automobiles. | This also creates an avenue for end users to optimally utilize their rolling stock by transporting their commodities as well as commodities of third party. c. 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. d. 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. e. Wagon Investment Scheme for Oil Sectors: In order to encourage petroleum industry for investing into BTPN wagons, a policy on Wagon | 258 | 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. d. | 48 | page=48,block=1 |
| What is the function of the Rail Milling Machine (RMM)? | removal of more material from rail head at isolated locations e.g. scabbing locations, locations in rear of reception signals, stretches with low welds etc. | Almost all Double/Multiple Track sections and Electrified Routes are Broad Gauge. Metre and Narrow Gauges are mostly single line and non-electrified. Between 1950-51 and 2024-25, traffic density (million GTKms. per running track km.) increased from 4.29 to 23.53 on BG. Rail Milling Machine (RMM): RMM is a special purpose machine, which is deployed at locations which require removal of more material from rail head at isolated locations e.g. scabbing locations, locations in rear of reception signals, stretches with low welds etc. | 377 | definition | 1.000 | Rail Milling Machine (RMM): RMM is a special purpose machine, which is deployed at locations which require removal of more material from rail head at isolated locations e.g. scabbing locations, locations in rear of reception signals, stretches with low welds etc. | 74 | page=74,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What advantage does Intermediate Block Signalling provide on Indian Railways? | enhancing line capacity without extra recurring revenue expenditure in the form of operating manpower and amenities | Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS): Provision of Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS) has proved very useful in enhancing line capacity without extra recurring revenue expenditure in the form of operating manpower and amenities required while developing and operating a block station. As on 31.03. Intermediate Block Signalling has been provided in 780 block sections on Indian Railways. Automatic Block Signalling (ABS): For augmenting line capacity and reducing headway on existing High-Density Routes on Indian Railways, signalling provides a low cost solution by provision of Automatic | 112 | definition | 1.000 | Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS): Provision of Intermediate Block Signalling (IBS) has proved very useful in enhancing line capacity without extra recurring revenue expenditure in the form of operating manpower and amenities required while developing and operating a block station. | 83 | page=83,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the function of the Mimic Indication Panel in the Train Management System? | to present detailed status of the system at a glance | CTC is planned for further proliferation on three more divisions based on the use cases from Tundla CTC. Train Management System: TMS provides real-time status of train positions, all train movements and a complete view of the section covered on a giant screen provided in the divisional control centre. Punctuality reports, rake and crew links, train graphs, and unusual occurrence reports are generated in the control office. The overall display panel, known as the ‘Mimic Indication Panel’, is designed to present detailed status of the system at a glance. It is expected that with the commissioning of TMS/ CTC projects, our controllers shall be able to efficiently manage train operations. Besides providing real time train | 506 | definition | 1.000 | The overall display panel, known as the ‘Mimic Indication Panel’, is designed to present detailed status of the system at a glance. | 84 | page=84,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |