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Q.51
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the approximate investment planned for Indian Railways modernization under Railway Budget 2024-25?
A
₹2 lakh crore
B
₹2.5 lakh crore
C
₹3 lakh crore
D
₹3.5 lakh crore
Correct Answer:
C. ₹3 lakh crore
Explanation:
The Railway Budget 2024-25 allocated approximately ₹3 lakh crore for modernization and infrastructure development.
Q.52
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which Indian railway line is known as the 'Western Route' connecting major metros?
A
Golden Quadrilateral
B
Diamond Quadrilateral
C
National Rail Network
D
Express Freight Corridor
Correct Answer:
B. Diamond Quadrilateral
Explanation:
The Diamond Quadrilateral rail network connects four major metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai.
Q.53
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
How many new 'Vande Bharat Express' trains were approved for manufacturing by Integral Coach Factory in 2024?
Explanation:
Integral Coach Factory received orders for approximately 50 new Vande Bharat trains in 2024.
Q.54
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
What percentage of Indian Railways routes have been electrified as of 2024?
Explanation:
As of 2024, approximately 55% of Indian Railways' total route length has been electrified.
Q.55
Hard
Current Affairs (Railway)
The 'Kavach' automatic train protection system was deployed on which major railway corridor first?
A
Delhi-Chennai
B
Mumbai-Delhi
C
Delhi-Howrah
D
Bangalore-Chennai
Correct Answer:
C. Delhi-Howrah
Explanation:
The Kavach ATPS system was first deployed on the Delhi-Howrah route for enhanced safety.
Q.56
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which Indian city received a new 'multimodal terminal' from Indian Railways in 2024?
A
Pune
B
Hyderabad
C
Ahmedabad
D
Jaipur
Correct Answer:
C. Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Ahmedabad inaugurated a new multimodal terminal integrating rail, road, and air connectivity in 2024.
Q.57
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the approximate number of railway stations equipped with 'Adarsh Station' standards as of 2024?
Explanation:
Approximately 300 railway stations have been developed or upgraded to Adarsh Station standards.
Q.58
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
Which railway zone in India was granted 'Platinum Status' for safety performance in 2024?
A
South Western Railway
B
Central Railway
C
Northern Railway
D
Eastern Railway
Correct Answer:
A. South Western Railway
Explanation:
South Western Railway achieved Platinum Status for maintaining zero fatalities and excellent safety records in 2024.
Q.59
Easy
Current Affairs (Railway)
What is the main objective of the 'PM Gati Shakti' scheme for railways?
A
Reduce ticket prices
B
Multi-modal connectivity and cargo movement
C
Increase train frequency only
D
Build luxury trains
Correct Answer:
B. Multi-modal connectivity and cargo movement
Explanation:
PM Gati Shakti is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to reduce logistics costs and improve cargo movement.
Q.60
Medium
Current Affairs (Railway)
As per 2024-25 budget, how many new railway stations are planned to be developed under 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'?
A
500
B
850
C
1275
D
2000
Explanation:
Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 1275 railway stations were approved for development in the 2024-25 railway budget.
