Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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By how much per km did AC class fares rise under the railway fare rationalisation effective 1 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2 paise
Ministry of Railways/Indian Express: AC classes saw an increase of 02 paisa per passenger-km, Mail/Express non-AC classes one paisa per km.
Under the 1 July 2025 fare rationalisation, Second Class Ordinary fares saw no increase up to what distance?
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Correct answer: D — 500 km
Ministry of Railways: there was no increase in fare of Second Class Ordinary up to 500 km, and thereafter an increase of half paisa per km.
Consider the following about the railway fare rationalisation of 1 July 2025: 1. Suburban fares and season tickets were not increased. 2. Mail/Express non-AC classes rose by 1 paisa per km. 3. Tickets booked before 1 July 2025 were charged the revised fare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: India Today/Indian Express report revised fares apply to tickets booked on or after 1 July 2025; earlier tickets stayed at the old fare.
SECI announced on 1 July 2025 that it had executed Power Sale Agreements for over how much renewable energy capacity?
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Correct answer: C — 60 GW
MNRE: SECI has achieved the milestone of executing over 60 Gigawatts (GW) of Power Sale Agreements of renewable energy capacity.
The RailOne app was launched on 1 July 2025 on the 40th Foundation Day of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Railway Information Systems
Ministry of Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw launched RailOne at India Habitat Centre on the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).
Aboard which ship was the first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue held at Chennai Port on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — MV Empress
PIB: the meet was held aboard the MV Empress (Cordelia Cruise ship) at Chennai Port.
What cruise-passenger target by 2029 under the Sagarmala initiative did Sarbananda Sonowal cite at the ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue?
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Correct answer: B — One million
PIB: the Sagar Mala initiative aims for one million cruise passengers by 2029.
The new Passenger Reservation System planned by Indian Railways (June 2025) will allow how many ticket bookings per minute?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1.5 lakh
Ministry of Railways: the new PRS will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, about five times the current 32,000.
Under the charting reform approved in June 2025, how long before departure will reservation charts generally be prepared?
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Correct answer: C — Eight hours
Ministry of Railways: the Railway Board proposed preparing the reservation chart eight hours before departure (currently four hours), and the Minister agreed.
Which organisation is building Indian Railways' upgraded Passenger Reservation System, due by December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — CRIS
Ministry of Railways: the PRS upgrade project is being executed for the last few months by CRIS.
The 'India Energy Stack', announced on 28 June 2025, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Power
PIB: the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack and is spearheading the initiative.
What is the duration of the Proof of Concept that the Ministry of Power will run to demonstrate the India Energy Stack?
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Correct answer: C — 12 months
PIB: the Ministry will undertake a 12-month Proof of Concept with selected utilities.
Consider the following statements about the India Energy Stack (IES): 1. The IES will provide unique IDs for consumers, assets and transactions. 2. Data under the IES will be shared without the need for consumer consent. 3. The Utility Intelligence Platform will be piloted with DISCOMs in Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the IES provides real-time, consent-based data sharing.
Under MNRE's revised Waste-to-Energy guidelines (June 2025), what share of the total Central Financial Assistance can be released after the plant obtains Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board?
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Correct answer: D — 50%
MNRE: 50% of total CFA will be released after obtaining the Consent to Operate certificate from the SPCB, against a bank guarantee.
The Biomass Programme whose guidelines MNRE revised in June 2025 is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: A — Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme
MNRE: the revised guidelines are for the Biomass Programme under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (FY 2021-22 to 2025-26).
Consider the following statements about MNRE's revised bioenergy guidelines of June 2025: 1. Under Waste-to-Energy, the balance CFA is released on achieving 80% of rated capacity or the maximum CFA-eligible capacity, whichever is lesser. 2. Under the Biomass Programme, the two-year briquette or pellet sale contract has been replaced with a general sale agreement. 3. Under the Biomass Programme, SCADA-based monitoring has been made mandatory for all plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
MNRE: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: IoT-based monitoring or quarterly data submission is allowed instead of expensive systems like SCADA.
Where is the CEL–ESDS 'Green Data Centre', whose foundation stone was laid on 26 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: D — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the foundation stone of the Green Data Centre, a collaboration between CEL and ESDS, was laid at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the capacity of the CEL–ESDS Green Data Centre project at Sahibabad?
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Correct answer: C — 30 MW
PIB: the project, with 30 MW capacity, entails an investment of about ₹1,000 crore.
What was the theme of Electrical Safety Day 2025, observed on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smart Energy, Safe Nation
PIB: this year's theme was 'Smart Energy, Safe Nation'.
Which body of the Ministry of Power organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi in association with BSES?
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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB: the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, in association with BSES organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi.
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, inaugurated on 26 June 2025 as India's first maritime NBFC, was formerly known as what?
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Correct answer: B — Sagarmala Development Company Limited
PIB: formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is India's first NBFC in the maritime sector.
What CPSE status does Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) hold?
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Correct answer: A — Mini Ratna Category-I
PIB: SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise.
What is the combined length of the two elevated corridors approved under Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 12.75 km with 13 stations
PIB: the two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations.
How will the cost of Pune Metro Phase-2 (corridors 2A and 2B) be shared?
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Correct answer: B — Equally by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies
PIB: the estimated cost of ₹3,626.24 crore will be equally shared by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies.
What is the estimated cost of Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 approved by the Cabinet in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,626.24 crore
PIB: the estimated project cost is ₹3,626.24 crore.
What does PRAGATI, whose 48th meeting the PM chaired on 25 June 2025, stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PIB: PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Which health scheme did the PM review at the 48th PRAGATI meeting, urging focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas?
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Correct answer: C — PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
PIB: during a review of PM-ABHIM, the PM urged all States to accelerate health infrastructure development, with focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas.
Which city hosted the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pune
PIB: the Ministry of Civil Aviation organised the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Pune.
At the Pune summit in June 2025, the Civil Aviation Minister announced a dedicated Helicopter Directorate under which body?
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Correct answer: D — Directorate General of Civil Aviation
PIB: the Minister announced the establishment of a dedicated Helicopter Directorate under the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) for single-window regulatory oversight.
Under the Amended BharatNet Program agreement signed on 24 June 2025, BharatNet works in Gujarat were handed over to which entity?
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Correct answer: A — Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL)
PIB: the agreement enables handing over of all BharatNet works, activities and responsibilities in Gujarat to Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL).
Gujarat is the first among how many states undertaking BharatNet under the State-led model?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
PIB: Gujarat holds the distinction of being the first among Eight states undertaking BharatNet under the State-led model.
Consider the following statements about the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP): 1. The Union Cabinet approved ABP on 4 August 2023. 2. ABP is funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi. 3. Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) has been appointed as its Project Management Agency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the Union Cabinet approved ABP on 4 August 2023, to be funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi; BSNL (not BBNL) has been appointed as the Project Management Agency. So 1 and 2 only.
Where was the Regional Power Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Patna
PIB: the Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs was held on 24th June at Patna under the chairmanship of Manohar Lal.
SECI's green ammonia tender, highlighted on 23 June 2025, calls for the supply of how much green ammonia annually?
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Correct answer: B — 7,24,000 tonnes
PIB: the tender calls for production and supply of 724,000 tonnes (7,24,000 tonnes) of green ammonia annually across 13 fertilizer plants.
Under which scheme component has SECI issued its green ammonia tender for fertilizer plants?
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Correct answer: A — SIGHT Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I
PIB: the tender is under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I.
Consider the following statements about SECI's green ammonia tender: 1. SECI is a Navratna CPSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. 2. SECI will sign offtake agreements for a 10-year contract period. 3. The tender covers supply to 13 fertilizer plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: SECI is a 'Navratna' CPSU under MNRE; it will sign long-term offtake agreements over a 10-year contract period; supply is across 13 fertilizer plants. All three are correct.
The 6th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs, concluded on 22 June 2025, was organised under the aegis of which force?
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Correct answer: C — Railway Protection Force
PIB: the 6th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs was organised under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force and presided over by DG, RPF.
The first export locomotive built at the Marhowra plant in Bihar, flagged off by the Prime Minister on 20 June 2025, is meant for which country?
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Correct answer: C — Republic of Guinea
PIB (PMO): The PM flagged off a locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant for export to the Republic of Guinea, the first export locomotive manufactured in this factory.
The Vande Bharat Express flagged off by the Prime Minister from Siwan on 20 June 2025 runs between which two stations?
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Correct answer: A — Patliputra and Gorakhpur
PIB (PMO): The PM flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah.
What total Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Bihar had its foundation stone laid by the Prime Minister at Siwan on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 500 MWh
PIB (PMO): PM laid the foundation stone for 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity in Bihar, at 15 grid substations.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched at Siwan on 20 June 2025: 1. The Vaishali–Deoria railway line was inaugurated. 2. Six sewage treatment plants under the Namami Gange project were inaugurated. 3. The first PMAY-Urban instalment was released to more than one lakh beneficiaries in Bihar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): The Vaishali–Deoria line and six Namami Gange STPs were inaugurated. The first PMAY-U instalment went to more than 53,600 beneficiaries, not one lakh. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
The State-level function chaired by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025 marked which occasion?
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Correct answer: A — Completion of one year of the Government of Odisha
PIB (PMO): The PM chaired the State-level function to commemorate the completion of one year of the Government of Odisha at Bhubaneswar.
Which district of Odisha got rail connectivity for the first time through new train services flagged off by the Prime Minister on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Boudh
PIB (PMO): The PM flagged off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time.
The Odisha Vision Document released on 20 June 2025 is anchored around 2036 and 2047. What does 2036 mark for Odisha?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State
PIB (PMO): The Vision is anchored around 2036, when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State, and 2047.
What is the aim of the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' launched by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials
PIB (PMO): Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials is the aim. The Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana aims to transform birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials through museums, interpretation centres, statues, libraries and public spaces.
What is the total prize pool of the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy launched by MNRE in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2.3 crore
PIB (MNRE): The selected innovators will compete for a total prize pool of ₹2.3 crore, including ₹1 crore for the 1st Prize.
With the support of which institution is MNRE implementing the Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy Technologies?
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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Solar Energy
PIB (MNRE): The challenge is being implemented under the aegis of MNRE with support from the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in coordination with StartUp India, DPIIT.
Consider the following statements about MNRE's Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and DRE launched in June 2025: 1. Applications are to be submitted through the Startup India website. 2. The last date for applications is 20 August 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): Applications can be submitted through Startup India's website, and the last date for applications is 20 August 2025. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.
In its first phase, the City Accelerator Program launched by MNRE on 20 June 2025 will be rolled out in how many cities?
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Correct answer: B — 30 cities across 10 states
PIB (MNRE): In its first phase, the program will be rolled out in 30 cities across 10 states, with later expansion to 100 cities.
The City Accelerator Program launched in June 2025 is a key initiative under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
PIB (MNRE): The City Accelerator Program is a key initiative under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world's largest domestic rooftop solar scheme.
Scientists from which institute developed the scalable device announced by DST on 20 June 2025 that produces green hydrogen by splitting water using only solar energy?
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Correct answer: D — Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
PIB (DST): Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of DST, developed the device.
The photoanode in CeNS Bengaluru's solar water-splitting device (June 2025) is based on which material, with an n-i-p heterojunction of TiO2, Si and NiO layers?
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Correct answer: B — Silicon
PIB (DST): The team designed a silicon-based photoanode using an n-i-p heterojunction of n-type TiO2, intrinsic Si and p-type NiO layers.
How many houses were approved under PMAY-Urban 2.0 at the third CSMC meeting held on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2.35 lakh
PIB (MoHUA): 2.35 lakh houses (2,34,864) were approved in nine states during the third CSMC meeting on 18 June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PMAY-U 2.0 CSMC meeting of 18 June 2025: 1. The houses approved at the meeting are under the BLC and AHP verticals. 2. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoHUA): The approved houses are under the BLC and AHP verticals; the meeting was chaired by MoHUA Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, not the Minister. So the answer is 1 only.
Through how many verticals is PMAY-Urban 2.0 being implemented?
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Correct answer: C — Four
PIB (MoHUA): PMAY-U 2.0 is being implemented through Four verticals – BLC, AHP, Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS).
Where is India's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, inaugurated on 17 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki, Manesar, Haryana
PIB (Railways): Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited's plant, so the answer is Maruti Suzuki, Manesar, Haryana.
What is the annual loading capacity of the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant?
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Correct answer: A — 4.5 lakh automobiles
PIB (Railways): The loading capacity of this Gati Shakti Cargo terminal is 4.5 lakh automobiles per annum.
Consider the following statements about the Manesar Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal: 1. It is connected to Patli railway station through a 10 km dedicated rail link. 2. The rail link forms part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor. 3. HRIDC contributed ₹684 crore of the ₹800 crore cost of the rail link. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Railways): The 10 km link to Patli is part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor by HRIDC, and of its ₹800 crore cost HRIDC contributed ₹684 crore. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Where was the G7 Summit held at which PM Modi addressed the Outreach Session on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kananaskis, Canada
PIB (PMO): PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session on 17 June 2025 was on which theme?
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Correct answer: C — Energy security
PIB (PMO): He addressed a Session on 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025: 1. He said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time. 2. He congratulated the G7 on marking 50 years of its journey. 3. He cited the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance among India's global initiatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): Modi said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time, congratulated the G7 on 50 years, and cited ISA, CDRI, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE and OSOWOG. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
At the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025, PM Modi said which four principles underpin India's approach to energy security?
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Correct answer: B — Availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability
PIB (PMO): He noted that availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability were the principles that underpinned India's approach to energy security.
Which coal block's allocation marked the Ministry of Coal's 200th coal mine allocation, announced on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Marwatola–II
PIB (Coal): The issuance of the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block marked the allocation of the 200th Coal Mine.
To which company was the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block issued in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Singhal Business Private Limited
PIB (Coal): The Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block was issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Which concessionaire did NHAI debar from future bids after the slope collapse on NH-66 in Kerala, as announced on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd.
PIB (MoRTH): Concessionaire and its Promoter, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd., has been debarred from participating in future bids.
Consider the following statements about the NH-66 slope collapse in Kerala in June 2025: 1. The project is being executed in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. 2. The collapse occurred at Cherkkala in Kasaragod district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MoRTH): The project is on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), not EPC, and the collapse occurred at Cherkkala in Kasaragod district. So the answer is 2 only.
The Water Metro proposed for Patna in June 2025 is to replicate the model of which city's water metro?
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Correct answer: B — Kochi
PIB (MoPSW): Patna is being considered for the introduction of a Water Metro, replicating the successful Kochi Water Metro model.
Which Patna-based institution is being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National Inland Navigation Institute
PIB (MoPSW): Patna based National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) is being upgraded as Centre of Excellence.
Which company's semiconductor fabrication project did Dr P. K. Mishra inspect at Dholera on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tata Electronics
PIB (PMO): Dr. Mishra inspected Tata Electronics' Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab) project.
By when were cargo operations at Dholera International Airport expected to begin, as reported during the review of 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — October 2025
PIB (PMO): Officials informed him that cargo operations would commence by October 2025.
As stated by Pralhad Joshi on Global Wind Day 2025, what is India's global rank in wind power installed capacity?
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Correct answer: A — Fourth
PIB (MNRE): India has globally the fourth largest wind power installed capacity.
On Global Wind Day 2025, Offshore wind leasing areas of 4 GW were said to be identified in which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
PIB (MNRE): Joshi listed launching the offshore sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements made at the Global Wind Day 2025 conference in Bengaluru: 1. The renewable energy budget has risen by 53% to ₹26,549 crore. 2. India manufactures wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW. 3. 33 models of wind turbines are produced by 14 companies in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MNRE): Joshi said the RE budget rose 53% to ₹26,549 crore and India makes turbines from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models produced by 14 companies. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.