Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What is the vehicle height restriction in the tunnel on the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway opened for trial in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 4.5 metres
NHAI said the tunnel has a vehicle height restriction of up to 4.5 metres.
The trial run of underpasses on the Dwarka Expressway in May 2025 aims to decongest the Delhi–Gurugram section of which national highway?
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Correct answer: D — NH-48
NHAI said the trial aims to decongest the Delhi–Gurugram section of NH-48.
By how much did India's coal imports fall in FY 2024-25 compared with FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — 7.9%
Coal imports fell 7.9% to 243.62 MT. 8.95% is the fall for the non-regulated sector and 41.4% for blending imports by thermal plants; 5% is domestic output growth.
Consider the following statements about coal in FY 2024-25: 1. Imports of coal for blending by thermal power plants fell by 41.4%. 2. Coal-based power generation declined during the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: coal-based power generation grew by 3.04%.
The Indian Railways locomotive manufacturing plant inaugurated at Dahod in May 2025 will produce electric locomotives of what power?
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Correct answer: C — 9,000 HP
The Dahod plant will produce 9,000 HP electric locomotives for domestic purposes and for export.
Consider the following statements about the PM's programme in Dahod on 26 May 2025: 1. The PM announced that Gujarat had achieved 100% electrification of its railway network. 2. The PM flagged off a Vande Bharat Express between Dahod and Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Vande Bharat Express flagged off runs between Veraval and Ahmedabad; an Express train was flagged off between Valsad and Dahod.
Speaking at Dahod on 26 May 2025, the Prime Minister noted that the date marked the anniversary of what?
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Correct answer: D — His first oath as Prime Minister in 2014
The PM remarked that 26 May marks the day he first took oath as Prime Minister in 2014.
Projects worth how much were launched by the Prime Minister in Bhuj, Gujarat on 26 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹53,400 crore
Projects worth over ₹53,400 crore were launched in Bhuj; the Dahod projects the same day were worth over ₹24,000 crore.
Kandla, cited by the Prime Minister at Bhuj in May 2025, is one of how many designated green hydrogen hubs in India?
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Correct answer: B — Three
The PM noted that Kandla is one of the three designated green hydrogen hubs in the country.
As per the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (May 2025), what are the proposed length and estimated cost of Bengaluru Metro Phase-3A?
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Correct answer: A — About 37 km, about ₹28,400 crore
Karnataka's Phase-3A proposal is about 37 km at about ₹28,400 crore; 45 km of Phase-3 was sanctioned at ₹15,600 crore.
Consider the following statements about Bengaluru Metro as of May 2025: 1. Phase-3A has already been sanctioned by the Central Government. 2. About 145 km of metro network is operational in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Phase-3A is only proposed and its cost is to be examined; about 75 km is operational and about 145 km is under construction.
Where and when is Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: A — Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad; 28–31 January 2026
Wings India 2026 is scheduled for 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.
Wings India 2026 is organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with which industry body?
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Correct answer: B — FICCI
The Ministry of Civil Aviation organises Wings India with FICCI.
How many redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations did the Prime Minister inaugurate from Bikaner on 22 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 103
The PM inaugurated 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations in 86 districts across 18 States and UTs.
The redeveloped Deshnoke railway station in Rajasthan, inaugurated in May 2025, primarily serves pilgrims visiting which temple?
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Correct answer: D — Karni Mata Temple
Deshnoke station serves pilgrims and tourists visiting the Karni Mata Temple and is inspired by temple architecture.
Consider the following statements about the PM's programme in Bikaner on 22 May 2025: 1. The 103 Amrit Bharat stations inaugurated are spread over 18 States and Union Territories. 2. The PM laid the foundation stone of the Churu–Sadulpur rail line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 103 stations in 86 districts across 18 States/UTs; foundation stone of the 58-km Churu–Sadulpur line.
Which city is to receive the largest number of electric buses (about 4,500) in the current phase of PM E-DRIVE, as announced in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
About 4,500 e-buses are to go to Bengaluru, 2,800 to Delhi, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 1,000 to Ahmedabad and 600 to Surat.
As approved by the Union Cabinet, how much of the PM E-DRIVE outlay is earmarked for the procurement of e-buses, and how many e-buses does it support?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses
The Cabinet release provides ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses; ₹10,900 crore is the total scheme outlay over two years.
Under PM E-DRIVE, which agency handles demand aggregation of e-buses in the nine cities with population above 40 lakh?
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Correct answer: D — Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)
As per the Cabinet release, demand aggregation is done by CESL in nine cities with more than 40 lakh population.
The embankment settlement and RE wall failure reported on 19 May 2025, after which NHAI debarred the concessionaire, occurred on which section of NH-66 in Kerala?
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Correct answer: A — Ramanattukara–Valanchery
The incident occurred on the Ramanattukara–Valanchery section of NH-66.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's action over the NH-66 incident in Kerala (May 2025): 1. The concessionaire, KNR Constructions Ltd, was disallowed from ongoing and future bidding. 2. The project consultant was let off with a warning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the consultant, Highway Engineering Consultant, was also disallowed from bidding and its team leader was suspended.
In May 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said inland waterway projects worth how much are on the anvil in Assam and the Northeast, targeted for completion by 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,000 crore
Projects worth ₹1,000 crore are on the anvil for completion by 2026; of the ₹1,000 crore+ invested in the last two years, ₹300 crore of works are complete and ₹700 crore are ongoing.
The Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to how much?
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Correct answer: D — 2.5 hours
The expressway will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway: 1. It includes a 12-km elevated corridor in Rajaji National Park, described as Asia's largest. 2. It has a design speed of 120 km/h. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The expressway's designated speed is 100 km/h.
What is the approximate cost at which the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is being developed?
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Correct answer: B — ₹12,000 crore
The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of ₹12,000 crore.
As stated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in May 2025, how many electric buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under PM E-DRIVE?
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Correct answer: B — 14,000
14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under PM E-DRIVE.
Consider the following statements about Karnataka's request for electric buses (May 2025): 1. The request was submitted by Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. 2. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said Karnataka would receive buses in a phased and prioritised manner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Heavy Industries release of 16 May 2025.
Which body revoked the security clearance of M/s Celebi and its associated companies in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the clearance on grounds related to national security.
Consider the following statements about the revocation of Celebi's security clearance (May 2025): 1. It was revoked on grounds related to national security. 2. It was revoked by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The clearance was revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
On 15 May 2025, a new ATC Tower cum Technical Block cum Fire Station was inaugurated at which airport in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: B — Kolhapur
MoS Murlidhar Mohol inaugurated the facility at Kolhapur Airport.
The inaugural Star Air flight flagged off from Kolhapur on 15 May 2025 connects Kolhapur with:
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Correct answer: D — Nagpur
The inaugural Star Air flight was between Kolhapur and Nagpur.
In May 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India set up a new office in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Srinagar
IWAI set up its new office at Transport Bhawan, Srinagar.
National Waterway-49 in Jammu and Kashmir, covered by the IWAI–J&K MoU, is on which river?
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Correct answer: C — Jhelum
NW-49 is on the Jhelum; NW-26 is on the Chenab and NW-84 on the Ravi.
Consider the following statements about IWAI's plans in Jammu and Kashmir (May 2025): 1. Floating jetties are to be set up at five locations. 2. The IWAI–J&K MoU covers three national waterways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Floating jetties are planned at ten locations.
India's Major Ports handled approximately how much cargo in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 855 million tonnes
Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24.
Which commodity group had the largest share of cargo handled at India's Major Ports in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL)
POL led with 254.5 million tonnes (29.8%), followed by containers (193.5 MT) and coal (186.6 MT).
How many rural roads are covered in the first phase of Bihar's Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme launched on 12 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 6,938
The first phase covers 6,938 rural roads (12,105 km) at ₹8,716 crore; 14,087 roads are covered in the total approval.
Consider the following statements about Bihar's Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme: 1. It is implemented by the Rural Works Department. 2. Administrative approval of ₹21,733 crore has been given for strengthening 14,087 rural roads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PTI and the Times of India.
The total length of rural roads covered in the first phase of Bihar's RRSMP is:
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Correct answer: B — 12,105 km
The first phase covers 12,105 km across 6,938 roads; 24,482 km is the length under the total approval.
Goa sought special assistance for a 24x7 'Drink from Tap' water supply project under which scheme during the review on 12 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — AMRUT 2.0
The Chief Minister sought special assistance for the 24x7 Drink from Tap project under AMRUT 2.0.
The approximate project cost of Goa's proposed 24x7 Drink from Tap (DfT) water supply project was:
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Correct answer: B — ₹652.61 crore
The project cost is about ₹652.61 crore; ₹326.30 crore was the minimum special financial assistance sought.
As noted by the Union Power Minister on 12 May 2025, Goa's AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses stood at:
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Correct answer: A — 9.32%
Goa reduced its AT&C losses to 9.32%, significantly below the national average.
Consider the following statements about the Goa power sector review (12 May 2025): 1. Around 80% of Goa's electricity is procured from outside the state. 2. The Union Minister suggested Goa explore a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Power release.
On 12 May 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation lifted the temporary closure for civil aircraft operations at how many airports?
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Correct answer: D — 32
The temporary closure of 32 airports, earlier in force till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025, was lifted with immediate effect.
As per the release of 10 May 2025, how many airports were temporarily closed to civil flight operations under the NOTAMs?
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Correct answer: A — 32
32 airports across northern and western India were closed for civil flights from 9 to 14 May 2025; 25 was the number of ATS route segments.
Consider the following statements: 1. AAI extended the temporary closure of 25 ATS route segments within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions. 2. The route segments were to remain unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025, which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation release.
NOTAM G0555/25 on the closure of ATS route segments replaced which earlier NOTAM?
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Correct answer: D — G0525/25
As per NOTAM G0555/25 (which replaces G0525/25), the 25 route segments remained unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025.
How many households were covered in the first phase of piped natural gas supply in Guwahati inaugurated on 10 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 101
The first phase covered 101 households in the Geetanagar locality; 23 is the approximate number of CNG stations in Assam.
Consider the following statements: 1. Purba Bharati Gas Pvt Ltd is a joint venture of Assam Gas Company Ltd, Oil India Ltd and GAIL Gas Ltd. 2. Barak Valley's first CNG station was inaugurated at Silchar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
About how many CNG stations were operational in Assam at the time of the 10 May 2025 launch?
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Correct answer: A — 23
The Chief Minister said Assam has about 23 CNG stations and more need to be set up.
Preliminary work for piped gas was launched on 10 May 2025 in which areas adjoining Guwahati?
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Correct answer: B — Hajo, Sualkuchi, Rangia and Baihata Chariali
Preliminary work was launched in Hajo, Sualkuchi, Rangia and Baihata Chariali, areas adjoining Guwahati in Kamrup district.
What is the total outlay of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal Gasification launched in January 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹8,500 crore
The scheme, launched on 24 January 2024, has a total outlay of ₹8,500 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme: 1. It aims to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030. 2. It was launched on 24 January 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The scheme was launched on 24 January 2024.
Which agency will continue as the special purpose vehicle for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) in Kochi?
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Correct answer: D — Kochi Metro Rail Limited
KMRL continues as the SPV; the Kerala Water Authority implements the sewerage components, and KIIFB and the NRCD provide funding.
What revised estimate did the Kerala cabinet approve on 7 May 2025 for the Kochi canals project (IURWTS)?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,716.10 crore
The cabinet approved ₹3,716.10 crore. ₹1,325 crore was the 2018 estimate and ₹1,528 crore the February 2021 revision.
Under the Revised SHAKTI policy approved on 7 May 2025, the existing eight paras for coal allocation have been mapped into how many windows?
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Correct answer: C — Two
The eight paras were mapped to two windows: Window-I (notified price) and Window-II (premium above notified price).
Consider the following statements about Window-II of the Revised SHAKTI policy: 1. Power producers can secure coal for a period of more than 12 months up to 25 years by paying a premium above the notified price. 2. A power purchase agreement is mandatory for selling electricity generated from Window-II coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The requirement of a PPA has been done away with for electricity generated from Window-II coal.
In which year was the original SHAKTI policy for coal allocation introduced?
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Correct answer: D — 2017
The Ministry of Coal noted that SHAKTI was introduced in 2017, shifting coal allocation from nomination to auction/tariff-based bidding.
Under the IWAI–Rhenus Logistics MoU of 6 May 2025, how many barges/cargo vessels are to be deployed in a phased manner on national waterways?
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Correct answer: B — 100
100 barges are to be deployed in phases; about 20 barges and 6 pushers in the first phase. 70 is the number of countries Rhenus operates in.
Consider the following statements about the IWAI–Rhenus Logistics MoU: 1. Rhenus Logistics is a Germany-based logistics provider. 2. The first phase covers NW-1, NW-2 and NW-16. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways releases.
What annual cargo movement does the first phase of the IWAI–Rhenus MoU target by the end of 2025?
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Correct answer: A — More than one million tonnes
The first phase targets movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025.
On 5 May 2025, in-principle approval was granted for greenfield airports at Kota (Rajasthan) and:
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Correct answer: B — Puri
The approval was for greenfield airports at Kota in Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the greenfield airports approved on 5 May 2025: 1. Puri, one of the two sites, is in Andhra Pradesh. 2. The Kota airport is expected to serve the Hadoti region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Puri is in Odisha.
How many e-Nodes were selected in May 2025 under ANRF's MAHA-EV mission?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
Seven e-Nodes were selected out of 227 proposals.
Consider the following statements about the MAHA-EV mission: 1. Its call for proposals focused on three technological verticals, including EV Charging Infrastructure. 2. Selected e-Nodes will work in consortia mode with mandatory industry participation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the ANRF announcement of 5 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about the hydrogen catalyst reported by JNCASR in May 2025: 1. It was developed by a team led by Prof. Tapas K. Maji. 2. It is a platinum-based catalyst. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The catalyst is a metal-free covalent organic framework (COF).
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
JNCASR is in Bengaluru and is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology.
Where did MoS Satish Chandra Dubey review the performance of CMPDI on 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ranchi
The review meeting was held at Ranchi.