Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Indian Railways renewed its MoU with Switzerland's DETEC on 29 October 2024. When was the original MoU signed?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 31 August 2017
PIB (Railways), 29 Oct 2024: the original MoU, signed on August 31, 2017, was valid for five years.
What was the value of the projects the PM launched in Amreli, Gujarat, on 28 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Over ₹4,900 crore
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat.
Which water body did the PM inaugurate in Amreli on 28 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Bharat Mata Sarovar
PIB (PMO), 28 Oct 2024: the PM mentioned inaugurating Bharat Mata Sarovar in Amreli earlier that day.
Where is Northeast India's first ship repair facility, reviewed by Sarbananda Sonowal on 28 October 2024, being built?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Pandu Port Complex
PIB (MoPSW), 28 Oct 2024: Sonowal reviewed the Northeast's first ship repair facility at the Pandu Multi Modal Terminal / Pandu Port Complex.
The Pandu projects reviewed on 28 October 2024 are along which National Waterway?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — NW-2 (Brahmaputra)
PIB (MoPSW), 28 Oct 2024: projects are being developed along the river Brahmaputra (National Waterway 2).
What was the cost of the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole inaugurated on 27 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — ₹487 crore
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built at a cost of Rs 487 crore by the LPAI.
Which body built the new Passenger Terminal Building at Petrapole?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Land Port Authority of India
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI).
According to the Home Minister at Petrapole on 27 October 2024, how many land ports are currently operating in India?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 12
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: currently 12 land ports are being operated in India, with plans to establish 23 more.
Consider the following about the Petrapole inauguration of 27 October 2024: 1. A Maitri Dwar was inaugurated along with the Passenger Terminal Building. 2. The facilities were built by the National Highways Authority of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar were inaugurated; they were built by the Land Port Authority of India, not NHAI.
Which city won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at Urban Mobility India 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Bhubaneswar wins the 'City with the Best Public Transport System' at the 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024.
Which city won 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System' at UMI 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Srinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Srinagar wins 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition (2025)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Gurugram
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: Manohar Lal announced Gurugram, Haryana, as the venue of the 18th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025.
Where was the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2024 held?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB (MoHUA), 27 Oct 2024: the three-day 17th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2024 was held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Under the Quality Control Order cited in the Department of Consumer Affairs' helmet drive (26 October 2024), all helmets must comply with which BIS standard?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the QCO mandates that all helmets comply with the BIS standard IS 4151: 2015.
From which date has the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways enforced the Quality Control Order for helmets, as stated in the release of 26 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 June 2021
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: MoRTH has enforced the Quality Control Order (QCO) as of June 1, 2021, mandating that all helmets comply with IS 4151: 2015.
Where are NTPC and the Indian Army setting up a solar hydrogen-based microgrid, whose foundation stone was laid on 25 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Chushul, Ladakh
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh.
How much round-the-clock power will the NTPC-Indian Army solar-hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh supply (PIB, 25 October 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 200 kW
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the microgrid uses hydrogen as an energy storage medium to supply 200kW of power round-the-clock throughout the year.
What is the total estimated cost of the two railway projects approved by the CCEA on 24 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — About ₹6,798 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: CCEA approved two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).
The new railway line approved on 24 October 2024 to provide direct connectivity to Amaravati runs between:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Errupalem and Namburu
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms.
Consider the following about the railway projects approved on 24 October 2024: 1. Together they cover 8 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. 2. The doubling project in north Bihar covers 157 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the two projects cover 8 districts in 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar (1 is correct). The Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur doubling covers 256 km, not 157 km (2 is wrong).
Which two Aspirational Districts will be served by the north Bihar doubling project approved on 24 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur).
On 24 October 2024, NLC India Ltd signed agreements to form two power joint ventures with which state entity?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: NLC India Ltd entered into Joint Venture Agreements for formation of two JVs with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL).
What equity stake will NLCIL hold in each of the two joint ventures with RRVUNL announced on 24 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 74%
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: in both the Joint Ventures, NLCIL will hold a 74% equity stake, while RRVUNL will hold 26%.
What is the name of Mormugao Port's scheme, launched in October 2023, that offers port-charge discounts based on ships' Environmental Ship Index scores?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Harit Shrey
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the port's incentive program, 'Harit Shrey', launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ESI scores.
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal on which Mormugao Port was listed as an incentive provider (PIB, 24 October 2024) is acknowledged by:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — International Association of Ports and Harbours
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Mormugao Port Authority was listed as an incentive provider on the ESI portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
The final mine closure certificates announced by the Ministry of Coal on 22 October 2024 were for mines located in which district?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Betul, Madhya Pradesh
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Pathakhera Mine No-I UG, Pathakhera Mine No-II UG and Satpura II UG Mine are all in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.
The three mines that received final mine closure certificates (announced 22 October 2024) belong to which coal company?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Western Coalfields Limited
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the certificates were issued for the Pathakhera Area of M/s WCL (Western Coalfields Limited).
As per MoRTH (22 October 2024), how many National Highway projects, and of what total length, has the Ministry approved in Manipur?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 50 projects, 1,026 km
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the Ministry has approved 50 NH projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur; 44 projects of 902 km lie in the hills.
The first priority section of India's first RRTS (Namo Bharat), inaugurated on 20 October 2023, ran between:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Sahibabad and Duhai Depot
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the first 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot was inaugurated by the PM on 20 October 2023.
Which organisation celebrated 'Namo Bharat Diwas' on 21 October 2024 to mark one year of Namo Bharat train operations?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — National Capital Region Transport Corporation
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organised the event marking the first anniversary.
The Department of Posts' drone mail proof of concept started on 21 October 2024 connected which two post offices?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Chowkham PO (Namsai) and Wakro BO (Lohit), Arunachal Pradesh
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the PoC started on 21 October 2024 between Chowkham PO and Wakro BO, in Namsai and Lohit districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
With which company did the Department of Posts tie up for the drone mail proof of concept in Arunachal Pradesh (October 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Skye Air Mobility Private Limited
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Department of Posts has entered into a tie up with SKYE AIR Mobility Private Limited for carrying out the POC.
When bids were opened on 21 October 2024 for the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, how many bids were received and for how many mines?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 43 bids for 16 of the 61 mines offered
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: a total of 43 bids were received against 16 coal mines out of 61 coal mines offered in the 10th round.
The 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions (bids opened 21 October 2024) was launched on:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 21 June 2024
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: 'This round was launched on June 21, 2024 and bid submission date was extended twice.'
On 20 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for runway expansion and a new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, worth about:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹2,870 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: runway expansion, new terminal building and allied works of LBS International Airport, Varanasi worth around ₹2,870 crore. (₹6,100 crore is the total of all airport projects.)
On 20 October 2024, the PM laid foundation stones for New Civil Enclaves at three airports. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Rewa
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: New Civil Enclaves at Agra, Darbhanga and Bagdogra airports. Rewa's new terminal building was inaugurated, not a civil enclave.
Consider the following about the PM's Varanasi programme of 20 October 2024: 1. New terminal buildings of Rewa, Maa Mahamaya (Ambikapur) and Sarsawa airports worth over ₹220 crore were inaugurated. 2. Phases 2 and 3 of the Varanasi Sports Complex redevelopment were inaugurated under the Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the PIB release of 20 Oct 2024.
After the new terminals inaugurated on 20 October 2024, the combined annual passenger handling capacity of Rewa, Ambikapur and Sarsawa airports rose to more than:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2.3 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the combined passenger handling capacity of these airports increases to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually.
The first RCS-UDAN flight, inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connected:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Shimla to Delhi
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the first RCS-UDAN flight was inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connecting Shimla to Delhi.
Ambikapur airport, inaugurated under RCS-UDAN on 20 October 2024, is in which State?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the three airports are Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
As per PIB (20 October 2024), RCS-UDAN has so far facilitated travel of more than how many passengers?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 144 lakh
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: so far RCS-UDAN has facilitated travel of more than 144 lakh passengers.
At the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival (20 October 2024), Sarbananda Sonowal announced two new lighthouses on Odisha's coast at:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Chaumuck and Dhamra
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: two new lighthouses, one at Chaumuck at Narayanpur in Balasore district and another at Dhamra in Bhadrak district.
The 'New Kalwan Lighthouse' dedicated to the nation on 20 October 2024 is located in:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Jamnagar, Gujarat
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: Sonowal dedicated the 'New Kalwan Lighthouse' in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to the nation.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal (20 October 2024), lighthouse tourism in India has grown by how much since 2014?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — More than 400%
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 'Lighthouse Tourism soared by more than 400% since 2014.'
In the draft JV agreement signed on 19 October 2024 between MOIL and MP State Mining Corporation, what is the shareholding pattern?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — MOIL 51% : MPSMCL 49%
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the JV company will have a shareholding of 51% of MOIL and 49% of MPSMCL.
At which event was the MOIL-MPSMCL draft JV agreement for manganese mining signed on 19 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — MP Mining Conclave'24, Bhopal
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MOIL entered into a draft JV agreement with MPSMCL at MP Mining Conclave'24 in Bhopal.
Where was the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024, on day one of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival (19 October 2024), held?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Puri, Odisha
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: MoPSW hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 today in Puri.
Which ministry hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) hosted the conclave.
How many pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production were sanctioned under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, as announced on 18 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Three
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects for use of hydrogen in steel production.
Among the green hydrogen steel pilot projects sanctioned in October 2024, which has the largest plant capacity (3,200 TPD)?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Steel Authority of India Ltd (Ranchi)
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: SAIL (Ranchi) 3,200 TPD; Matrix Gas and Renewables 50 TPD; Simplex Castings 40 TPD.
Which ministry sanctioned the green hydrogen pilot projects in the steel sector (October 2024)?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned total three pilot projects in the steel sector.
Which hydroelectric project was specifically discussed when Bhutan's Energy Minister met Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 18 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: both sides discussed enhancing collaboration to further boost energy production from the Puna-1 HEP project.
Who is Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources who met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on 18 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Lyonpo Gem Tshering
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, H.E. Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Manohar Lal in New Delhi.
The 'Aviation Park' showcasing India's aviation heritage, unveiled on 18 October 2024, is located:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Within the premises of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: the Ministry of Civil Aviation unveiled the Aviation Park within the premises of the Ministry.
With effect from 1 November 2024, the Advance Reservation Period for Indian Railways train tickets is:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 60 days
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Indian Railways has cut down Advance Reservation Period from current 120 days to 60 days w.e.f. 01.11.2024, excluding the date of the journey.
The Advance Reservation Period of Indian Railways had last been raised from 60 days to 120 days with effect from:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 January 2015
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: the advance reservation period was last revised to 120 days from 60 days with effect from 1/1/2015.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' ARP change announced on 17 October 2024: 1. The limit for foreign tourists remains unchanged. 2. Taj Express and Gomti Express will continue with their lower time limits for advance reservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB: the limit for foreign tourists remains unchanged, and Taj Express and Gomti Express will continue to follow the lower time limits for advance reservations.
The 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass approved on 17 October 2024 is how long?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 28.9 km
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: approved ₹1,255.59 crore for the construction of a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass.
The Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024 includes a new rail-cum-road bridge across which river?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Ganga
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: Cabinet approves construction of Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking including a new Rail-cum-Road Bridge across Ganga River.
What is the estimated cost of the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project approved on 16 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹2,642 crore
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the total estimated cost of the project is Rs 2,642 crore (approx.).
Within how many years is the Varanasi-Pt. DDU multitracking project (approved 16 October 2024) to be completed?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Four years
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the project will be completed in Four years.
The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (November 2024) is held under India's presidency and the co-presidency of:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — France
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: under the presidency of the Republic of India and co-presidency of the Republic of France, the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam.
Where is the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly (3-6 November 2024) to be held?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB, 16 Oct 2024: the seventh session of the ISA Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 03 November to 06 November 2024.
The district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan launched on 15 October 2024 covers how many aspirational districts?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 27
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launched the district version of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts.
Along with the District Master Plan on 15 October 2024, Piyush Goyal also launched guidelines for preparing:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — City Logistics Plans for Indian cities
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Shri Piyush Goyal launches 'Guidelines for Preparing City Logistics Plans for Indian Cities' to help cities tailor logistics planning.
The National Electricity Plan (Transmission) launched on 14 October 2024 was prepared by:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB (14 Oct 2024): CEA prepared the detailed National Electricity Plan (Transmission) in consultation with stakeholders.
As per the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), the investment opportunity in the transmission sector till 2032 is over:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — ₹9,15,000 crore
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan provides visibility of an investment opportunity of over INR 9,15,000 Crores in the transmission sector till 2032.
Consider the following statements about the National Electricity Plan (Transmission): 1. It considers 47 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems and 31 GW of Pumped Storage Plants. 2. Inter-regional transmission capacity is planned to reach 168 GW by 2032. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per PIB (14 Oct 2024): the plan considers 47 GW BESS and 31 GW PSP; inter-regional capacity to increase to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 from 119 GW.
Thane Creek Bridge 3, whose north channel was inaugurated on 13 October 2024, is on which highway?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Sion-Panvel Highway
Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): CM Shinde inaugurated the north channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 on the Sion-Panvel Highway.
The seven creek bridges whose foundation stone was laid on 13 October 2024 are on the coastal highway between:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Rewas (Raigad) and Redi (Sindhudurg)
Free Press Journal (13 Oct 2024): seven creek bridges on the coastal road between Rewas in Raigad district and Redi in Sindhudurg district; Hindustan Times also names the Rewas-Redi Coastal Highway.
Which agency is executing the Thane Creek Bridge 3 and the Rewas-Redi creek bridge projects?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
Hindustan Times (13 Oct 2024): all these projects are planned and executed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC); FPJ also cites MSRDC.