Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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On completion of three years of PM GatiShakti (13 October 2024), the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra at:
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of 3 years of GatiShakti.
How many years of PM GatiShakti were completed on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Three
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Prime Minister visited the Anubhuti Kendra on completion of 3 years of PM GatiShakti.
While hailing three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the Prime Minister shared posts by MyGov and which Union Minister?
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Correct answer: D — Piyush Goyal
PIB (13 Oct 2024): sharing on X a post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and a thread by MyGov.
In the context of the rooftop solar plant inaugurated in Hyderabad on 12 October 2024, what does GSITI stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Geological Survey of India Training Institute
PIB (12 Oct 2024): G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Rooftop Solar Power Plant at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) in Hyderabad.
According to the CEA, what was India's total renewable energy capacity as of 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 201.45 GW
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): as per the Central Electricity Authority, total renewable energy capacity stands at 201.45 GW, crossing 200 GW as of October 10, 2024.
What share of India's total installed electricity capacity did renewable energy account for when it crossed 200 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 46.3 percent
MNRE/PIB (14 Oct 2024): renewable energy now constitutes 46.3% of total capacity of 452.69 GW.
Which source contributed the most to India's renewable energy capacity of 201.45 GW in October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Solar
MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): solar power leads with 90.76 GW, followed by wind with 47.36 GW and large hydro with 46.92 GW.
Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024: 1. Wind capacity (47.36 GW) exceeded large hydro capacity (46.92 GW). 2. India's total installed electricity generation capacity was 452.69 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. MNRE/PIB backgrounder (14 Oct 2024): wind 47.36 GW, large hydro 46.92 GW; total generation capacity 452.69 GW.
The Vrindavan Bypass evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti on 10 October 2024 will connect NH-44 to which expressway?
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Correct answer: A — Yamuna Expressway
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a 16.75 km greenfield Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh will connect NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway.
The new integrated terminal building evaluated at the 81st NPG meeting (10 October 2024) is for which airport?
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Correct answer: B — Srinagar Airport
PIB (11 Oct 2024): a brownfield project for a new integrated terminal building of 71,500 sq m at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir.
A study released on 10 October 2024 found significant shale gas potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield. In which state is it?
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Correct answer: D — Jharkhand
PIB/DST (10 Oct 2024): the study indicated significant hydrocarbon generation potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.
Sahibganj, which became the first Jharkhand halt of the Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express on 10 October 2024, got a new daily intercity train to which station?
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Correct answer: B — Howrah
PIB (10 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the daily Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express, and Sahibganj became the first halt in Jharkhand for the Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani.
At which airport was an Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) for import of pet dogs and cats inaugurated on 10 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cochin International Airport
PIB (10 Oct 2024): MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established AQCS at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala, to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex approved by the Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 is being developed at:
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Correct answer: C — Lothal
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.
Which Union Ministry is setting up the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) is setting up a world class NMHC at Lothal.
About how many jobs are expected to be created in the development of the NMHC project at Lothal?
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Correct answer: D — 22,000
PIB (9 Oct 2024): around 22,000 jobs are expected, with 15,000 direct and 7,000 indirect employment.
Consider the following statements about the NMHC at Lothal: 1. Phase 1A is to be developed through land subleasing/PPP. 2. The Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): Phases 1A and 1B are to be developed in EPC mode and Phase 2 through land subleasing/PPP; the Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by DGLL.
The Union Cabinet on 9 October 2024 approved roads in border areas of which two states?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan and Punjab
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved construction of 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab.
What is the investment for the 2,280 km of border-area roads approved by the Cabinet on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,406 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the roads will be built at an investment of Rs 4,406 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 9 October 2024 on border roads: 1. It covers construction of 2,280 km of roads. 2. It covers border areas of Gujarat as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. PIB (9 Oct 2024): 2,280 km roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab; Gujarat is not included.
How many Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra did PM Modi inaugurate on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 10
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra.
On 9 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a new integrated terminal building at which airport in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: C — Shirdi
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for a New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport.
What was the total value of the Maharashtra projects for which PM Modi laid foundation stones on 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹7,600 crore
PIB (9 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore.
How much has been earmarked for the 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, whose guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): guidelines were notified on 8 October 2024 and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the Innovative Projects component.
Which body is the Scheme Implementation Agency for the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar?
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Correct answer: C — National Institute of Solar Energy
MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will serve as the Scheme Implementation Agency.
Consider the following statements about the Innovative Projects component of PM-Surya Ghar: 1. Selected projects get assistance of up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is higher. 2. The parent scheme was approved on 29 February 2024 with an outlay of ₹50,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. MNRE via PIB (11 Oct 2024): assistance is up to 60% of project cost or ₹30 crore, whichever is lower; the scheme approved on 29 February 2024 has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore.
The 'Humsafar Policy' launched on 8 October 2024 relates to:
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Correct answer: C — Wayside amenities along National Highways
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Nitin Gadkari unveiled the Humsafar Policy for onboarding service providers for wayside amenities along National Highways.
Through which NHAI app will service providers under the Humsafar Policy gain online visibility?
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Correct answer: A — Rajmarg Yatra
PIB (8 Oct 2024): service providers will gain enhanced online visibility via NHAI's 'Rajmarg Yatra' app.
Where will SAI develop the National Centre of Sports Excellence under its MoU with the Maharashtra Government announced on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Kandivali, Mumbai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to develop a National Centre of Sports Excellence at Kandivali, Mumbai.
On what terms has the 37-acre Kandivali land been leased to the Sports Authority of India?
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Correct answer: B — 30 years at Re 1 per annum
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the 37-acre land parcel has been leased for 30 years at the rate of Re. 1 per annum to SAI.
SAI's regional administrative centre at Kandivali will have jurisdiction over:
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
PIB (6 Oct 2024): SAI plans to operate its National Centre of Excellence and regional administrative centre with jurisdiction across Maharashtra, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
The hackathon organised by CMPDI, Ranchi, whose winners were felicitated in October 2024, was on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Coal Gasification
PIB (6 Oct 2024): MoS Satish Chandra Dubey felicitated the winners of the Hackathon on 'Coal Gasification' organised by CMPDI, during his visit to CMPDI, Ranchi.
Projects worth over how much were inaugurated and had foundation stones laid by PM Modi in Thane on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 32,800 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane, Maharashtra.
What is the approximate cost of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 12,200 crore
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project to be constructed at a cost of around Rs 12,200 crore.
The Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Chheda Nagar and Anand Nagar, Thane
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension from Chheda Nagar to Anand Nagar, Thane, worth around Rs 3,310 crore.
In the NAINA project, whose Phase-1 foundation stone was laid on 5 October 2024, NAINA stands for:
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Correct answer: A — Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM laid the foundation stone of Phase-1 of the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) project worth around Rs 2,550 crore.
Which section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 did PM Modi inaugurate on 5 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Aarey JVLR to BKC
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the PM congratulated the people of Mumbai on the inauguration of the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase-1.
How many stations does the Aarey JVLR-BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, inaugurated on 5 October 2024, have?
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Correct answer: B — 10, of which 9 are underground
PIB (5 Oct 2024): the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line-3 will have 10 stations, of which 9 will be underground.
Surda Mine, whose operations resumed on 5 October 2024, is operated by Hindustan Copper Limited for mining which metal?
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Correct answer: C — Copper
PIB (5 Oct 2024): resumption of HCL's Surda Mine operation is a significant step towards making the nation self-reliant in copper.
HCL plans to raise the mining capacity of Surda Mine from 0.4 mtpa to what level in the next seven years?
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Correct answer: A — 0.9 mtpa
PIB (5 Oct 2024): HCL has plans to enhance the mining capacity of Surda mine from the current level of 0.4 mtpa to 0.9 mtpa in the next seven years.
What was the size of the foreign currency term loan announced by Power Finance Corporation on 4 October 2024, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.265 billion
PIB (4 Oct 2024): PFC closed the largest-ever foreign currency term loan from an Indian PSU amounting to USD 1.265 billion.
PFC's USD 1.265 billion term loan of October 2024 is denominated in which currencies?
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Correct answer: C — USD, EUR and JPY
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the floating rate loan is denominated in G3 currencies - USD, EUR and JPY - with a 5-year tenor.
Where was the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force held on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik
PIB (4 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the RPF as chief guest at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik.
What grant did Ashwini Vaishnaw announce at the RPF Raising Day on 4 October 2024 for upgrading RPF Zonal Training Centres?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 35 crore
PIB (4 Oct 2024): the Minister announced a grant of Rs 35 crore for the upgradation and modernisation of RPF Zonal Training Centres, with a focus on women personnel.
Since which year have the Department of Posts and Amazon been working together, as noted when they signed an MoU on 4 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 2013
PIB (4 Oct 2024): Amazon and the Department of Posts have been working together since 2013, utilizing DoP's network for parcel transmission.
What is the length of new lines under Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 118.9 km
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Phase II will comprise 128 stations with new lines of 118.9 km, enabling a total Metro Rail network of 173 km in Chennai.
What is the completion cost of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 63,246 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the project completion cost is Rs 63,246 crore and it is planned to be completed by 2027.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three corridors of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Washermanpet to Airport
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the three corridors are (i) Madhavaram to SIPCOT, (ii) Light House to Poonamallee Bypass and (iii) Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. Washermanpet to Airport is not among them.
Consider the following about Chennai Metro Rail Phase II approved on 3 October 2024: 1. It will comprise 128 stations. 2. It is planned to be completed by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Phase II will comprise 128 stations. Statement 2 is incorrect: PIB says the project is planned to be completed by 2027.
The International Energy Efficiency Hub, which India decided to join on 3 October 2024, was established in 2020 as the successor to:
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Correct answer: D — International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC)
PIB (3 Oct 2024): established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), in which India was a member.
By signing which document did the Cabinet approve India joining the International Energy Efficiency Hub on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Letter of Intent
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent.
At what cost was the new Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 3 October 2024, built?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 140 crore
PIB (3 Oct 2024): Amit Shah inaugurated a newly constructed Police Commissioner's Office in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of Rs 140 crore. Rs 919 crore was the value of the separate AMC and other projects.
NICDC's Logistics Data Bank reached which container-tracking milestone, as announced on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 75 million
PIB (3 Oct 2024): NICDC's Logistics Data Bank achieves milestone of tracking 75 Million containers.
The Productivity Linked Bonus approved for railway employees by the Cabinet on 3 October 2024 is for how many days?
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Correct answer: B — 78 days
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the Cabinet approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs 2,028.57 crore to 11,72,240 railway employees.
For which period did the Cabinet approve the modified Productivity Linked Reward scheme for major ports on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2020-21 to 2025-26
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the modified PLR scheme is applicable from 2020-21 to 2025-26 and will benefit about 20,704 employees.