Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Under the Department of Posts' Jan Sewa Connect initiative, the Proof of Concept for future-ready post offices is being implemented across how many post offices?
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Correct answer: C — 40 post offices in 17 states
The Proof of Concept is being implemented across 40 post offices in 17 states; Andheri RS was the first in Maharashtra and second in India to be inaugurated.
In partnership with which institution was the Andheri RS Post Office in Mumbai renovated under Jan Sewa Connect?
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Correct answer: D — School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
The renovation was undertaken in partnership with the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.
How many auctioned mineral blocks had been operationalised since the auction regime began, as announced by the Ministry of Mines in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 101
101 auctioned mineral blocks have been operationalised; 212 is the number auctioned in FY 2025–26 alone.
Which state leads in the number of operationalised auctioned mineral blocks, as per the Ministry of Mines in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha
Odisha leads with 34 operationalised blocks, followed by Karnataka (18) and Gujarat (11).
Consider the following statements about India's mineral block auctions: 1. The auction regime for mineral blocks was introduced in 2015. 2. FY 2025–26 recorded the highest-ever number of mineral blocks auctioned in a single financial year, at 212. 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 Mines: the auction regime began in 2015, and 212 blocks were auctioned in FY 2025–26, a record.
By about how much has women's participation in India's maritime sector increased since 2020, as stated at the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 340%
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said women's participation in the maritime sector has risen by about 340% since 2020.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), whose Phase 1 is targeted for July 2026, is being built at:
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Correct answer: A — Lothal, Gujarat
The NMHC is under construction at Lothal, Gujarat.
With how many countries has India signed MoUs for collaboration on the National Maritime Heritage Complex, as of May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 10
India has signed 10 MoUs with as many countries, and 4 more (Italy, France, Myanmar, Cambodia) are likely to sign.
India Post's 100th N-Gen Post Office, inaugurated in May 2026, is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
The 100th N-Gen Post Office was inaugurated at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.
India Post's N-Gen Post Office initiative began with the revamp of which post office?
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Correct answer: B — IIT Hauz Khas post office, Delhi
The Minister said the initiative began about six months earlier with the revamp of the IIT Hauz Khas post office in Delhi.
Which two entities will jointly implement the Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar approved in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited
The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with a combined investment of ₹1,570 crore.
The Vadinar Ship Repair Facility will enable repair in India of vessels up to what length?
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Correct answer: C — 300 m
India currently lacks adequate capacity for vessels exceeding 230 m; Vadinar will enable repair of vessels up to 300 m.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in May 2026 will add about how many kilometres to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: D — 901 km
The three projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 km.
Which of the following is one of the three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nagda–Mathura 3rd and 4th line
The approved projects are the 3rd and 4th lines on Nagda–Mathura, Guntakal–Wadi and Burhwal–Sitapur.
Where did the Border Roads Organisation's Project Deepak celebrate its 66th Raising Day on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
Project Deepak celebrated its 66th Raising Day at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about BRO's Project Deepak: 1. It was raised in 1971. 2. It built the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of the Manali-Leh axis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: Project Deepak was raised in 1961, not 1971, and built the Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of the Manali-Leh axis.
On 4 May 2026, Nitin Gadkari reviewed nine State BOT National Highway projects in Maharashtra covering a total length of about:
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Correct answer: B — 527 km
The nine State BOT projects reviewed cover a total of 527 km of National Highway stretches in Maharashtra.
The Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor, whose first phase's foundation stone was laid on 3 May 2026, is expected to generate employment for about how many people?
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Correct answer: D — 6 lakh
The corridor is expected to create employment for 6 lakh people.
Consider the following statements about the Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor: 1. Its first-phase foundation stone was laid at Nainod village, Indore, on 3 May 2026. 2. It is planned over about 1,316 hectares. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the foundation was laid at Nainod village, and the corridor is planned over about 1,316 hectares with a 75-metre-wide main road.
Where did the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hold its 'Run for Sun' on International Sun Day, 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
The 'Run for Sun', with 2 km and 5 km races, was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
How many rooftop solar installations were completed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in April 2026, the highest in a single month?
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Correct answer: B — 2.7 lakh
A record 2.7 lakh rooftop solar installations were completed in April 2026, taking the total under the scheme to 30 lakh.
Consider the following statements: 1. India's cumulative solar capacity was 150 GW as of 31 March 2026, up from 2.82 GW in 2014. 2. India is ranked second globally in installed renewable energy capacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: solar capacity rose from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 150 GW by 31 March 2026, but India ranks third, not second, in installed renewable energy capacity.
The Kolkata Metro power-system upgrade sanctioned in May 2026 will allow trains on the North–South Corridor to run at what headway?
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Correct answer: B — 2.5 minutes
The ₹671.72-crore upgrade will enable a 2.5-minute headway, up from the 5-minute frequency the 1980s system was designed for.
Bridge No. 520, sanctioned for reconstruction in May 2026, spans which river and lies in which railway division?
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Correct answer: C — Damodar; Adra Division
Bridge No. 520 is the Damodar Bridge between Madhukunda and Damodar in Adra Division of South Eastern Railway.
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in May 2026 at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: A — Chorayasi Toll Plaza, NH-48, Gujarat
MLFF was launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
Which combination of technologies does the MLFF tolling system launched in Gujarat in May 2026 use?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag
MLFF uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) along with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
Under the MLFF system, a user issued an Electronic Notice for non-payment must pay the normal fee within what period to avoid being charged twice the normal rate?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
The normal user fee must be paid within 72 hours of the E-Notice; after that, twice the normal rate is charged.
The Vande Bharat Express extended up to Jammu Tawi on 30 April 2026, directly linking Jammu and Kashmir by passenger train, originally ran between Srinagar and which station?
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Correct answer: B — Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
The Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express was extended up to Jammu Tawi.
Consider the following statements about the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat service launched on 30 April 2026: 1. The train was expanded from 8 to 20 coaches. 2. The Jammu–Srinagar rail link was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 June 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Railway Minister said popularity since the PM's inauguration of the rail link on 6 June last year (2025) led to expansion from 8 to 20 coaches.
According to the Railway Minister on 30 April 2026, by how much have inward rail cement supplies reduced cement prices in the Kashmir Valley?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50 per bag
The Railway Minister said inward cement supplies by rail have reduced prices in the Kashmir Valley by ₹50 per bag.
The 594-km Ganga Expressway inaugurated on 29 April 2026 connects which two cities of Uttar Pradesh?
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Correct answer: B — Meerut and Prayagraj
The Ganga Expressway runs from Meerut to Prayagraj through 12 districts.
Where did the Prime Minister lay the foundation stone of the Ganga Expressway in December 2021?
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Correct answer: D — Shahjahanpur
In his inauguration speech, the PM said he had come to Shahjahanpur in December 2021 to lay the foundation stone; the inauguration took place at Hardoi.
Consider the following statements about the Ganga Expressway: 1. The expressway passes through 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh. 2. The Prime Minister said the expressway will be extended beyond Meerut to Haridwar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the expressway passes through 12 districts, and the PM said it will soon extend beyond Meerut to Haridwar.
The coal gasification plant awarded on 29 April 2026 under Category III of Round II of the incentive scheme will be set up in which district and produce which chemical?
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Correct answer: C — Gadchiroli, acetic acid
The LoA was for a small-scale coal-to-acetic acid plant in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, with a capacity of 75,900 TPA.
Under Category III of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, what is the maximum financial assistance per project?
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Correct answer: A — ₹100 crore or 15% of capex, whichever is lower
Category III supports demonstration and small-scale product-based plants with up to ₹100 crore per project or 15% of capex, whichever is lower.
How many vessels does India plan to add in FY 2026–27 under the roadmap announced by Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 29 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 62
Sonowal said India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY 2026–27, backed by ₹51,383 crore, creating 2.85 million GT of capacity.
Consider the following statements about India's FY 2026–27 shipping capacity plan announced on 29 April 2026: 1. The plan is backed by an investment of ₹51,383 crore. 2. It aims to add 2.85 million gross tonnage of capacity. 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 release.
As announced on 28 April 2026, from which date will the South Coastal Railway zone come into effect?
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Correct answer: C — 1 June 2026
The Railway Minister said the gazette notification will be issued with 1 June 2026 as the effective date.
Which state was announced on 28 April 2026 to have achieved 100% electrification of its railway network, along with the creation of the South Coastal Railway zone?
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Correct answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in Visakhapatnam that Andhra Pradesh has achieved 100% electrification of its railway network.
According to the Railway Minister, what is Andhra Pradesh's railway budget allocation, described as a record?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10,134 crore
Andhra Pradesh received a record ₹10,134 crore, compared with ₹886 crore earlier for combined AP and Telangana; ₹1,06,000 crore is the value of projects underway.
Which two Amrit Bharat Express trains did the Prime Minister flag off from Varanasi on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Banaras–Hadapsar (Pune) and Ayodhya–Mumbai (LTT)
The PM flagged off the daily Banaras–Hadapsar (Pune) and weekly Ayodhya–Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Amrit Bharat Express trains, two of which were flagged off on 28 April 2026, are best described as:
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Correct answer: C — Fully non-AC trains with General and Sleeper coaches
Amrit Bharat trains are fully non-AC services with General and Sleeper class coaches, designed for low- and middle-income families.
What was the 'first' about the four coal mine agreements signed by the Ministry of Coal on 28 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — First commercial coal mines with embedded Underground Coal Gasification provisions
They are the first tranche of commercial coal mines in India with embedded provisions for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG).
Consider the following statements about the coal mine agreements with UCG provisions signed on 28 April 2026: 1. The mines were allotted under the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions. 2. All four mines are located in Jharkhand. 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 mines are in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
From 28 April 2026, the Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express runs permanently with how many coaches?
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Correct answer: B — 20
The train was augmented from 16 to 20 coaches permanently from journeys commencing 28 April 2026.
Of the 162 Vande Bharat services operational as of April 2026, the largest number run with which formation?
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Correct answer: C — 8 coaches
90 services run with 8 coaches, 38 with 20 coaches and 34 with 16 coaches.
The Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express covers its 491-km route in about how much time?
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Correct answer: A — 5 hours 30 minutes
The train completes the 491-km journey in 5 hours 30 minutes with halts at Borivali, Vapi, Surat and Vadodara.
The new Khambatki Ghat twin-tube six-lane tunnel, partly opened for trial in April 2026, lies on which highway stretch?
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Correct answer: B — Pune–Satara (NH-48)
The tunnel is on NH-4 (new NH-48) on the Pune–Satara highway in Maharashtra.
What was the physical progress of the New Khambatki Ghat tunnel project as reported on 27 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 86%
The project had reached 86% physical progress, with one tube opened for trial.
India met its all-time highest peak power demand on 25 April 2026. What was the demand met?
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Correct answer: C — 256.1 GW
The Ministry of Power said India met an all-time high peak demand of 256.1 GW on 25 April 2026 at 15:38 hrs.
Before 25 April 2026, India's previous all-time high peak power demand of 250 GW was recorded on:
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Correct answer: D — 30 May 2024
The previous all-time high of 250 GW was recorded on 30 May 2024; the FY 2025–26 peak was 245.4 GW on 9 January 2026.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 record power demand: 1. India added a record of around 65 GW of generation capacity during FY 2025–26. 2. Electricity exports to neighbouring countries were suspended to meet the peak. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The ministry cited record capacity addition of around 65 GW in FY 2025–26, and said exports to neighbouring countries were maintained, so only statement 1 is correct.
The first phase of the DGCA ranking of Flying Training Organisations, whose second phase was released in April 2026, was published on:
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Correct answer: D — 1 October 2025
The ministry said the first phase of the FTO ranking was published on 1 October 2025.
While releasing the FTO ranking in April 2026, the Civil Aviation Minister estimated India's requirement of additional pilots over the next decade at nearly:
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Correct answer: B — 30,000
Ram Mohan Naidu cited an estimated requirement of nearly 30,000 additional pilots over the next decade.
The 12-km greenfield Dehradun bypass being built by NHAI connects to which corridor?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
The bypass connects to the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor near Asharori Check Post.
To reduce impact on forest land, the right of way of the Dehradun bypass has been optimised to:
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Correct answer: A — 30 metres
The right of way has been optimised to 30 metres, lower than the conventional 60 metres, to preserve forest trees.
According to the MNRE Minister (April 2026), India's wind energy capacity target for 2030 is:
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Correct answer: B — 100 GW
Pralhad Joshi said India will achieve 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Consider the following statements about India's wind energy sector (April 2026): 1. India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26. 2. India's wind potential at 150 metres hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both were stated by the minister at the WIPPA Foundation Day on 22 April 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path and a Tribal Museum in April 2026 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Rourkela
The President inaugurated them at Rourkela, Sundargarh district, Odisha, on 21 April 2026.
According to the President's Rourkela address in April 2026, which year will mark one hundred years since the formation of the state of Odisha?
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Correct answer: C — 2036
The President said 2036 will mark one hundred years since the formation of Odisha.
Which city was described in April 2026 as India's leading city under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with about 90,000 installations?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Lucknow leads with about 90,000 installations, followed by Varanasi with about 40,000.
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, Uttar Pradesh's vendor base has expanded from 60 to about:
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Correct answer: D — 6,000
Uttar Pradesh expanded its vendor base from 60 to 6,000, training youth as micro-vendors.
How many railway stations in Odisha are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, as stated in April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 59
The minister said 59 stations in Odisha are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme; 30 is the number of districts.
What record railway budget allocation for Odisha did the Railway Minister cite in April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,928 crore
Odisha received a record allocation of ₹10,928 crore; ₹90,000 crore is the value of projects under execution.
The Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)–Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line approved by the CCEA in April 2026 is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh
Nidadavolu–Duvvada is in Andhra Pradesh; the two projects together cover 15 districts of UP and AP.
The Ghaziabad–Sitapur section, approved for 3rd and 4th lines in April 2026, forms part of which High Density Network of Indian Railways?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi–Guwahati (HDN 4)
The CCEA release says Ghaziabad–Sitapur is a key part of the Delhi–Guwahati High Density Network (HDN 4).