Under which framework were the eight railway multitracking projects approved on 9 September 2026 planned?
- A.Bharatmala Pariyojana
- B.Sagarmala Programme
- C.PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan
- D.Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
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Explanation
The correct answer is the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Both Cabinet decisions state that the projects were planned under this master plan, whose aim is to raise multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and consultation with stakeholders. Option A, Bharatmala Pariyojana, is a highways programme of the road transport ministry, so it does not govern railway line capacity works, although it shares the goal of better connectivity. Option B, the Sagarmala Programme, is about ports and coastal shipping and is run by the shipping ministry, which again makes it a plausible but wrong choice for a rail decision. Option D, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, is indeed a railway scheme, but it deals with the redevelopment of stations rather than with laying third and fourth lines between them. For the examination, tie PM-Gati Shakti to every Cabinet note on new railway lines, because the phrase is repeated in each of them.
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Practice Questions
What is the total approved cost of the five railway multitracking projects cleared for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana on 9 September 2026?
- A.Rs 10,021 crore
- B.Rs 10,783 crore
- C.Rs 12,540 crore
- D.Rs 9,656 crore
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five projects of the Ministry of Railways at this cost, spread over 17 districts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, and adding about 540 km to the network.
Read the full explanation →The three multitracking projects approved for West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will create how much additional freight capacity a year?
- A.47 MTPA
- B.27 MTPA
- C.56 MTPA
- D.14 MTPA
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The three projects in the eastern and central states are the Kharagpur to Jharsuguda fourth line, the Katni to Pendra Road fourth line and the Bilaspur to Pendra Road third line.
Read the full explanation →What was the theme of the 14th India Chem 2026 held in Mumbai?
- A.Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub
- B.Chemicals for a Viksit Bharat
- C.Green Chemistry, Green Growth
- D.Make in India, Mix in India
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The 14th edition of India Chem was organised in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026 as a three-day event aimed at drawing investment and promoting sustainable growth in chemicals and petrochemicals.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following is NOT one of India's three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions?
- A.Dahej in Gujarat
- B.Paradeep in Odisha
- C.Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh
- D.Haldia in West Bengal
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India has three operational PCPIRs: Dahej in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam-Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Paradeep in Odisha. Haldia is not among them, so option D is the exception.
Read the full explanation →What is the total financial outlay of the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for dedicated chemical parks?
- A.Rs 1,000 crore
- B.Rs 3,030 crore
- C.Rs 5,000 crore
- D.Rs 30,000 crore
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The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan scheme, approved in July 2026, carries that total outlay, of which Rs 3,000 crore is earmarked for common infrastructure and basic utilities and Rs 30 crore for administrative expenditure.
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