Showing questions for August 18, 2025
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Question 6 Aug 18, 2025
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Which refinery is set to produce 35,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually using used cooking oil?
IOCL’s Panipat refineryIOCL’s Panipat refinery is set to produce 35,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually using discarded cooking oil, becoming the first refinery in India to receive certification for this initiative. SAF, derived from non-petroleum sources like used oil, can be blended up to 50% with conventional jet fuel to significantly reduce carbon emissions. This project marks a major step toward India’s green energy and aviation sustainability goals. The use of waste cooking oil also supports circular economy principles. The development aligns with global efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector.
Question 7 Aug 18, 2025
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Which organization reported a significant decline in Overhead Equipment (OHE) trippings due to kite flying during Independence Day and Janmashtami in 2025?
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has implemented several proactive measures to reduce OHE trippings caused by kite strings, especially during festive seasons like Independence Day and Janmashtami. These include deploying maintenance teams, installing insulation sleeves on catenary wires, modifying OHE design, and conducting regular inspections using Catenary Maintenance Vehicles. As a result, OHE tripping incidents dropped from 102 in 2021 to just 11 in 2025. The DMRC also ran public awareness campaigns to discourage kite flying near high-voltage metro wires. These coordinated efforts have ensured smoother metro operations during peak festive periods.
Question 8 Aug 18, 2025
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What preventive measure has the DMRC installed on catenary wires at elevated stations to prevent short circuits from tangled kite strings?
Insulation SleevesThe DMRC has installed Insulation Sleeves on catenary wires at elevated stations that experience heavy kite and bird activity. These sleeves act as a protective barrier, preventing metallic-coated manjha strings from causing short circuits when entangled in the overhead equipment. So far, sleeves have been installed at 20 elevated stations across various metro lines, including Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. Additional coverage has also been extended beneath portal structures and cantilever locations in Phase-III stations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to minimize service disruptions during festivals.
Question 9 Aug 18, 2025
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How many OHE tripping incidents were reported in Delhi Metro during the festive season of August 2025?
11In 2025, the Delhi Metro recorded only 11 incidents of OHE tripping during the August festive season, marking a significant decline from previous years. This number has steadily decreased from 102 in 2021, 90 in 2022, 33 in 2023, and 23 in 2024. The reduction is attributed to proactive measures such as deployment of rapid response teams, installation of insulation sleeves, OHE modifications, and public awareness campaigns. The DMRC's comprehensive strategy has enhanced service reliability during peak kite-flying periods like Independence Day and Janmashtami. The cooperation of the public has also played a crucial role in minimizing disruptions.
Question 10 Aug 18, 2025
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Who is responsible for the Hamara Itihaas Archives of Freedom Fighters that highlights the contributions of forgotten women freedom fighters?
Sagari ChhabraSagari Chhabra, an author, archivist, and filmmaker, founded the Hamara Itihaas Archives in 1995 to document the largely unrecognized contributions of women freedom fighters and revolutionaries abroad. She traveled across India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Myanmar to collect firsthand accounts, photos, letters, and videos. The exhibition at the India International Centre showcases stories of women like Momota Mehta, Durgavati Devi, and members of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment. It is recognized as India’s first and possibly only international archive dedicated to unknown freedom fighters, especially women. Her work preserves invaluable oral histories that might otherwise have been lost.