Infrastructure & Digital — Set 11
Government Schemes · बुनियादी ढांचा और डिजिटल · Questions 101–110 of 160
National Logistics Policy mentions creating a single window logistics interface called:
Correct Answer: B. ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform)
The correct answer is ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform). ULIP integrates data from 30 systems across 7 ministries into a single window for logistics stakeholders. It enables end-to-end visibility of cargo movement across road, rail, sea, and air modes. The platform reduces transaction costs and improves efficiency for logistics service providers and shippers.
Sagarmala port-led industrialisation focuses on developing which type of zones?
Correct Answer: B. Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs)
The correct answer is Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs). Sagarmala's port-led industrialisation aims to develop CEZs with industrial clusters near major ports to leverage maritime connectivity. These zones attract manufacturing units that can use sea routes for both raw material import and finished goods export. Ten CEZs have been identified for development across India's coastline.
UDAN scheme comes under the National Civil Aviation Policy of which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2016
The correct answer is 2016. UDAN is part of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016, which aims to develop 100 additional airports and revive existing airstrips. NCAP 2016 also aims to make India the third largest civil aviation market by 2022. The policy provides a comprehensive framework for growth of the aviation sector including MRO, general aviation, and cargo.
PMGSY uses which system for online monitoring and quality control?
Correct Answer: B. OMMAS (Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System)
The correct answer is OMMAS. PMGSY uses OMMAS for planning, monitoring, accounting, and fund management of road projects. It maintains data on every habitation, connectivity status, and road construction progress. National Quality Monitors conduct independent inspections of roads under construction to ensure quality standards.
Under UDAN, Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is shared between centre and states in which ratio?
Correct Answer: B. 80:20 (Centre:State)
The correct answer is 80:20 (Centre:State). Under UDAN, Viability Gap Funding is shared between the central government (80%) and state governments (20%) for most routes. This compensation makes it commercially feasible for airlines to operate on thin-traffic regional routes. For special category states, the centre-state ratio is 90:10.
Which NW is being developed under the Jal Marg Vikas project with World Bank funding?
Correct Answer: B. NW-1 (Ganga)
The correct answer is NW-1 (Ganga). Jal Marg Vikas Project is a World Bank-funded initiative to develop NW-1 on the Ganga River (Allahabad to Haldia). The project develops fairways, multi-modal terminals, river information system, and navigational infrastructure. It aims to facilitate commercial movement of at least 2 MMT of cargo by 2027.
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is partly funded by which international agency?
Correct Answer: C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
The correct answer is Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Eastern DFC is being funded mainly through a loan from JICA (Japan). The Western DFC is funded through a World Bank loan. Both corridors together represent one of India's largest infrastructure projects, transforming freight movement and reducing logistics costs substantially.
National Rail Plan 2030 proposes increasing maximum passenger train speed to how many kmph?
Correct Answer: B. 160 kmph
The correct answer is 160 kmph. National Rail Plan 2030 targets raising maximum passenger train speed to 160 kmph on major corridors. Vande Bharat Express trains are already operating at speeds of up to 130 kmph on some routes. Track upgradation and replacement of old infrastructure are key requirements for achieving higher speed targets.
PM e-BUS Sewa targets cities with minimum population of:
Correct Answer: C. 3 lakh
The correct answer is 3 lakh. PM e-BUS Sewa targets 169 cities with population above 3 lakh for deployment of electric buses. This covers a significant portion of India's urban population and aims to improve mass urban transit. The scheme will be operated by city bus operators, with the central government subsidising operations through a gross cost contract model.
Parvat Mala ropeways aim to replace which type of difficult infrastructure in hilly regions?
Correct Answer: B. Winding mountain roads that harm ecology
The correct answer is winding mountain roads that harm ecology. Parvat Mala offers ropeway systems as an eco-friendly, faster, and cheaper alternative to constructing or maintaining mountain roads. Ropeways require less land acquisition, cause less ecological disruption, and are not affected by landslides and snowfall. They also reduce travel time significantly for hilly communities.