Question 1

Which organization is primarily responsible for the construction of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project?

Accepted Answer

IRCON. IRCON International Limited is the primary PSU involved in executing this challenging Himalayan rail project. The project includes the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. IRCON specializes in infrastructure projects in difficult terrains both in India and abroad.

Question 2

The 'Mini Ratna' PSU of Indian Railways that provides catering, tourism, and online ticketing services is?

Accepted Answer

IRCTC. IRCTC manages the hospitality and catering services on trains and at stations. It also operates the world's largest e-commerce portal for railway ticket bookings. Additionally, IRCTC promotes domestic and international tourism through special tourist trains.

Question 3

Which PSU was established in 1988 to manage the containerized freight traffic in India?

Accepted Answer

CONCOR. Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) was set up to promote containerization for multimodal logistics. It operates a vast network of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Container Freight Stations (CFS). CONCOR is a market leader in the movement of international and domestic containers by rail.

Question 4

Which organization acts as the technical consultant for Indian Railways and provides consultancy services globally?

Accepted Answer

RITES. RITES Limited is the multidisciplinary consultancy arm of Indian Railways. It provides services ranging from transport infrastructure design to rolling stock export. RITES has successfully executed projects in over 60 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Question 5

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is developing corridors primarily for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive movement of goods. DFCCIL is constructing high-capacity rail lines dedicated solely to freight movement. These corridors reduce the congestion on existing passenger routes and decrease logistical costs. The Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors are the two main arms of this massive project.

PSUs & Subsidiaries — Set 1