Indian Railways Quiz

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Indian Railways introduced a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service. This is the first deployment of its kind on the Indian Railways network, reflecting a focus on innovation and indigenous development. It assists RPF personnel with intrusion detection via Face Recognition System, AI-based crowd monitoring, and real-time alerts. The robot can make automated announcements in English, Hindi, and Telugu, guide passengers, and improve safety awareness.

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Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative promotes local craftsmanship and grassroots entrepreneurship. Launched in 2022, OSOP transforms railway stations into showcases of India’s regional identity. As of January 19, 2026, 2,002 stations host 2,326 operational OSOP outlets. The scheme benefits over 1.32 lakh (132,000) artisans, weavers, and small producers. Outlets provide direct market access to millions of railway passengers daily. It aligns with the government’s “Vocal for Local” vision and enhances passenger experience.

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Indian Railways is planning to install a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Locking Monitoring System called DRISHTI. DRISHTI stands for an AI-based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System. It is developed jointly by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF). The system detects unlocked or tampered freight wagon doors in real time to enhance safety and security. It uses AI-powered cameras, sensors, computer vision, and machine learning to monitor door positions.

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Recently, Indian Railways commissioned India’s longest railway viaduct – Katni Grade Separator in Katni, Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹1,800 crore. The project has a total length of 33.40 km, with a 15.85 km up grade separator commissioned and a 17.52 km down grade separator under construction. It was built using high-quality materials, modern technology, and advanced machinery. The inspection covered technical components like bridge girders, sleepers, bearings, joints, OHE line, and level crossings as per railway standards.

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Indian Railways conducted a trial run of Asia’s largest freight train ‘Rudrastra,’ 4.5 km long. The trial ran from Ganjkhwaja, Uttar Pradesh, to Garhwa, Jharkhand, covering 209 km in 5 hours 10 minutes at 40.50 km/h average speed. Rudrastra was prepared by joining three long-haul racks, each made of two goods trains. It had 345 wagons, each empty wagon carrying 72 tonnes of goods capacity. Seven engines were used, with two in front and one after every 59 bogeys.

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Recently, Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) to install Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS). Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inspect trains in real time for better maintenance and safety. It is a wayside system that captures high-resolution images of moving train under-gear. It detects hanging, loose, or missing parts and sends real-time alerts for quick action.

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Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, Punjab, established in 1986, manufactured over 28,000 coaches—over 50% of India’s railway coaches. It uses advanced CAD, CNC technologies, and materials like Stainless Steel and Corten Steel. RCF is one of the largest rail coach makers in India.

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GIDC, established in 1962, has developed 257 industrial estates and is second only to Indian Railways in land acquisition for industrial use in Gujarat.

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct. GIDC is the second largest land acquirer in Gujarat after Indian Railways, and GSPC built the Ratnakar platform at Hazira. However, statement 3 is incorrect as the Saputara ropeway is actually suspended above a lake, not a river.

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Gujarat falls under the Western Railway Zone of Indian Railways.