Q1. The electric catamaran inaugurated by PM Modi on the Hooghly river on 18 January 2026 uses which battery technology for zero-emission river transport?
Explanation
The electric catamaran is one of six indigenous hybrid vessels built by Cochin Shipyard Limited using lithium-titanate battery technology, which enables fast charging, a long cycle life and safer thermal performance. It supports zero-emission river tourism and last-mile mobility on the Hooghly.
