Practice 181 Service Sector, Energy & Transport multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The East Coast Canal system that forms part of NW-4 is also known as:
Explanation
The Buckingham Canal is a 796 km long navigation canal running along the east coast from Vijayawada to Villupuram (Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu). It forms part of NW-4. Originally built in the 19th century, it is now being revived as part of the national waterway system.
Q2. GAIL aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by which year?
Explanation
GAIL aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035 and plans to increase its renewable energy capacity to 3.4 GW.
Q3. India's solar power capacity grew from 2 GW in 2014 to approximately how much by 2026?
Explanation
India's solar power capacity surged from 2 GW in 2014 to about 130 GW by 2026, as highlighted by PM Modi at NXT Summit.
Q4. Under the India-US Interim Trade Agreement announced in February 2026, the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods was reduced to which percentage?
Explanation
Under the India-US Interim Trade Agreement framework announced on February 6–7, 2026, the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods was reduced to 18%. India also committed to $500 billion in US energy and technology purchases over five years, with removal of reciprocal tariffs planned for generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.
Q5. The National Logistics Policy was launched in:
Explanation
The National Logistics Policy was launched on September 17, 2022. Per PIB, the policy seeks to reduce logistics cost by laying down an interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and multi-jurisdictional framework, and its launch highlighted the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) as a single digital portal for transport-sector services — option B.
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Q6. India's total renewable energy capacity reached 266.78 GW in January 2026. How much new capacity was added in 2025 alone, setting a new record?
Q7. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was launched for:
Q8. PM E-DRIVE replaced which earlier EV subsidy scheme?
Q9. The CCEA recently approved the doubling of which railway line at a cost of ₹3,169 crore, covering 177 km and benefiting three Aspirational Districts?
Q10. India's largest import item by value is:
Q11. What is the VGF amount approved for India's offshore wind energy projects?
Q12. As of March 2026, what percentage of Indian Railways' broad-gauge route kilometres had been electrified, making it the world's largest electrified rail network?
Q13. BharatNet project aims to connect all gram panchayats through:
Q14. In March 2026, India began exploring local currency payments for oil imports primarily to address which combination of challenges?
Q15. What is the demand incentive per kWh for electric 2-wheelers in FY 2025-26 under PM E-DRIVE?
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