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First LNG-fuelled train flagged off; Railways eyes zero diesel by 2030
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India's first LNG train just rolled out: the 2030 zero-diesel deadline every Prelims answer needs
India's first LNG-fuelled train was flagged off as Railways targets ending diesel traction by 2030.
Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first train powered partly by liquefied natural gas (LNG), part of the Railways' push to cut diesel consumption.
Indian Railways has set a target of eliminating diesel traction entirely by 2030, relying on electrification of almost the entire broad-gauge network and cleaner alternative fuels such as LNG for niche routes.
The move is aimed at cutting the Railways' carbon footprint and fuel import bill.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-fuelled train
- Indian Railways targets eliminating diesel traction entirely by 2030
- Strategy relies on near-total electrification of the broad-gauge network
- LNG is being used as a cleaner alternative fuel for niche routes
- Aim: cut Railways' carbon footprint and fuel import bill
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How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- India's first train powered partly by LNG was flagged off by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Indian Railways aims to eliminate diesel traction entirely by 2030.
- The zero-diesel plan rests on near-complete electrification of the broad-gauge network, with LNG for niche routes.
- The initiative seeks to reduce both carbon emissions and the fuel import bill.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS Paper 3 - Infrastructure and environment: rising diesel dependence raises Railways' carbon footprint and import costs; the policy response is broad-gauge electrification supplemented by cleaner fuels like LNG for niche routes, aiming for zero diesel traction by 2030. Way forward includes scaling LNG infrastructure, ensuring reliable power supply for electrified lines, and aligning with India's broader net-zero commitments.
Quick recall
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ದೇಶದ ಮೊದಲ LNG-ಚಾಲಿತ ರೈಲಿನ ಇತ್ತೀಚಿನ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬಲಗೊಂಡ, ಡೀಸೆಲ್ ಲೋಕೋಮೋಟಿವ್ಗಳ ಬಳಕೆಯನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ ಕೊನೆಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಭಾರತೀಯ ರೈಲ್ವೆಯ ಗುರಿ ಯಾವ ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ನಿಗದಿಯಾಗಿದೆ?
- 2024
- 2047
- 2070
- 2030
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: D — ಸರಿ: 2030 - ಭಾರತೀಯ ರೈಲ್ವೆಯ ಡೀಸೆಲ್ ಬಳಕೆ ಕೊನೆಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಗುರಿ ವರ್ಷ. • 2024 - ತಪ್ಪು: ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಕಳೆದಿದೆ. • 2047 - ತಪ್ಪು: ವಿಕಸಿತ ಭಾರತ ಗುರಿ ವರ್ಷ. • 2070 - ತಪ್ಪು: ನಿವ್ವಳ-ಶೂನ್ಯ ಗುರಿ ವರ್ಷ.
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