Q1. Which of the following correctly describes the Dulhasti Stage 2 hydropower project?
- A storage-based hydropower project requiring a large reservoir
- A thermal power project managed by a private company
- A run-of-the-river project extending the existing Dulhasti Stage I
- A new standalone hydropower plant unrelated to Dulhasti Stage I
Correct Option: 3. A run-of-the-river project extending the existing Dulhasti Stage I
Explanation: Dulhasti Stage 2 is described as a run-of-the-river hydropower project and an extension of the already operational 390-MW Dulhasti Stage I project, which has been functioning since 2007 under NHPC. It involves diverting water from Stage I through a tunnel to generate additional power.
Q2. Which body granted environmental clearance to the Dulhasti Stage 2 hydropower project?
- Central Electricity Authority
- National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
- Ministry of Power
- Expert Appraisal Committee on Hydel Projects
Correct Option: 4. Expert Appraisal Committee on Hydel Projects
Explanation: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on Hydel Projects, functioning under the Ministry of Environment, accorded approval to the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage 2 project during its 45th meeting. NHPC operates the existing Dulhasti Stage I but does not grant environmental clearance.
Q3. IS 19445:2025, recently released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), primarily aims to address which of the following gaps?
- Lack of indigenous manufacturing of bomb disposal systems
- Absence of a uniform Indian framework for performance evaluation of bomb disposal systems
- Shortage of trained bomb disposal personnel in India
- Non-availability of bomb disposal systems for civilian use
Correct Option: 2. Absence of a uniform Indian framework for performance evaluation of bomb disposal systems
Explanation: one of the key reasons for formulating IS 19445:2025 was the absence of a dedicated Indian Standard for evaluating the performance of bomb disposal systems.
Q4. IS 19262:2025, recently released on National Consumer Day 2025, primarily seeks to address which of the following objectives?
- To mandate the replacement of diesel tractors with electric tractors
- To establish uniform and standardized testing protocols for electric agricultural tractors
- To regulate the pricing of electric agricultural tractors
- To provide financial incentives for farmers adopting electric tractors
Correct Option: 2. To establish uniform and standardized testing protocols for electric agricultural tractors
Explanation: IS 19262:2025 is to establish uniform and standardized testing protocols for electric agricultural tractors.