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UPSC Prelims 2025 Question on National Rail Plan & Kavach System
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a ‘future ready’ railway system by 2028.
II. ‘Kavach’ is an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany.
III. ‘Kavach’ system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
✅ Correct Answer: (a) I and II only
Explanation:
- Statement I – Incorrect: The National Rail Plan targets a future-ready railway by 2030, not 2028.
- Statement II – Incorrect: ‘Kavach’ is an indigenous system developed by Indian Railways, not in collaboration with Germany.
- Statement III – Correct: Kavach uses RFID tags on tracks in station sections to ensure safety and automatic train braking.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/knowledge-nugget-of-the-day-kavach-9674559/#:~:text=Kavach%20is%20India’s%20very%20own,2.
