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Topic 252 · Science, Technology & Space

India's first hydrogen train and vessel

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen fuel-cell train from Jind, Haryana, on 17 July 2026.
  2. Route: It runs about 89 km between Jind and Sonipat; passenger service began on 19 July 2026 as NaMo Green Rail.
  3. Minister: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the flag-off; Northern Railway's Delhi Division runs the service.
  4. Key Figures: Trains 74010 and 74009 run at up to 75 km/h; the train emits only water vapour.
  5. Builder: The Integral Coach Factory built the trainset after the Railway Board approved the hydrogen-fuel-cell design.
  6. Sister Project: India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vessel entered service at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, in December 2025.
  7. India Link: Both projects draw on the National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved in 2023.
  8. Builder's Base: The Integral Coach Factory is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  9. Founded: ICF began production in 1955; the National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023.
  10. Landmark: At COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, India pledged net-zero emissions by 2070.
  11. Statute: The Railways Act, 1989 governs railway administration; railways are a Union List subject under Entry 22.
  12. Definition: Grey hydrogen comes from fossil fuels, blue captures carbon emissions, and green uses renewable-powered electrolysis.
Question 1 of 10

On what date did PM Modi flag off India's first hydrogen fuel-cell train?

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Answer: (A) 17 July 2026

Core Trigger: PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen fuel-cell train from Jind, Haryana, on 17 July 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 1

Question 2 of 10

Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The route runs about 89 km between Jind and Sonipat. 2. Passenger service began on 19 July 2026 as NaMo Green Rail.

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Route: It runs about 89 km between Jind and Sonipat; passenger service began on 19 July 2026 as NaMo Green Rail.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Which Railway Minister attended the flag-off?

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Answer: (C) Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the flag-off; Northern Railway's Delhi Division runs the service.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 3

Question 4 of 10

Trains 74010 and 74009 run at up to what speed?

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Answer: (A) 75 km/h

Key Figures: Trains 74010 and 74009 run at up to 75 km/h; the train emits only water vapour.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Which factory built the hydrogen trainset?

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Answer: (B) Integral Coach Factory

Builder: The Integral Coach Factory built the trainset after the Railway Board approved the hydrogen-fuel-cell design.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 5

Question 6 of 10

India's first hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vessel entered service at which place in December 2025?

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Answer: (D) Namo Ghat, Varanasi

Sister Project: India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vessel entered service at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, in December 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 6

Question 7 of 10

In which city is the Integral Coach Factory located?

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Answer: (C) Chennai

Builder's Base: The Integral Coach Factory is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 8

Question 8 of 10

The Integral Coach Factory began production in which year?

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Answer: (D) 1955

Founded: ICF began production in 1955; the National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 9

Question 9 of 10

At COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, India pledged net-zero emissions by which year?

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Answer: (C) 2070

Landmark: At COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, India pledged net-zero emissions by 2070.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Blue hydrogen captures carbon emissions. 2. Green hydrogen comes from fossil fuels.

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Answer: (A) Only 1

Definition: Grey hydrogen comes from fossil fuels, blue captures carbon emissions, and green uses renewable-powered electrolysis.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 252, point 12

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