Ministry of Railways Approves ₹252 Crore for Kavach 4.0 Implementation Across 607.7 Route Kilometers in Lucknow Division
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Ministry of Railways approved ₹252 crore for the implementation of 'Kavach 4.0' over 607.7 route kilometers in the Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Kavach 4.0 is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and automatically apply brakes.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the role of indigenous technology adoption in modernizing critical transport infrastructure and enhancing passenger safety in Indian Railways.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Kavach 4.0' initiative recently mentioned in news, consider the following statements: 1. It is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to enhance railway operational safety. 2. It specifically helps in preventing Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and automatically applies brakes when necessary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. 'Kavach' is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to enhance operational safety by preventing Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), automatically applying brakes when required, and monitoring train movements for safe operations.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.