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New Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: 760 km in 9.5 hrs, 823 passenger capacity, 6 days a week

The Railway Board has approved a new semi-high-speed overnight sleeper train between Varanasi and New Delhi. This 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, with a capacity of 823 passengers, will cover 760 km in about 9.5 hours, running six days a week via Kanpur, Prayagraj, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. It marks the expansion of the indigenous Vande Bharat train family into overnight sleeper services.

28 October 2026, Hindustan 2 sources

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ISRO's New-Age Space Technologies: NGLV (₹8,240 Cr, 30 Tonnes LEO), RLV Pushpak, Scramjet, and In-Space Docking
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8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Range 1.83 to 4, Minimum Basic Salary May Rise to ₹72,000 from ₹18,000
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Q1
Which Indian organization is primarily responsible for the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) and the SpaDeX docking mission?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the Department of Space/ISRO is developing the NGLV and conducted the SpaDeX mission. While IN-SPACe is a regulatory body and DRDO/DAE are collaborators in specific areas, ISRO is the primary executing agency for India's space program.
Q2
Which organization is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the approved Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the orange-and-grey-coloured train will be maintained and operated by Northern Railway (NR). This is a factual detail directly from the source.
Q3
Consider the following statements regarding the 8th Pay Commission:
1. 1.It was constituted on 3rd November 2025 and its term ended on 31st December 2025.
2. 2.The fitment factor used by the preceding 7th Pay Commission was 2.57.
3. 3.The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025; it is the 7th Pay Commission's term that ended on 31 December 2025. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article states recommendations are due within 18 months of constitution.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding India's space technologies:
1. 1.The Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) has a maximum payload capacity of 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
2. 2.India became the fourth country to demonstrate autonomous docking of two spacecraft in orbit through the SpaDeX mission.
3. 3.ISRO's indigenous cryogenic upper stage uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as propellants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: NGLV's capacity is 30 tonnes to LEO, while 10 tonnes is the capacity of the current LVM3. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the indigenous cryogenic stage uses LH2 and LOX.
Q5
Consider the following statements regarding the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express:
1. 1.It is developed by BEML using technology from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
2. 2.The train will run seven days a week in both directions.
3. 3.It features the Kavach train collision avoidance system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the train will run six days a week (no service from Varanasi on Fridays and no service from Delhi on Saturdays). Statement 3 is correct as 'Kavach' is listed among the train's features.
Q6
According to the article, if a fitment factor of 4.00 is applied, what would be the new minimum basic salary for central government employees, rising from the current ₹18,000?
Explanation: The article provides a clear calculation: Current minimum basic salary of ₹18,000 multiplied by a fitment factor of 4.00 equals ₹72,000. ₹32,940 corresponds to a factor of 1.83, ₹46,260 to 2.57, and ₹68,940 to 3.83.
Q7
What is the approved financial outlay by the Union Cabinet for the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Union Cabinet approved an outlay of ₹8,240 crore for the NGLV in September 2024. This covers development costs, three developmental flights, and essential facilities.
Q8
What is the total passenger capacity of the new Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express?
Explanation: The article provides a breakdown: total capacity is 823, comprising 611 in Third AC, 188 in Second AC, and 24 in First AC. This is a specific data point to memorize.
Q9
What is the primary purpose of the 'fitment factor' in the context of a Pay Commission's recommendations?
Explanation: As defined in the article and static GK, the fitment factor is a multiplier used specifically to translate the existing basic salary of an employee to the starting point in the new pay matrix or structure recommended by the Pay Commission. It is the key determinant of the base pay hike.
Q10
What is a primary strategic objective behind developing technologies like the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) and electric propulsion in India's space program?
Explanation: The article highlights that RLV reusability lowers launch costs, and electric propulsion uses much less propellant, freeing up mass for payloads. This enhances cost-effectiveness and mission capability, which are central to the program's growth and commercial viability.

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