India's first Hydrogen Train was flagged off between Jind and Sonipat on July 17, 2026.
It has travelled over 1,200 km, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel consumption.
The train uses hydrogen fuel cell technology, producing only water vapour as a by-product.
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With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. 2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements: 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation. 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: All three
Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
Answer: Water vapour
According to the Indian Railways (2019-2020), which state has the largest railway track in India?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Consider the following heavy industries: 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
Answer: All three
A device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing water and heat as by-products.