Indian Railways Current Affairs 2024
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Which state's heritage is showcased by the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train introduced by Indian Railways?

  • Goa
  • Kerala
  • Assam
  • Gujarat (correct)
  • Which institution has partnered with Indian Railways to launch the ‘Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service’?

  • DMRC
  • India Post (correct)
  • LIC
  • Blue Dart
  • Under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Scheme, the ‘Garvi tour’ organized by Indian Railways highlights the heritage of which state?

  • Punjab
  • Uttarakhand
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about the indigenously manufactured aluminium goods train rake are correct?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many railway zones are there in India, according to the Indian Railways' ‘Ideal Train Profile’ implementation?

    <p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state government has entered into an MoU with Indian Railways to foster a “Make-in-India” value chain?

    <p>Gujarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian city is poised to become home to the country's first underwater metro rail service?

    <p>Mumbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many railway stations across India are slated to receive Wi-Fi connectivity under Indian Railways' new initiative?

    <p>6000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian railway station has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Green Railway Station’ certification?

    <p>Secunderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian Railways has joined forces with which organization to spearhead the development of hydrogen-powered trains?

    <p>BHEL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has recently signed an MoU with Indian Railways to expand green cover?

    <p>Maharashtra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The world's highest railway bridge is being constructed over which Indian river?

    <p>Chenab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has been appointed as the new Financial Commissioner (FC) of Indian Railways?

    <p>S K Bhagat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    India's first Antyodaya Express was launched to run between which stations?

    <p>New Delhi and Kanyakumari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is set to have India's first privately-run railway station?

    <p>Tripura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indian Railways is set to launch the country's largest upskilling exercise for government employees called project _______.

    <p>Saksham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's railways is introducing dedicated train services for global and national tourists?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has authored the book “Indian Railway- The Weaving of a National Tapestry”?

    <p>Bibek Debroy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian Institution is working on the development of a secure signaling system for the Indian Railways, by using blockchain technology?

    <p>IIT Kharagpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution released a report titled ‘Derailment in Indian Railways’?

    <p>Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Indian Railways Current Affairs 2024

    • An MoU for expanding green cover has been signed by Indian Railways and __________ state.
    • Construction of the world's highest railway bridge is taking place over the______ river, specifically the Chenab.
    • B N Mohapatra has been appointed as the new Financial Commissioner of Indian Railways.
    • India's first Antyodaya Express operates between Ernakulam and Howrah stations.
    • The first privately-run railway station in India is set to be located in __________ state.
    • Indian Railways is launching the largest upskilling initiative for government employees, named Project __________.
    • Indian Railways is the country introducing dedicated train services for tourists.
    • “Indian Railway- The Weaving of a National Tapestry” is authored by __________, with contributions from others.
    • Development of a secure signaling system for Indian Railways using blockchain technology is being handled by IIT Kharagpur.
    • The report titled ‘Derailment in Indian Railways’ was released by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
    • The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe Tourist Train introduced by Indian Railways highlights the heritage of __________ state.
    • Collaboration with __________ institution has enabled the launch of ‘Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service’.
    • The ‘Garvi tour’ initiative showcases the heritage of __________ state under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Scheme.
    • The newly manufactured aluminium goods train rake by Indian Railways boasts a lower carbon footprint and is lighter than steel rakes.
    • There are __________ railway zones in India, aimed at maximizing capacity and revenue production.
    • An MoU has been signed between Indian Railways and __________ state government to develop a 'Make-in-India' value chain.
    • Kolkata is set to be the first Indian city with an underwater metro rail service.
    • Indian Railways aims to provide Wi-Fi at 6000 railway stations across the country.
    • Secunderabad railway station has earned the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification.
    • Indian Railways is partnering with __________ organization to develop hydrogen-powered trains.

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