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[#466] What is the name of the first train of Indian Railways handed over to private players for operation?
Correct Answer

(A) Tejas Express

Explanation

Solution: The Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express is set to be the first train to be operated by private players, sources said Monday, indicating that the Railways is going ahead with its 100-day agenda of handing over operations of two of its trains to the private sector, despite protests from its unions.

[#467] Consider the following steps in Budget Procedure in India: 1)The demands for grants of various ministries and departments including railways are considered by the concerned standing committees 2)Broad contours of the budget and the principles and policies underlying it are discussed. 3)A cut motion is moved in the Lok Sabha 4)Budget is presented in the House. Which among the following is the correct sequence of the above steps?
Correct Answer

(C) 4 2 1 3

Explanation

Solution: Budget is presented in the House, Broad contours of the budget and the principles and policies underlying it are discussed, The demands for grants of various ministries and departments including railways are considered by the concerned standing committees and A cut motion is moved in the Lok Sabha.

[#468] Who is the current director general of Railway Protection Force (RPF)?
Correct Answer

(D) Arun Kumar

Explanation

Solution: In September 2018, Senior IPS officer Arun Kumar was appointed as Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Kumar, a 1985 batch officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is serving as Special Director General of Border Security Force.

[#469] Which app has been launched by the Ministry of Railways to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal?
Correct Answer

(C) Rail Madad

Explanation

Solution: In line with digital initiatives of Hon'ble PM, Indian Railways has for the first time completely digitized the Complaint management system. Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal today launched a new App “Rail Madad” – An App to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal.

[#470] How many stations to be redeveloped through PPP?
Correct Answer

(D) 600

Explanation

Solution: The Railways is under huge pressure to put the process of redeveloping the Railway Stations on a fast track. Earlier, there was a proposal to develop 400 stations.

However, after the re-categorisation of stations which was done earlier this year the number of stations that need to be redeveloped has escalated to 600.