1) Which of the following initiatives are introduced by Indian railways recently?
1) Sub Quota of 33% for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units
2) Giving weightage to district Domicile Holders for commercial licenses at stations
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
- In compliance of Budget Announcement 2016-17, a Sub Quota of 33% for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units is being introduced on Indian Railways in order to extend economic empowerment for women.
- In compliance of Budget Announcement 2016-17, a process of giving weightage to district Domicile Holders for commercial licenses at stations is being proliferated at all stations over Indian Railways.
- The proliferation would help to build local ownership and rural empowerment along with socio – economic development.
- The weightage to district domicile holders is being proliferated for allotment of Catering Units at all categories of stations.
- The proliferation of weightage to district Domicile Holders at all category of stations will ensure protection of livelihood of the small vendors.
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2) Railway Flexi-fare has been introduced on experimental basis for which of the following?
1) Duronto
2) Shatabdi
3) Rajdhani
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 2
d. All of the above
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
- Railways new flexi system is experimental and would apply to three premium trains only.
- The fares will be applicable on Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains.
- 10 per cent of the seats will be sold in the normal fare in the beginning; it will go on increasing by 10 per cent with every 10 per cent of berths sold with a ceiling of 50 per cent.
- Indian railways is not the only railways following flexi pricing. Russian railways, European railways, UK, French, American railways, Japanese railways have been following dynamic pricing since long.
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3) Where of the following Centres of Railway Research (CRR) have been instituted?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Roorkee
3) University of Mumbai
a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
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Explanation
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
- With a view to promote Railway related education and research Ministry of Railways has been taking significant steps in setting up Centres of Railway Research (CRR) in collaboration with premier Educational Institutions of India.
- Formal MoUs for setting up such centers have already been signed between Ministry of Railways and University of Mumbai, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee.
- Another Fifth Center for Railway Research is also in existence in IIT Kharagpur.
- These Centers for Railway Research are working to contribute immensely towards providing solutions for utilization of Railways assets in a more cost effective manner and its various processes towards complete customer satisfaction.
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4) What is the new roll on roll off service of the Indian railways?
a. Carry trucks in rakes
b. Portable and easily modifiable train tracks
c. Coaches with their own engines
d. Allowing normal vehicles to travel on train tracks for short distances
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Explanation
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ANSWER: Carry trucks in rakes
Explanation:
- While presenting Railway Budget for the year 2016-17, Minister of Railways has announced that a new delivery models e.g., Roll-on Roll-off will be launched.
- Under this scheme, loaded trucks would be moved on the flat rakes (modified BOXN and BRN rakes) to avoid congestion on roads across Ganges. To start with, this service is being introduced from Bihta (Private Freight Terminal) to Turki station, Muzaffarpur district covering a distance of 88 kms. In a rake, approximately 44 loaded/ empty trucks will be moved. A rake will perform 3 trips per day.
- It has been decided to inaugurate 1st train of Roll-on Roll-off service on Bihta to Turki station.
- The service will be extended to cover more commodities and destinations in future. In the long run, this initiative would save a lot of Forex spent on fuel and would indirectly reduce pollution.
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