CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel. Representational Image. The Chhattisgarh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to promote tourism in the state through its platform.

Detailed explanation-2: -IRCTC arranges for full train charters, coaches as well as reserved berth programmes through regular trains for tourism purposes. During this short period we have been able to provide such facilities to over 50, 000 persons.

Detailed explanation-3: -One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, country’s leading payments and financial services company has empowered its users with a seamless train ticket booking experience as the authorised partner of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Bharat Gaurav trains were launched by the Railways Ministry to be operated in places having touristic importance and promote theme-based tourism.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, Government of India.