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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Railways on December 30, 2016, for setting up a Joint Venture for taking up major Rail Projects in the state.
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The State Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Railways on December 30, 2016, for setting up a Joint Venture for taking up major Rail Projects in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answers. Union Cabinet has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Railways, Government of India and the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications of Swiss Confederation on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030. The Plan is to create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030. The NRP is aimed to formulate strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives to increase modal share of the Railways in freight to 45%.

Detailed explanation-5: -Arunachal Pradesh finally has the much-needed railway connectivity. As per media reports, Naharlagun, a town near the state capital Itanagar, is now part of the railway map of India.

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