CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Synopsis. Mumbaikars received some really amazing Christmas gifts this year. Indian Railways introduced country’s first air conditioned (AC) suburban local train on the day of Christmas which is no less than a blessing for the residents. Mumbaikars received some really amazing Christmas gifts this year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Rajdhani Express. The Kolkata-New Delhi Rajdhani Express embarked on its maiden journey on 3 March 1969 from Howrah, making it the country’s first fully air-conditioned, high-speed train.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subsequently, with the start of air-conditioned Metro lines in the city, the Railway authorities introduced AC local trains in 2017.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Railway started India’s First Ever Broad Gauge Air-conditioned AC EMU (Mumbai AC Local Train) of 12-car rake fitted with Indigenous 3-phase Propulsion system on Western Railway’s Mumbai Suburban (Local Trains) section on 25.12. 2017.

Detailed explanation-5: -First AC (1A) It consists of 4 or 2 berths per compartment and there are no side upper or side lower berths in 1A coaches. Compartment having 2 berths are called coupe and ones with 4 berths are called cabin. Each compartment has a door which passengers can lock from inside.