CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -After several complaints registered by passengers against food vendors for overcharging in trains, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to introduce billing through Point of Sale (POS) machines now, which will restrict vendors from overcharging the passengers.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Short. By Asian News International: In consonance with the spirit of “Digital India” the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Friday introduced the electronic payment mode for the food items on trains through the use of Point of Sale (POS) machines.

Detailed explanation-3: -ATVMs are touch screen based ticketing kiosks for dispensing unreserved tickets.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train will originate from Delhi and cover the distance of approximately 8, 000 kilometres between India and Nepal. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is expanding the network of its ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train, the special theme-based tourist train service.

Detailed explanation-5: -Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Train Ticket Booking To help us plan our journey well in advance, Indian Railways offer you the facility of Advance Reservation. About 97% of the Advance Reservation centers are computerized, making it possible for us to book our ticket from anywhere to anywhere.