CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the fourth station to become visually challenged-friendly?
A
Bengaluru Railway Station
B
New Delhi Railway Station
C
Panipat Railway Station
D
Coimbatore Railway Station
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Coimbatore also earns the distinction of being the fourth station under the Railways to become visually challenged-friendly following Mysuru, Bengaluru stations in Karnataka and Borivali station in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-2: -After collaborating with the Indian Railways to make Mysuru the first blind-friendly railway station in India, Anuprayaas, a Bengaluru-based social enterprise, is working towards making public transport in the country both inclusive and accessible.

Detailed explanation-3: -By India Today Web Desk: With the aim to help visually impaired passengers to travel independently, Mysuru has unveiled a visually impaired-friendly railway station with features like maps and train schedules in Braille at various points across the station.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In-charge), South Central Railway expressed his happiness over Secunderabad Railway station being awarded the Best Tourist Friendly Railway Station on Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pranjal lost her eyesight at the age of 6 Pranjal, hailing from Ulhasnagar in Maharashtra, was born with weak eyesight and lost her vision when she was only six. She did her schooling from Mumbai’s Kamala Mehta Dadar School for the blind and pursued graduation in Political Science from St.

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