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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For the 1st time in the world, which country’s Railways will directly supply power to Overhead Traction System of train?
A
USA
B
India
C
Russia
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Railways first solar power plant at Bina which feeds traction power directly| Watch video. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned a 1.7-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant at Bina in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Indian Railways has set up a solar power plant, for the first time in the world, which directly provides power to the Railway Overhead Line, in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL).

Detailed explanation-3: -The first electric train ran in India with the inauguration of services between Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour on 3rd Feb 1925 on ex-GIP Railway system. The section was electrified on 1500 Volt DC.

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