CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Truecaller verifying IRCTC’s identity is aimed at reducing fraud and assures that critical communication like booking details and PNR status is being delivered only by IRCTC.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Railways has released the mobile app “Rail MADAD (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel)” to expedite and streamline passenger grievance redressal. Rail Madad is part of the Railway Passenger Grievance Redressal and Management System (RPGRAMS) of Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amazon India has partnered with ‘Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’ (IRCTC).

Detailed explanation-4: -One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, country’s leading payments and financial services company has empowered its users with a seamless train ticket booking experience as the authorised partner of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

Detailed explanation-5: -Install the newly launched “IRCTC RAIL CONNECT” android app and book a railway ticket anywhere in India at your fingertips. Experience the latest features in addition to existing train ticketing services: :: New users register and activate from App directly.