CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is expanding the network of its ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train, the special theme-based tourist train service. The main aim of this scheme is to promote domestic tourism by connecting various historical places within the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. What is the name of the theme-based tourist circuit trains introduced by the Indian Railways? Notes: Indian Railways introduced Bharat Gaurav trains, first-of-its-kind theme-based tourist circuit trains, in 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -State of Art Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train with 1st AC & 2nd AC Class will be operated for 8 days all inclusive tour. Tourist Train consists of 4 first AC coaches, 2 second AC Coaches, one well equipped pantry car and two rail restaurants. It can accommodate 156 tourists onboard.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India’s initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bharat Gaurav train: Ramayana Circuit routes and stoppages The first step of this air-conditioned Bharat Gaurav train which is aimed to promote religious tourism, will be Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Shri Ram, where Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Shri Hanuman temple and Bharat Mandir in Nandigram will be visited.