CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Railways Launches Drive Against Smoking And Transportation Of Inflammable Materials Onboard Trains.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1956 the first fully air-conditioned train was introduced between Howrah and Delhi. In 1966 the first containerised freight services began, between Bombay and Ahmedabad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first railway on Indian sub-continent ran over a stretch of 21 miles from Bombay to Thane. The idea of a railway to connect Bombay with Thane, Kalyan and with the Thal and Bhore Ghats inclines first occurred to Mr. George Clark, the Chief Engineer of the Bombay Government, during a visit to Bhandup in 1843.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carrying inflammable objects in trains is a punishable offence under Section 164 of the Railways Act and the offender may get an imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of ₹ 1, 000 or both, and a fine of ₹ 500 is applicable under Section 165.

Detailed explanation-5: -The railway was introduced by Dalhousie who served as Governor General of India from 1848-1853. The first railway line was introduced by Dalhousie on 16th April 1853 from Mumbai to Thane.