CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ministry of Railways, with a goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by 2030 has taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of global warming and combating climate change.

Detailed explanation-2: -IR will attempt to reduce its carbon footprint primarily through sourcing of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources. By 2029-30, expected requirement of installation of renewable capacity would be about 30 GW. IR has installed 142 MW solar rooftop capacity and 103.4 MW of Wind energy till August, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -We shall: Protect and safeguard railway passengers, passenger area and railway property. Ensure the safety, security and boost the confidence of the traveling public in the Indian Railways.

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary objectives of Indian railways as built by the British were the movement of troops as well as to connect the interior agricultural districts to the coastal regions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian Railway Board Act, 1905.