CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ministry of Railways has launched a new scheme ‘Amrit Bharat Station scheme’ for the modernisation of the railway stations across the country. The scheme envisages infrastructural development of more than 1, 000 stations on a continuous basis with a long-term vision.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new scheme to modernise over 1, 000 small stations over the coming years. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a part of its station redevelopment drive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amrit Bharat Station Scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision. The scheme aims at preparation of Master Plans of the Railway stations and implementation of the Master Plan in phases to enhance the facilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bullet Train in India : Will reduce travel time from approx 12 Hours to 8 Hours. 5. Freight : Goal for 2022 is to increase the market share of Freight transport from 33% to 45% 6. Station Development : All railway stations have been fitted with 100% LED lights.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Rani Kamlapati Station, Bhopal. The station has been redeveloped at a cost of around Rs 100 crore with private participation-the first such large-scale PPP model in station redevelopment in India, in the works for the past few years.