GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The name “Shatabdi” means century in Sanskrit. The first Shatabdi Express train was announced on 10 July 1988 by then Railways Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and plyed between New Delhi and Jhansi Junction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first Shatabdi Express, rolled out between New Delhi and Jhansi in 1988 by then railway minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the centenary birth celebrations of Jawaharlal Nehru, took 115 minutes to reach Agra, Railway archives show.

Detailed explanation-3: -Let us take a look at some key facts about Shatabdi Express: Congress leader Madhav Rao Scindia flagged off the first Shatabdi Express in 1988 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Detailed explanation-4: -Now the train becomes the property of the farmer, Sampuran Singh. But unfortunately, the train is too big to be taken home! When the train reached the station, Sampuran and his advocate, Rakesh Gandhi reached there.