Essential General Knowledge Questions on Indian Railways

Miscellaneous

81. Q: Which is the first railway station in India to be fully powered by solar energy?
    A: Guwahati Railway Station
82. Q: What is the purpose of the ‘Railway Staff College’?
    A: To provide training to railway employees
83. Q: Which organization is responsible for railway research and standards in India?
    A: Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
84. Q: What is the role of the ‘Railway Recruitment Cell’ (RRC)?
    A: To recruit Group D staff for Indian Railways
85. Q: Which Indian train offers luxury travel experience similar to the Orient Express?
    A: Maharajas’ Express
86. Q: What is the objective of the ‘Swachh Rail’ initiative?
    A: To promote cleanliness and hygiene in trains and stations
87. Q: What does the term ‘Head-On Generation’ (HOG) refer to in Indian Railways?
    A: A power supply system where locomotives supply electricity to train coaches
88. Q: Which app provides real-time tracking of trains in India?
    A: NTES (National Train Enquiry System)
89. Q: What is the purpose of the ‘Unreserved Ticketing System’ (UTS) app?
    A: To book unreserved tickets online
90. Q: Which body handles the arbitration of disputes in Indian Railways?
    A: Railway Claims Tribunal