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Rahul Himalian Takes Over as Additional CMD at IRCTC

Ministry of Railways has designated Rahul Himalian as the Additional Chairman and Managing Director of IRCTC.
He steps into the leadership post succeeding Sanjay Kumar Jain.
IRCTC operates as a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Railways.
This executive transition comes as IRCTC strengthens its catering, ticketing, and hospitality services across the national rail network.

Key Facts / Static GK

IRCTC Founded: 1999
IRCTC Headquarters: New Delhi

Q Practice Quiz — 22 July 2026

1. Who has been appointed as the Additional Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC in July 2026?

A Sanjay Kumar Jain
B Rahul Himalian
C Ashish Gautam
D Pradeep Kumar
E Anil Kumar Lahoti

Explanation: Rahul Himalian was appointed as the Additional Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), succeeding Sanjay Kumar Jain.

2. Where is the Amul Bengal Dairy Project, featuring the world's largest curd manufacturing plant, being established?

A Siliguri, West Bengal
B Howrah Food Park, West Bengal
C Asansol, West Bengal
D Anand, Gujarat
E Ranchi, Jharkhand

Explanation: The Amul Bengal Dairy Project is being developed at Howrah Food Park in West Bengal with an outlay of approximately ₹700 crore.

3. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Army to support flood relief work in Assam?

A Operation Flood Relief
B Operation Jal Rahat
C Operation Madad
D Operation Ganga
E Operation Meghdoot

Explanation: 'Operation Jal Rahat' was launched by the Indian Army in coordination with the Assam government to provide rescue and relief support during floods.

4. What is the monthly fee for the Digital Local Pass launched by NHAI for residents within a 20 km radius of eligible toll plazas?

A ₹200
B ₹250
C ₹300
D ₹350
E ₹500

Explanation: The Digital Local Pass fee is set at ₹350 per month, granting unlimited toll pass travels to residents living within a 20-kilometre radius of the toll plaza.

5. On which OTT ecosystem platform is the 'Gems of India' challenge hosted?

A Doordarshan Play
B MyWAVES (WAVES OTT)
C Bharat OTT
D Prasar Media
E YouTube India

Explanation: The 'Gems of India' challenge is hosted on the MyWAVES platform, which forms part of the WAVES OTT ecosystem.

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