An integrated mobile application developed to serve various passenger requirements, including apply and renewal of travel concession ID card is known as _________.

1. A

   Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS)

2. B

   Rail Sahyogi

3. C

   Rail Saarthi

4. D

   Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) on Mobile

Appeared in: SGPGI Nursing Officer-2024

Explanation

• Rail Saarthi (Synergised Advanced Application Rail Travel Help and Information) is designed as an all-in-one mobile application for Indian Railways passengers.
• It integrates various services into a single window, including ticket booking (reserved/unreserved), enquiries, meal booking, and lodging.
• A key feature mentioned in the question, applying for and renewing travel concession ID cards, is a function available within the Rail Saarthi app.
• This integration makes it the correct answer for an application serving 'various passenger requirements'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) is the IT wing of Indian Railways. It is an organization that builds and manages the software, not the passenger-facing application itself.
• Option B: Rail Sahyogi is a web portal, not a mobile app for general passengers. Its purpose is to facilitate contributions from corporates for improving railway station amenities under CSR initiatives.
• Option D: The Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) on Mobile app has a very specific and limited function: booking unreserved tickets, platform tickets, and season passes. It is not an 'integrated' application for 'various' services.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Digital Initiatives by Indian Railways as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests general awareness of major digital initiatives by the Government of India, which is a common component of competitive examinations.
• Knowing the specific functions of different government applications helps in efficiently accessing public services and providing correct information to others.
• This knowledge demonstrates an awareness of public utilities and technological advancements in the country.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the key phrases in the question: 'integrated mobile application' and 'various passenger requirements'. This indicates you are looking for an all-in-one solution.
• Evaluate each option based on these keywords.
• Analyze 'Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS)'. The term 'System' or 'Centre' often refers to an organization or a backend infrastructure, not a user-facing app. This makes it an unlikely answer.
• Consider 'Rail Sahyogi'. This name doesn't immediately suggest passenger services. A quick analysis or prior knowledge would link it to 'cooperation' or 'partnership', fitting its CSR role.
• Compare 'Rail Saarthi' and 'UTS on Mobile'. 'UTS' stands for 'Unreserved Ticketing System', which is a very specific function, contradicting the 'various requirements' part of the question.
• By elimination, 'Rail Saarthi' remains the most plausible option for an integrated application. The name 'Saarthi' (charioteer or guide) also implies a comprehensive helper for travel.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Digital Initiatives by Indian Railways
• Stem keywords: integrated mobile application, passenger requirements, travel concession ID card
• Lead-in keywords: is known as

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