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    Who is Surekha Yadav and what is her recent achievement in the field of locomotive piloting? 

    A A famous actress who portrayed the role of a locomotive pilot in a recent Bollywood movie. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The first female locomotive pilot in Asia who operated the Vande Bharat Express from Solapur to CSMT in Maharashtra and became the first female Vande Bharat Express loco pilot. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The first female astronaut from India who recently completed a space mission. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A renowned author who recently published a book on locomotive piloting. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Explanation: Surekha Yadav is the first female locomotive pilot in Asia who recently operated the Vande Bharat Express from Solapur to CSMT in Maharashtra. She also became the first female Vande Bharat Express loco pilot. This is a significant achievement as it marks a milestone in the field of locomotive piloting and represents a step forward in gender equality. The Vande Bharat Express, formerly known as Train 18, is a high-performance, electric multiple-unit train operated by Indian Railways. It was designed by RDSO and manufactured by the government-owned Integral Coach Factory, located in Chennai. The first Vande Bharat Express train was inaugurated on February 18, 2019, connecting the capital city of Delhi to the holy city of Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).

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