Coffee Table Book on Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train launched on 23 February 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 27 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna, launched the coffee table book 'Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train: Journey of a Thousand Shrines' at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on 23 February 2026.
The book documents the Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train initiative under Indian Railways’ Bharat Gaurav Policy.
The initiative was conceptualised and driven by Dr. Anup Dayanand, IRTS (Retd.).
46 trips have been operated, carrying 28,786 pilgrims and generating ₹25.57 crore in earnings for Indian Railways.