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Name the train which had put up about 40 painting made by disabled artists in its compartment.


Mumbai - Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express
(This will  be soon extended by the Western Railways to other trains.)


When did the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy occur?


June 13, 1997
(The fire broke out in the Uphaar Cinema during the screening of the movie 'Border.' The SC had reduced the prison sentence imposed on one of the owners of the Uphaar cinema theatre and let the another go free due to his 'advanced age.')


Who won the GK Reddy Memorial National Award for excellence in journalism?


Karan Thapar


Which judgment struck down the legalisation of jallikattu in 2014?


Animal Welfare Board of India v. A Nagappa
(SC declared that animals has a right to life.)


Who was the first member of the Indian Parliament to introduce a private bill on animal protection laws?


Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1952.
(Her bill led to the formation of a committee to study on animal protection laws and subsequently, led to the enactment of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 )


What were the total number of seats secured by BJP in the 2014 General Elections in UP?


73/80 seats.
(In 2011, they secured only 11 seats.)


Name the judges in the thre-judge bench who upheld the stay on the travel ban of the immigrants.


Richard Clifton; William Canby; Michelle Friedland of the 9th Circuit of Appeals in San Fransico