Q. Consider the following statements about the Brasilia Declaration:

1. It encourages stringent traffic laws by countries to reduce road accidents
2. India is a signatory to Brasilia Declaration

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Brasilia Declaration was adopted in 2015 in Brazil. It lays down recommendations on strengthening existing legislations adopting sustainable transport and strengthening post-crash response. India is a signatory to Brasilia Declaration and therefore is committed to reducing the number of road accidents and fatalities by 50 percent by 2020.