Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Current Affairs, GK & News
Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) project
A central accident database management system has been launched by the central government that will help in analyzing the causes of road accidents and devise safety interventions with the aim of reducing such accidents in India. Overview: The name of the system is the Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD). It is an initiative of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Institute of Technology Madras • Integrated Road Accident Database • Integrated Road Accident Database (IRAD) • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • Road Accident
New Ropeway Projects in Himachal Pradesh
With the aim of improving the first and last-mile connectivity through Ropeways, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state government of Himachal Pradesh and National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for the construction of Ropeways in the state. Overview: The MoU has been signed under the central government’s ambitious Parvatmala Yojana. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Himachal Pradesh • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • National Highways Logistics Management Limited • Parvatmala Yojana • Ropeway Projects
Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021
Ministry of road transport and highways announced the detailed procedure of setting “Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF)” under the “vehicle scrapping policy”. Vehicle Scrapping Policy Vehicle Scrapping Policy was launched in August 2021 by prime minister Narendra Modi last month. It was announced by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2021. About the rules ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) • National Vehicle Scrappage Policy • Scrappage Policy • VAHAN database
Bharat series (BH-series): New Registration Mark
Government of India has introduced a new registration mark under the Bharat Series (BH-Series) for new vehicles. Key Points New registration mark was launched in order to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles. This citizen-centric, IT-based solution for vehicle registration was launched for facilitating mobility. Background Government as well as private sector employees undergo station relocation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat series (BH-series) • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • Motor Vehicles Act • Motor Vehicles Act 1988 • Registration Mark for Vehicle
Govt announced New Scheme for Tourist Vehicle Operators
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a new scheme with the objective of promoting tourism and increasing state revenues. The new set of rules will be known as “All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization & Permit Rules, 2021”. The new scheme was announced in the light of increasing travel and tourism in India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • National Permit • New Scheme for Tourist Vehicle Operators • Tourist Vehicle Operators • Transport Development Council
Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone Approved
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Zonal Master Plan (ZMP) prepared by the Uttarakhand Government and appraised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, for the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone. Background: ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone • Border Roads Organization • ChaarDhaam Project • Eco-Sensitive Zone • Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways