Motor Vehicles Act Current Affairs, GK & News
New Rules for Kids on Two-wheelers
The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified a new set of rules according to which children under the age of 4 must wear a helmet and safety vest when riding a two-wheeled vehicle. Overview: According to the new rules, the speed of motorcycles carrying children under the age of 4 has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Motor Vehicles Act • Motor Vehicles Act amended • Motorcycles • Safety • two-wheeled vehicle • Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
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
Basic customs duty and health cess on medical oxygen, equipment launched
The Government of India has granted complete exemption from basic health cess on import of oxygen-related equipment and customs duty for a period of three months. Background With the COVID-19 double mutant variant B.1.617 spreading rapidly in the country, the demand for medical oxygen exploded exponentially. In order fulfil this high demand, the Government of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: B.1.617 • COVID-19 • Disaster Management Act 2005 • Double mutant variant • Indian Air Force (IAF) • Indian Railways • medical oxygen • Motor Vehicles Act
Motor Vehicles Act: 10% reduction of road accidents in 5 months
On March 16, 2020, the Minister of Transport Nithin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha that there has been 10% decrease in road accidents since the passage of Motors Vehicles Act. Highlights During the Question Hour, the minister replied that India has pledged to reduce 50% of accidents in 5 years. Also, India signed the World Safety ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Accidents • amendments • Asian Development Bank (ADB) • Bills and Acts • Constitution • Laws • Motor Vehicles Act • Road accidents • World Bank
What is the meaning of 3rd Party Insurance?
Motor third-party insurance cover is basically a statutory requirement as per the Motor Vehicles Act. It is also known as third-party cover or just act-only cover. It is so named as the beneficiary of the policy is not the one from two parties under contract i.e. the car owner or the insurance company. Thus it ..
Topics: Insurance Benefit • Legal Liability • Motor Third Party Insurance • Motor Vehicles Act
E-rickshaws recognized as special category three-wheeled vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highway has issued a notification amending the Motor Vehicles Act, allowing e-rickshaws to ply in New Delhi. Earlier, a Delhi HC judgment had banned e-rickshaws due to safety concerns. But, the Centre has recognized e-rickshaws as a special category and has come out with guidelines for their usage. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Topics: Economy • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • Motor Vehicles Act