Road Accidents in India Current Affairs, GK & News
India State Support Programme for Road Safety
On June 28, 2022, the World Bank approved a USD 250 million loan for the road safety programme of Indian government, which addresses the high road accident fatality rate in India. Highlights International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has approved the variable spread loan. It has a maturity of 18 years along with a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Topics: India State Support Programme for Road Safety • National Harmonized Crash Database system • Road Accidents in India • World Bank
What is Bharat-NCAP?
On June 24, 2022, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approved the Draft GSR Notification for introducing Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program), in a bid to bring safer cars for India. About Bharat NCAP The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) provides a mechanism, wherein automobiles in India will be accorded ‘Star Ratings’, on ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Bharat-NCAP • New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) • original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) • Road Accident Deaths • Road Accidents in India
‘Road Accidents in India- 2020’ Report
In a report titled ‘Road accidents in India- 2020′, it has been highlighted that there has been a sharp decline in road accidents in 2020 as compared to 2019. The report has been released by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH). According to the report, compared to the previous year’s average, total road ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways • Road Accident Fatalities • Road accidents • Road Accidents in India • Road Accidents in India- 2020 Report
Draft Notification on Six mandatory Airbags
Union government has started the process of making six airbags mandatory from October 1, 2022. Airbags will be made mandatory for all cars being sold in India. Highlights Government issued a draft notification and asked for public comments and stakeholders’ comments on the proposed rule. This notification is a follow-up to appeal made by Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Airbags in Car • Draft Notification on Six mandatory Airbags • Nitin Gadkari • Road Accident Deaths • Road Accidents in India • Union transport minister
Centre to constitute National Road Safety Board
Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notified to set up a “National Road Safety Board” recently. Key Facts The National Safety Board will be responsible for promotion of road safety, innovation and adoption of new technology. It will also regulate traffic and motor vehicles. Notification also specifies provisions for the composition, eligibility for Chairman ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: National Road Safety Board • Road Accidents in India • Road safety • Road traffic management • Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Road Transport Ministry’s scheme for ‘Good Samaritans’
Ministry of road, transport & highways launched a scheme for “Good Samaritans” on October 4, 2021. Key facts Scheme will be effective from October 15, 2021 and will run till March 31, 2026. Under the scheme, a cash award of Rs 5,000 will be provided per accident, to those saving the life of a road accident victim by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Ministry of Road Transport and Highway • Motor Vehicle Amendment Act 2019 • Road Accident Deaths • Road Accidents in India • scheme for Good Samaritans • Worthiest Good Samaritans