Source: NIE Subject: Miscellaneous/Science and Technology Context: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed an Aadhaar-like unique ID for electric vehicle batteries to ensure lifecycle traceability and efficient recycling. The draft guidelines introduce the Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to enhance transparency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance in India’s growing EV ecosystem. About Battery …
Context: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reiterated protections and incentives under the Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) Scheme to encourage bystanders to help road accident victims without fear of legal or procedural harassment. About Rah-Veer: What it is? Rah-Veer is a Good Samaritan initiative notified under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, …
Source: ET Subject: Government Schemes Context: Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft has been released by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), expanding India’s crash-safety rating system with new test categories and higher safety benchmarks. About Draft Bharat NCAP 2.0: What it is? A revised vehicle safety rating programme that evaluates crashworthiness and safety technologies …
Source: NIE Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has made it mandatory for all highway Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to include analysis using ISRO’s National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM). About National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM): What it is? A geo-spatial platform providing real-time, space-based data for disaster preparedness, …
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Source: NIE Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, connecting Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib (12.4 km) and Sonprayag-Kedarnath (12.9 km). About Hemkund Sahib Ji: Location: Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 4,632 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas. Connectivity: Currently accessible via …
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Source: IE Context: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued guidelines to use urban solid waste in building National Highways. This move aims to reduce the environmental impact of sourcing construction materials like soil, often taken from agricultural fields. Successful pilot projects on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway have demonstrated …
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