Source: HT Context: Union Minister of Road Transportation announced that the new FASTag-based annual pass will roll out on August 15, offering smoother toll payments and reduced congestion for private vehicles on national highways. About New FASTag-Based Annual Pass: What is FASTag? An electronic toll collection system that allows vehicles to pay highway tolls automatically …
Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched ‘Rajmarg Saathi’, a modernized Route Patrolling Vehicle (RPV) system to enhance highway safety, emergency response, and road maintenance efficiency. About Rajmarg Saathi: What it is: Rajmarg Saathi is Upgraded Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) designed for efficient highway patrolling and incident management. Aim: Improve highway safety …
Source: PIB Context: The government’s technical committees, including the Central Motor Vehicle Rules-Technical Standing Committee (CMVR-TSC) and the Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC), are working on formulating standards for Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) in vehicles. What is MOIS? Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) is an advanced driver assistance system designed to aid …
Source: PIB Context: National Highways Authority of India, has released its first ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. NHAI initiatives for sustainability include: Using recycled materials in highway construction, including fly-ash and plastic waste; Creating over 100 wildlife crossings to protect wildlife and reduce human-animal conflicts; Undertaken extensive plantation …
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GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Investment models. Context: Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will be the anchor investors for the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with each picking up 25% stake. Besides, NHAI would retain a minimum of 15% equity and the rest …
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