Tag: ROAD SAFETY

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Why does India continue to record high road accident fatalities despite improvements in transport infrastructure? Enumerate measures needed for effective road safety governance.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads. Q6. Why does India continue to record high road accident fatalities despite improvements in transport infrastructure? Enumerate measures needed for effective road safety governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The persistence of high road accident fatalities in India despite expansion of transport infrastructure and increasing …

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PM RAHAT Scheme

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Government Schemes Context: The Government has launched PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) to provide cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims during the Golden Hour. About PM RAHAT Scheme: What it is? PM RAHAT is a national cashless emergency treatment scheme providing financial …

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Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology

Source:  NDTV Subject:   Science and Technology Context: The Government of India has announced that Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology will be rolled out nationwide by end-2026 to reduce road crashes. About Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology: What it is? V2V is a wireless communication system that allows vehicles to directly exchange data with nearby vehicles without relying …

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Rah-Veer

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, …

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Bharat NCAP 2.0

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 …

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National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM)

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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Chhattisgarh Cattle Marking

Context: Chhattisgarh reported 231 road accident deaths from stray cattle in 2.5 years, exceeding Maoist-related fatalities. The government is addressing this with awareness drives and marking cattle horns. Initiatives Taken: Painting Cattle Horns: Stray cattle horns are painted with reflective, high-quality paint to help drivers spot them at night. Collar Belts for Cattle: Collar belts …

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Dakar Declaration

Source: WHO  Context: ‘Dakar Declaration’ was adopted by 21 African countries committing to strengthening reporting on road crash fatalities, enhancing data capture, analysis, sharing, and coordination to shape better road safety policies.   It is being conducted at the first African sub-regional conference on implementing the Global Plan for Road Safety in Dakar, Senegal.