CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Requested by the United Nations General Assembly, the Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week was held from 6-12 May 2019. This Week focused on leadership for road safety. It is widely acknowledged that stronger leadership for road safety is needed to achieve the Global Goals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theme for Road Safety Week 2019 is same as last year – “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha”.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme of the 33rd Road Safety Week 2022 is ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’. Road Safety Week is celebrated from January 11 to January 17 every year.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’. The aim is to raise public awareness about traffic rules. The campaign emphasizes various measures that people should take to comply with the government’s safety regulations and, as a result, keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Detailed explanation-5: -While the theme of last year’s road safety week was ‘Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha’ and focussed on how safety on roads equates to life longevity, the theme of National Road Safety Week 2023 is ‘Parvah krenge surakshit rahenge’ to promote the cause of safer roads for all.