CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ministry has two wings: Roads wing and Transport wing. Main Responsibilities: Planning, development and maintenance of National Highways in the country. Extends technical and financial support to State Governments for the development of state roads and the roads of inter-state connectivity and economic importance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Motor Vehicles Act, passed in the year 1988 by the Indian Parliament, regulates almost all aspects of road transport vehicles. It has provisions for traffic regulations, vehicle insurance, registration of motor vehicles, controlling permits and penalties.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has already notified a number of regulations for upgrading emission and safety features in Indian automobiles.