CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The first National Road Safety week was observed in 1989. Activities during 2021 National Road Safety Month: i. Union Minister Rajnath Singh along with Nitin Gadkari launched the Digital Road Safety Wall Calendar.

Detailed explanation-2: -The period from January 5 to January 28 is being celebrated as National Road Safety Month. During this campaign to make citizens aware of road safety, different types of events are being organized by the Safety Engineering Department of BSL.

Detailed explanation-3: -On March 15, 2010 the Centre sanctioned the National Road Safety policy, recommended by the Sunder Committee. The Road Safety Week celebration is initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with an aim to raise public awareness about traffic rules.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first National Road Safety Week was introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and observed in 1989. On March 15, 2010 the government sanctioned the National Road Safety Policy, recommended by the Sunder Committee. The aim is to raise public awareness about traffic rules.

Detailed explanation-5: -To save millions of lives that are endangered worldwide as road safety continues to be a significant concern, National Road Safety Week is celebrated from January 11 to 17 of every year to raise awareness to prevent death and injuries worldwide.