CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Odisha. Odisha government has launched Rakshak, a road safety initiative. In a first-of-its-kind state-level program, 30, 000 volunteers staying or working at the eateries and different business establishments located near accident-prone spots will be trained as first responders to road accidents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the program, 300 master trainers will train 30, 000 local people, staying or working at the eateries and different business establishments located near accident-prone spots. These 30, 000 volunteers will be trained as First Responders to road accidents.

Detailed explanation-3: -Historically, Odisha has scored 66% and categorized as ‘high performer’ in implementing road safety measures during audit conducted by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCRS).

Detailed explanation-4: -Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is observing the Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th January 2023, under “Swachhata Pakhwada", to propagate the cause of safer roads for all.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Road Safety Week was celebrated for the first time in 1989. On March 15, 2010 the Centre sanctioned the National Road Safety policy, recommended by the Sunder Committee.