CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Maharashtra government on Thursday launched ‘faceless Regional Transport Offices (RTOs)’ to help citizens avail facilities linked to the sector better.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which state/UT has launched faceless ‘Road Transport Offices’ (RTO)? Notes: Maharashtra government has decided to make six Road Transport Office’ (RTO) services online. People, who need a permanent driving licence or verification for an international driving licence will need to go to the RTO.

Detailed explanation-3: -The faceless RTOs will offer six services online. These include the Secondary Registration Certificate, No Objection Certificate, Change of Address on Registration Certificate, Renewal of Driving Licence and Change of Address on Licence and Renewal of Licence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finally, in August 2021, the Delhi Government launched faceless transport services, equipped with e-sign and biometrics-based authentication and instituted an e-Learners License test through AI Based facial recognition (feature mapping) to move the citizen to a complete self-reliant mode.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are 50 RTOs in Maharashtra.