Union Government to roll out BS V norms from April 1, 2019

Union Government has decided to advance the date for implementation of Bharat Stage (BS) V and BS VI emission norms for four-wheelers in order to reduce vehicular air pollution from road transport sector. As per advance dates,  BS V norms ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Proposed NHAI International

The Government has decided to set up a separate body NHAI International to venture into the road building business outside India. NHAI-International will have offices in several countries and will work as contractor mostly in the neighbour countries such as ..

E-rickshaws recognized as special category three-wheeled vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highway has issued a notification amending the Motor Vehicles Act, allowing e-rickshaws to ply in New Delhi. Earlier, a Delhi HC judgment had banned e-rickshaws due to safety concerns. But, the Centre has recognized ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

“Road Traffic Act” to replace Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

A new Road Traffic Act will be brought in the winter session of Parliament this year, which will be at par with international Acts in the Road Sector, this was held by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Govt. banned trucks from carrying protruding rods

The Union Government banned vehicles from carrying iron and steel rods, pipes or any protruding material beyond the body frame. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has deleted the provision in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 that ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

CCEA nod to convert 7,200 km of state roads to highways

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its nod to convert 7,200 Kms of states roads into national highways. Together with this, during the UPA regime, approx 17,000 km of the state highways converted into national highways. Also, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Central Government: All public transport vehicles must have GPS by Feb 20, 2014

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways set a deadline for public transport vehicles running in major cities with a population of over 10 lakh to install GPS devices by February 20, 2014. The Union government has directed all ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Person in News: R.P.Singh

Rajinder Pal Singh took charge as Chairman of NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) Mr. Singh is an IAS officer of 1976 batch of Andhra Pradesh Cadre (Retired)

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

National Highways Construction in India

By the end of August 2011, India had around 71,000 kilometers of National Highways which connected all the major cities and state capitals. Most of these highways are in 2 lanes. Around 10,000 kilometers have been converted to 4 lanes ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a major rural roads program launched by the Indian government in 2000. Led by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages across India. ..