January 17th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Road Safety Month 2. Buddhist Circuit
Context:
The National Road Safety Month is observed from 18th January to 17th February.
About the National Road Safety Month:
- It is an initiative by the government to enhance awareness about road safety and reduce road accidents in India.
- Activities planned during the National Road Safety Month include the launch of a film on road safety, flag-off of a National Championship Safe Speed Challenge from Wagah border to Kanyakumari, and giving away of awards for Road Safety.
- State Governments, PSUs, and insurance companies will also participate in awareness-creating activities, with seminars, walkathons and poster-making competitions.
Road accidents in India:
- Road accidents continue to be a leading cause of death, disabilities and hospitalisation in India, which accounts for 11% of accidents-related fatalities worldwide.
- Over 400 people are killed in road accidents every day and over 1,200 injured every single day in India.
Also read: Road Safety And Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019
Context:
Ministry of Tourism organises ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ Webinar on “Exploring Buddhist Circuit by Train”.
What is a Tourist Circuit?
- A Tourist Circuit is defined as a route having at least three major tourist destinations which are distinct and apart.
- Circuits should have well-defined entry and exit points. A tourist who enters should get motivated to visit most of the places identified in the circuit.
- A Circuit could be confined to a State or could be a regional circuit covering more than one State/Union Territory. These circuits may have one dominant theme and other sub-themes.
Read more about the Buddhist Circuit in the linked article.
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January 17th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here
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