17 Jan 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Road Safety Month
2. Buddhist Circuit

1. Road Safety Month

Context:

The National Road Safety Month is observed from 18^th January to 17^th 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

2. Buddhist Circuit

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.

Read previous PIB here.

January 17th, 2021, PIB:- Download PDF Here