Nitin Gadkari Launches DigiELV Trading Platform

Current Context: The ‘DigiELV’ trading platform was launched by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on December 19, 2023.

• The event took place at The Theatre, IHC, Delhi. This platform allows anyone who owns a Certificate of Deposit (CD) to sell it.
• In his announcement, Gadkari emphasized the need for a network of 1,000 vehicle scrapping centers and 400 automated fitness test centers across the nation.
• He revealed that the road ministry has already approved 85 vehicle scrapping facilities.
• This initiative is a significant step towards promoting vehicle scrapping and recycling in India.

Question:

Q.1 Who launched the ‘DigiELV’ trading platform?
a. Narendra Modi
b. Nitin Gadkari
c. Amit Shah
d. Rajnath Singh