83rd Indian Road Congress annual session started in Raipur

Current Context: The 83rd Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) started on November 8, 2024, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

• The session is being held at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium & Science College Ground on GE Road, Raipur.
• The theme of the session is "Sustainable Road Infrastructure for Future India".
• The session is chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and organized by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC).
• Key Highlights:
• Inauguration by Nitin Gadkari: The session was inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
• Technical Sessions: Multiple technical sessions are being held to discuss contemporary challenges in road construction and maintenance.
• New Guidelines Released: New guidelines focused on enhancing road safety and construction practices were introduced.
• Highway Research Board Meeting: A meeting of the Highway Research Board is scheduled to develop a roadmap for implementing laboratory research findings.

Question:

1 What is the theme of the 83rd Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC)?

• A) Future of Road Infrastructure
• B) Green Roads for a Sustainable Tomorrow
• C) Sustainable Road Infrastructure for Future India
• D) Innovation in Road Construction

Answer: C) The theme of the 83rd Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) is "Sustainable Road Infrastructure for Future India".