Current Context: On 2 December 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an MoU with Reliance Jio in New Delhi to deploy a telecom‑based safety alert system on national highways.
- The aim is to enhance road safety by providing commuters with real‑time warnings about accident‑prone zones, fog, stray animals, and diversions.
- The system will leverage Jio’s 4G/5G network, eliminating the need for roadside hardware.
- Alerts will be delivered through SMS, WhatsApp, and high‑priority voice calls, ensuring maximum reach.
- It will be integrated with NHAI’s Rajmargyatra app and the 1033 emergency helpline.
- Initially launched with Jio, the system will later be expanded to other telecom operators, strengthening India’s smart highway management.
Question:
Q.1 Which organisation signed an MoU with Reliance Jio on 2 December 2025 to deploy a telecom-based safety alert system on national highways?a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
b) National Highways Authority of India
c) National Informatics Centre
d) Bharat Broadband Network Limited
Answer: b) NHAI partnered with Reliance Jio to roll out a real-time safety alert system across national highways.
