- The Global Happiness survey 2019 was conducted by Ipsos’s Global Advisor online survey platform. The survey included 28 countries and all the data for the survey was taken between May 24th and June 7th, 2019 by the organisation.
The Global Happiness survey 2019
The Hindu Editorial : 13th September
Futile fines: On traffic violation penalties
Better enforcement and infrastructure are key to mitigating anger over higher road fines
The steep penalties for violation of road rules that came into force on September 1 under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 have produced a backlash, with several State governments opting to reduce the quantum of fines, or even to reject the new provisions. Gujarat has announced a substantial reduction in the fines, West Bengal has refused to adopt the higher penalties, Karnataka and Kerala are studying the prospects to make the provisions less stringent, and others are proceeding with caution. Motorists have reacted with outrage at the imposition of fines by the police, obviously upset at State governments pursuing enforcement without upgrading road infrastructure and making administrative arrangements for issue of transport documents. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has reiterated that it is left to the States to choose the quantum of fines, since it is their responsibility to bring about deterrence and protect the lives of citizens. Mr. Gadkari’s argument is valid, and the intent behind amending the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be faulted. After all, India has some of the deadliest roads in the world, and 1,47,913 people died in road accidents only during 2017. The question that has arisen is whether enhanced fines can radically change this record when other determinants, beginning with administrative reform, remain untouched.
How to Solve Sentence Correction & New Pattern Error Spotting Questions
Sentence Correction has emerged as an important topic for the English Language Section of Bank Exams. In this post, we will discuss the important concepts of Sentence Correction as well as new pattern error
Sentence Correction & New Pattern Error Spotting Questions
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