Question: Where will 18th World Road Convention, 2017 be organized?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) India
(d) Italy
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- Between 14th -17th November 2017, 18th World Road Convention, 2017 (WRM 2017-World Road Meeting, 2017) will be organized in India.
- On April 25, 2017, International Road Federation (IRF) announced it.
- The WRM is the biggest global platform for road engineers, safety and transport experts and companies engaged in road safety products.
- Over 4,000 delegates from across the world will attend the convention.
- The theme of this year’s edition is ‘Safe Roads and Smart Mobility: The Engines of Economic Growth’.
- International Road Union is a non-profit and non-political organization that was formed after World War II.
- Its aim is to develop better road and communication systems around the world and help in the use of technology and management that is certified to help in maximizing economic and social benefits of national road investment.
Reference:
https://wrm2017.org/programme/
https://www.nrso.ntua.gr/18th-irf-world-road-meeting/
https://odishatv.in/nation/india-to-host-18th-world-road-meeting-209688/
http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/india-to-host-18th-world-road-meeting/58360336