‘Run for Safety’ race organized in the UP

Question- Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department organized the ‘Run for Safety’ race in the state. In this regard, what is not true among the given option?
(a) The race was organized on April 28, 2018.
(b) This race was held from the Chief Minister’s residence (05 Kalidas Marg) to 1090 intersections.
(c) This race was started by sports minister Chetan Chauhan.
(d) Participated in about 800 children of the city in the race.
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On April 28th, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department organized a ‘Run for Safety’ race program aimed to increase public awareness towards road safety.
  • This race was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by flagging it off from his official residence (05 Kalidas Marg).
  • This race took place from Chief Minister’s residence 05 Kalidas Marg to 1090 intersection.
  • Apart from participating in the race about 800 children of the city, about 100 people participated in the race to make people aware about the utility of wearing helmets and road safety for cyclists.
  • Road Safety Week in Uttar Pradesh was celebrated by the Transport Department during 23-30 April, 2018.
  • It is known that this year all the states were directed to celebrate 29th National Road Safety Week, 2018 by the Government of India.
  • The main theme of this year is ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha’.

Reference:
http://www.india.com/hindi-news/uttar-pradesh/run-for-safety-road-safety-week-to-run-till-april-30/
https://up.punjabkesari.in/uttar-pradesh/news/cm-yogi-conducted-road-safety-week-793007