India, Japan Road Transport Ties Strengthened at 12th Joint Working Group Session

The 12th session of India – Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector was held on 15th October, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and emphasized on advanced construction technologies and sustainable infrastructure development. The meeting aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and reaffirmed the importance of India–Japan cooperation in advancing road and transport infrastructure.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector was held on 15th October, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
02The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) with the participation of representatives from the Government of India and the Government of Japan.
03The deliberations focused on advanced construction technologies, tunnel and bridge engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, and the application of new and digital technologies in road management.
04The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the road transportation sector between India and Japan.
05Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, emphasized the development of world-class, safe, efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven road infrastructure.
06The meeting aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 articulated by Shri Narendra Modi, which envisages India as a developed nation by the centenary of its Independence.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector: 1. The 12th session of India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector was held on 15th October, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. 3. The meeting aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 articulated by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister, which envisages India as a developed nation by the centenary of its Independence. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is true as per fact 1. Statement 2 is false as the meeting was organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, not the Ministry of External Affairs. Statement 3 is true as per fact 5.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The 12th session of India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Statement-II: Bharat Mandapam is a venue that is often used for official meetings and events in India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

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