River Information System - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   The RIS system, the first of its kind, has been inaugurated in India for operation of Border Haat. What does RIS stand for?

a. Riverine Information Service
b. River Informational System
c. River Information System
d. River Informational Schedule
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: River Information System

Explanation:
Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the River Information System/RIS. The first of its kind in India, the new system will encourage safe and accurate navigation on National Waterway 1 on the Ganga River. RIS is being implemented by Inland Waterways Authority of India. RIS aims to streamline the exchange of information between waterway operators and users.