NHAI Hikes FASTag Annual Pass Fee to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27
Effective from April 1, 2026, the pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll plaza crossings, whichever is earlier.
The revision follows the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.
The pass is eligible for non-commercial vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans equipped with valid FASTags.
Perspective: This adjustment reflects the periodic indexation of toll rates to manage highway maintenance and infrastructure development costs.
Key Facts / Static GK
NHAI Headquarters: New Delhi.
FASTag Launch: 2014 (Mandatory from February 2021).
Q Practice Quiz — 16 March 2026
1. Who administered the oath of office to Syed Ata Hasnain as the Governor of Bihar?
Explanation: As per the Constitution of India, the oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. In this case, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Patna High Court administered the oath.
2. Which Union Ministry was primarily responsible for organizing the 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Explanation: The 'Purple Fest' is an initiative focused on Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
3. What is the new revised fee for the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27?
Explanation: The NHAI has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
4. Tuticorin Airport, which was recently renamed Thoothukudi Airport, is located in which Indian state?
Explanation: The airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The renaming was approved to reflect the local name of the city, Thoothukudi.
5. The festival of 'Chapchar Kut' is associated with which Indian state?
Explanation: Chapchar Kut is the most important traditional spring festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram, celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
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