Q. With reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), consider the following statements:
- ICAO is a specialized intergovernmental agency linked to the UN.
- Established in 1947 by the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
- It acts as a platform for global cooperation and discussion on civil aviation amongst all countries of the world.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes:
- ICAO is an intergovernmental specialized agency associated with the United Nations (UN).
- It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as the Chicago Convention.
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- ICAO promotes safe, efficient, and peaceful international air transport, ensuring fair opportunities for all nations to operate airlines. It sets global standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, economic growth, and environmental performance. Acting as a platform for cooperation among its 193 member states, ICAO supports aviation market liberalization, develops legal frameworks to maintain safety amid aviation growth, and advances international aviation law.
Thus, only two of the statements are correct.