Q. With respect to the Chicago Convention, consider the following statements:
It established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the UN.
India is not a member of this convention.
It was signed on 7 December 1944.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Answer:
Only 1 & 3
Notes:
The Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention, established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the UN charged with coordinating international air travel.
The Convention establishes rules of airspace, aircraft registration and safety, security, and sustainability, and details the rights of the signatories in relation to air travel.
The Convention also contains provisions pertaining to taxation.
Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as Chicago Convention), was signed on 7 December 1944 by 52 States including India. Thus, India is founding member of this convention.