1. ಯಾವ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಯ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು “Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ?
[A] ಫುಟ್ಬಾಲ್
[B] ಬೇಸ್ಬಾಲ್
[C] ರಗ್ಬಿ
[D] ಬ್ಯಾಸ್ಕೆಟ್ಬಾಲ್
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Correct Answer: D [ಬ್ಯಾಸ್ಕೆಟ್ಬಾಲ್]
Notes:
“Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” ಯುರೋಪಿನ ಉನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ಬ್ಯಾಸ್ಕೆಟ್ಬಾಲ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯಾಗಿದೆ, ಇದನ್ನು Euroleague Basketball ಆಯೋಜಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
2. With reference to the UDAN Scheme in India, consider the following statements:
- It aims to make air travel affordable and boost regional connectivity.
- It provides financial incentives to airlines to operate on unserved and underserved routes.
- It focuses exclusively on international air connectivity from metro cities.
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional connectivity scheme aimed at making air travel affordable through Viability Gap Funding and promoting flights to unserved and underserved airports. It incentivizes airlines for regional routes. It is not exclusively focused on international routes from metro cities. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
3. From which airport did Indian Airlines Flight 491 take off before crashing?
[A] Pune Airport
[B] Mumbai Airport
[C] Nagpur Airport
[D] Aurangabad Airport
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Correct Answer: D [Aurangabad Airport]
Notes:
Indian Airlines Flight 491 crashed on 26 April 1993 shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad Airport due to pilot error and collision with a lorry on a public road near the runway. This accident led to improved airport safety regulations and highlighted the importance of securing runways from vehicular traffic.
4. “Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” किस खेल की प्रतियोगिता है?
[A] फुटबॉल
[B] बेसबॉल
[C] रग्बी
[D] बास्केटबॉल
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Correct Answer: D [बास्केटबॉल]
Notes:
“Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” बास्केटबॉल प्रतियोगिता है। EuroLeague, जिसे Turkish Airlines EuroLeague के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, यूरोप की शीर्ष पेशेवर बास्केटबॉल क्लब प्रतियोगिता है। इसका आयोजन 2000 से Euroleague Basketball द्वारा किया जा रहा है।
5. With reference to international aviation and carbon emissions, consider the following statements:
- CORSIA is an initiative of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address the greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.
- CORSIA aims to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020 by requiring airlines to offset their emissions.
- Participation in CORSIA is mandatory for all countries under the Paris Agreement.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:
- Statement 1: Correct. CORSIA is an initiative launched by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to tackle greenhouse gas emissions specifically from international aviation.
- Statement 2: Correct. CORSIA aims to achieve carbon-neutral growth starting from 2020 by requiring airlines to offset emissions through carbon credits or other mechanisms.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Participation in CORSIA is not mandatory for all countries under the Paris Agreement. It is voluntary during the initial phases and becomes mandatory for certain countries later, based on their level of aviation activity.
6. Which airlines has received Indian Government’s nod to start international flights, in September 2023?
[A] Spice Jet
[B] Akasa Air
[C] Go First
[D] Air Deccan
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Correct Answer: B [Akasa Air]
Notes:
Mumbai-headquartered budget airlines Akasa Air has received the Union Government’s nod to start international flights, which is expected before the year-end.
The approval has been received despite mass flight cancellations in the past three months as more than 40 pilots walked out to join rival Tata-led Air India Express.
7. Singapore Airlines owns 25.1% of the Air India group after investing how so many funds?
[A] $267 mn
[B] $257 mn
[C] $247 mn
[D] $237 mn
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Correct Answer: A [$267 mn]
Notes:
Singapore Airlines gets a 25.1% stake in Air India group after injecting $267 mn.
8. Which Indian airlines are expected to purchase 220 Boeing jets for $34 billion?
[A] Go First
[B] Vistara
[C] IndiGo
[D] Air India
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Correct Answer: D [Air India]
Notes:
Air India to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion.
9. A Yeti Airlines with 72 passengers crashed in which country, in its deadliest plane crash in 30 years?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Nepal faces its deadliest plane crash in 30 years as the Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara crashed.
There were 72 passengers and crew aboard the Yeti Airlines and all passengers were dead after the crash. The Himalayan country has some of the most difficult terrain to navigate. The European Union has banned Nepalese airlines from its airspace over concerns about training and maintenance standards.
10. Which airline has been recognized by GMR Delhi Airport Awards as the “Safety Performance of the Year” for being the highest performer among self-handling airlines?
[A] Vistara
[B] Go First
[C] Air India
[D] SpiceJet
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Correct Answer: D [SpiceJet]
Notes:
SpiceJet has been awarded the ‘Safety Performer of the Year’ award by GMR Delhi Airport Awards for being the top performer among the self-handling airlines.
