Airports Quiz

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Statement 3 is incorrect as the first film studio in Uttar Pradesh was not set up in Kanpur during the 1960s. The film industry’s early growth in the state was centered around Lucknow and Varanasi, not Kanpur, and there is no significant record of a major film studio established in Kanpur in that period. All other statements are correct.

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Visakhapatnam is a major IT hub and has one of Andhra Pradesh’s three international airports.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will expand the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to 20 more airports in India. It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs. It aims to speed up immigration clearance for Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals with OCI cards. The program, first launched at Delhi’s IGI Airport, facilitates faster and secure international travel. Similar to the U.S. Global Entry Program, it offers quick clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The FTI-TTP is managed through an online portal by the Bureau of Immigration, the nodal agency for implementation.

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Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East announced the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024 results, honoring 12 airports for sustainability achievements. The 2024 theme, Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions, encouraged airports to implement best practices. Efforts included planting trees for carbon reduction, marine life conservation, wetland and ecological restoration, in-house horticulture, and wildlife management strategies to ensure safe operations while preserving biodiversity.

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In 2023, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport secured a spot among the world’s top 10 busiest airports, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport leading the list. Ranked tenth, Delhi’s airport saw significant traffic, amidst a global total passenger forecast nearing 8.5 billion. This marks a notable recovery of 93.8% from pre-pandemic levels, highlighting resurgence in air travel post-COVID-19. The list was released by the Airports Council International (ACI), reflecting a promising trend in global aviation.

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The Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) was awarded the prestigious Platinum rating by the Airports Council International (ACI) in the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) programme 2023. This accolade was in acknowledgment of MIA’s unwavering dedication and significant achievements in green sustainability initiatives. These initiatives included a comprehensive approach to eliminating the use of single-use plastic (SUP) and reducing plastic waste, which underscores the airport’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its efforts towards achieving Net Zero goals.

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Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore was ranked second globally for on-time departures in 2022, with 84.08% of flights departing on time.

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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru and the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were jointly awarded the “Best Airport of the Year” at the 2024 Wings India Awards. The award was presented by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia at an event in Hyderabad on January 18, 2024. The Mangaluru airport was also named the “best airport” in the under 5 million passenger category.

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The U.S. military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact.
With Papua New Guinea’s agreement, the United States will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports, including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and facilities in the capital Port Moresby.