Airports Quiz

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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.

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विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस पर, भारतीय विमानपत्तन प्राधिकरण ने “सस्टेनेबल ग्रीन एयरपोर्ट्स मिशन” नामक एक प्रकाशन का अनावरण किया। यह पुस्तिका AAI द्वारा किए गए स्थिरता उपायों और कार्बन न्यूट्रल बनने पर प्रकाश डालती है।

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On World Environment Day, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) unveiled a publication called the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”.
This booklet highlights the sustainability measures undertaken by the AAI and becoming carbon neutral, in line with the Panchamrit goals declared by the Prime Minister of India at COP26.