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Aero – India 2023
The Defence Ministry has been organizing the Aero – India Show since 1996. Other organizations such as DRDO, the Indian Air Force, Civil Aviation, and the Department of Space join the ministry to organize the show. The show is one of the largest air shows in Asia. Service providers of Indian aerospace and other manufacturers ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Aatmanirbhar Bharat • Aero India • Aero India show • Air shows • Airbus • Aviation Sector • Boeing • civil aviation • Civil Aviation Ministry • Defence exports • DRDO • Indian Air Force (IAF) • Yelahanka
NITI Aayog: Experience Studio on Drones
An experience studio on drones at NITI Aayog was launched by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation. What is the aim of the experience studio on drones? To create a collaborative ecosystem, thereby encouraging innovation and pushing for the usage of drones for public services. How the experience studio on drones will be beneficial to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: CEO of NITI Ayog • Civil Aviation Ministry • Delivery Drones • Drones
Indian Music on flights and at airports
Accepting the request of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia advised airlines in India to play Indian music on their flights and at airports in India. Key Points This decision was taken as music played by most airlines worldwide is quintessential of country to which the airline belongs. For ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Carnatic music • Civil aviation in India • Civil Aviation Ministry • Hindustani music • Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) • Indian music
Shirdi airport declared as Major Airport
Civil Aviation Ministry declared Shirdi airport as a major airport on November 10, 2021 under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act, 2008. Highlights The approval was given by exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (i) of section 2 of the 2008 act. President Ramnath Kovind had inaugurated the Shirdi Airport on October 2, 2017. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: AERA Act • Aircraft Act 1934 • Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) • Civil Aviation Ministry • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) • Shirdi Airport • Shirdi airport declared as Major Airport
Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020
The Lok Sabha recently passed Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020. The bill was passed through voice vote in the lower house. The amendments are being made to fulfil the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization. Highlights The amendment aims to regulate three regulatory bodies namely Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCA), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Accidents • Air services • Bills and Acts • Bureau of Civil Aviation Security • Civil Aviation Ministry • CLAT • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) • Indian aircrafts
Government approves proposal for setting up of water aerodromes in the country
Union Civil Aviation Ministry has given in-principle approval to set up water aerodromes in the country. To start with it has identified five states: Odisha, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Assam for development of water aerodromes. In the first phase of the project, Chilka Lake (Odisha), Sabarmati River Front and Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat) have ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Topics: Aviation Sector • Business • Civil Aviation Ministry • Economy • Government Policy • National • Odisha • Sea Planes • Water Aerodromes