Civil Aviation Ministry
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
IATA partners with Civil Aviation Ministry and National Aviation University
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and National Aviation University (NAU) to enhance human resource availability in India’s aviation industry. Key Facts The three parties to the MoU ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Union Civil Aviation Ministry gives nod for four Greenfield Airports
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has given clearance for four greenfield airports in two states. Of the total four approved greenfield airports, three will be in Andhra Pradesh and one at international airport at Dholera in Gujarat. Key facts In ..