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Srinagar bans Storage, Sale, Possession, Use and Transport of UAVs

Authorities in Srinagar district have banned storage, sale, possession, use and transport of drones and similar kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs_ within the territorial jurisdiction of district. What orders were issued? Order asks the authorities to secure aerial space ..

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Corona Virus: UGC reschedules exams; International airlines banned temporarily

On March 19, 2020, the University Grants Commission directed all the affiliated colleges and universities to postpone the ongoing examinations. The evaluation works have also been directed to be rescheduled. The GoI has also ordered other bodies operating under Ministry ..

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Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020

The Aircraft Amendment Bill, 2020 was recently passed by the Lok Sabha. It seeks to make the 3 regulatory bodies in civil aviation sector into statutory bodies. Directorate General of Civil Aviation The Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA ..

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 ..

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Unique Identification Number (UIN) for Drones and Drones Operators

For making identification easier for civil drones and drone operators, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is giving a one-time opportunity to civil drones and drone operators for voluntary disclosure. From 14th January 2020, drones and drone operators are required to ..

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M Sathiyavathy becomes first woman to be appointed as Director General DGCA

IAS officer M Sathiyavathy has become first woman to be appointed as Director General (DG) of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). She will succeed Prabhat Kumar, to become first woman to become the chief aviation regulator for period of ..

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