CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which smart phone usage and carriageon board aircraft was prohibited by the Civil Aviation Ministry
A
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7
B
Micromax Canvas Juice
C
Karbonn Titanium
D
Iphone 6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The US Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration has banned the transport of Li-ion batteries and devices that have them in aircraft cargo. This means you can’t pack your phones or laptops or other Li-ion battery powered devices inside the suitcase and check in the aircraft.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the agency responsible for air safety standards in India, banned Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights over increasing number of incidents of the phone catching fire.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards. The DGCA also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

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