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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has signed a MoU with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India for Regional Connectivity Scheme
A
New Delhi
B
Karnataka
C
Jharkhand
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian prime minister Narendra Modi launched the scheme on 27 April 2017 by flagging off the inaugural regional flights between Delhi and Shimla, and also between Kadapa-Hyderabad-Nanded.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Scheme has benefitted a diverse set of stakeholders. Passengers have got the benefits of air connectivity. Airlines have received concessions for operating regional routes. Unserved regions have received the direct and indirect benefits of air connectivity for their economic development.

Detailed explanation-4: -UDAN is a regional connectivity scheme spearheaded by the Government of India (GoI). The full form of UDAN is ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik’ and aims to develop smaller regional airports to allow common citizens easier access to aviation services. The scheme is an important government scheme from the IAS Exam point of view.

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