CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Government unveils draft UDAN scheme for international route. Under the scheme, Assam government has committed to fund the subsidy amount of Rs _________ per annum for three years.
A
Rs 175 crore
B
Rs 150 crore
C
Rs 200 crore
D
Rs 100 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UDAN scheme is applicable for a period of 10 years from the date of notification of the scheme. The government has set a target to operationalise 1000 UDAN routes during the currency of the scheme and to revive and develop 100 unserved and underserved airports, heliports, water aerodromes by 2024.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scheme aims to connect small and medium cities with big cities through air service. In the five years, scheme has benefited more than 1 crore passengers till August 4, 2022. In 2014, there were just 74 operational airports in India. The number has now increased to 141 by now.

Detailed explanation-3: -The UDAN Scheme is applicable for a period of 10 years from the date of notification of Scheme. The Government has set a target to operationalize 1000 UDAN routes during the currency of the scheme and to revive/develop 100 unserved & underserved airports/heliports/water aerodromes by 2024.

Detailed explanation-4: -The list of 70 airports has been released based upon geographical, operational and commercial parameters which are now part of regional connectivity scheme UDAN.

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