CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -"DigiYatra, a biometric enabled seamless travel experience based on facial recognition technology aims to provide a new digital experience for air travellers in #India,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, tweeted. With DigiYatra, paperless entry will be allowed for passengers at airports.

Detailed explanation-2: -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).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is 1911. In 1911, the first commercial flight took place from Allahabad to Naini. It was made by a French pilot Monseigneur Piguet covering a distance of about 10 km and carrying 6500 mails on a Humber biplane. It was the beginning of civil aviation in India.