CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which phase of UDAN scheme has recently been launched by the government?
A
6th
B
8th
C
4th
D
5th
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: -UDAN scheme started in October 2016 with this dream of a common man. In April 2017, the first flight from Shimla to Delhi under the UDAN scheme was flagged off by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi himself. The government compensates in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to airlines for losses due to low fares.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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