CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
DGCA launches which portal to fast-track approval to COVID-19 related drone operations?
A
Jatayu
B
GARUD
C
Drone Udaan
D
Sampati
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s leading drone manufacturer, Garuda Aerospace creates history by becoming India’s first drone startup to receive both Type Certification and RTPO approvals by DGCA for their indigenously designed Kisan Drones.

Detailed explanation-2: -(vi) Drone import policy was notified on 9th February 2022, banning import of foreign drones and freeing up import of drone components. (vii) Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2022 notified on 11th February 2022, abolished the requirement of a drone pilot license.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under the rules, DGCA describes a type certificate as a certificate that is issued for a specific type of unmanned aircraft system (drone) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on the recommendation of the Quality Council of India (QCI) or an authorised testing entity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Quality Council of India (QCI) It was set up with the aim of establishing and operating national accreditation structure and promoting quality through National Quality Campaign.

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