CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Government will launch the 4th phase of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ from which date?
A
August 3, 2020
B
July 31, 2020
C
August 31, 2020
D
July 3, 2020
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: Air India will be conducting 170 flights to and from 17 countries between July 3 and 15 under the fourth phase of the Vande Bharat Mission, according to an official document. The government started the mission on May 6 to help stranded people reach their destinations using special repatriation flights.

Detailed explanation-2: -In response, the government had commenced operation under the Vande Bharat Mission on May 7, 2020 to facilitate return of stranded Indian nationals abroad in a phased manner. The Vande Bharat Mission is considered one of the largest civilian repatriation exercises by any country in recent history.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mission is currently in its 16th phase. As on 31st October 2021, more than 2.17 lakh flights have been operated under Vande Bharat Mission and over 1.83 crore passengers have been facilitated.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Vande Bharat Mission is preparing to enter its 8th Phase on 1st November. The repatriation mission, now the world’s largest, has been ongoing since early May and has grown dramatically since then.

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