CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which scheme was launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to help India fight against COVID-19?
A
Covid Care UDAN
B
Lifeline UDAN
C
RAKSHAK UDAN
D
Life UDAN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -68 underserved/unserved destinations which include 58 Airports, 8 Heliports & 2 Water Aerodromes have been connected under UDAN scheme. With 425 new routes initiated under the scheme, UDAN has provided air connectivity to more than 29 States/ UTs across the length and breadth of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Development of new airports during the next five years include construction of Greenfield Airports at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Vijayapura, Hassan and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Noida (Jewar) in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar in Gujarat, and Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new greenfield airport is being developed under the Greenfield Airport Policy of MoCA and a Joint Venture Company between Himachal Pradesh and the Airport Authority of India has been formed.

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