CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Air Bubble Agreement Between India and Saudi Arabia for UPSC Prelims. An air bubble agreement between India and Saudi Arabia has been signed and came into effect on 1st January 2022, allowing all qualifying travelers to travel between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -2022, India has air bubble arrangements with 35 countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, as long as the suspension of normal international civil flights is in effect, US India Air bubble flights will continue to be operated by airlines such as Air India, United Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Etihad Airways, Delta Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.