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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which Union Ministry launched India’s first national air sports policy (NASP 2022)? Notes: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced the country’s first national air sports policy (NASP 2022).

Detailed explanation-2: -With a view to groom sportspersons from the state for winning medals in international events and attract investment for sports infrastructure, the Uttar Pradesh government has finalised the Sports Policy-2022 that divides players into three categories for training and development.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022). NASP 2022 lays out the vision of making India as one of the top sports nations by 2030, by providing a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable air sports ecosystem in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NASP, 2022, aims to create a structure that would help “promote the country’s air sports sector, by way of making it safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable.” It includes safety mandates, penalties for violating those norms. Its vision is making India “one of the top air sports nations by 2030”.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is The Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback on 03 Jan, 22. The policy seeks to leverage India’s potential for air sports and places a strong focus on ensuring international best practices in safety.