HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE AND BIO INPUTS
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True
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True
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation, primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards.
Detailed explanation-2: -There has been a growth of over 33% in the number of passengers carried by Indian domestic carriers in 2021 as compared to 2020. (838.14 lakh passengers in 2021 while 630.11 lakh passengers in 2020). The country now has about 140 airports, up from 74 in 2013-2014 (including Heliports and water domes).
Detailed explanation-3: -The government of India expects to invest $1.83 Bn in the development of airport infrastructure by 2026. The sector has huge impact with economic multiplier of 3.1 and employment multiplier of 6. Direct employment in the aviation and aeronautical manufacturing sector is around 2, 50, 000 employees.
Detailed explanation-4: -Domestic aviation industry on recovery path; passenger traffic 60% higher in FY23. Despite remaining 4% below pre-pandemic volumes of 14.15 crore, domestic air passenger traffic has increased by almost 60% YoY, logging in at around 13.60 crore in FY23, according to ICRA.