1. “Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” किस खेल की प्रतियोगिता है?
[A] फुटबॉल
[B] बेसबॉल
[C] रग्बी
[D] बास्केटबॉल
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Correct Answer: D [बास्केटबॉल]
Notes:
“Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” बास्केटबॉल प्रतियोगिता है। EuroLeague, जिसे Turkish Airlines EuroLeague के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, यूरोप की शीर्ष पेशेवर बास्केटबॉल क्लब प्रतियोगिता है। इसका आयोजन 2000 से Euroleague Basketball द्वारा किया जा रहा है।
2. With reference to international aviation and carbon emissions, consider the following statements:
- CORSIA is an initiative of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address the greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.
- CORSIA aims to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020 by requiring airlines to offset their emissions.
- Participation in CORSIA is mandatory for all countries under the Paris Agreement.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:- Statement 1: Correct. CORSIA is an initiative launched by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to tackle greenhouse gas emissions specifically from international aviation.
- Statement 2: Correct. CORSIA aims to achieve carbon-neutral growth starting from 2020 by requiring airlines to offset emissions through carbon credits or other mechanisms.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Participation in CORSIA is not mandatory for all countries under the Paris Agreement. It is voluntary during the initial phases and becomes mandatory for certain countries later, based on their level of aviation activity.
3. Which airlines has received Indian Government’s nod to start international flights, in September 2023?
[A] Spice Jet
[B] Akasa Air
[C] Go First
[D] Air Deccan
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Correct Answer: B [Akasa Air]
Notes:
Mumbai-headquartered budget airlines Akasa Air has received the Union Government’s nod to start international flights, which is expected before the year-end.
The approval has been received despite mass flight cancellations in the past three months as more than 40 pilots walked out to join rival Tata-led Air India Express.
4. Singapore Airlines owns 25.1% of the Air India group after investing how so many funds?
[A] $267 mn
[B] $257 mn
[C] $247 mn
[D] $237 mn
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Correct Answer: A [$267 mn]
Notes:
Singapore Airlines gets a 25.1% stake in Air India group after injecting $267 mn.
5. Which Indian airlines are expected to purchase 220 Boeing jets for $34 billion?
[A] Go First
[B] Vistara
[C] IndiGo
[D] Air India
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Correct Answer: D [Air India]
Notes:
Air India to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion.
6. A Yeti Airlines with 72 passengers crashed in which country, in its deadliest plane crash in 30 years?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Nepal faces its deadliest plane crash in 30 years as the Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara crashed.
There were 72 passengers and crew aboard the Yeti Airlines and all passengers were dead after the crash. The Himalayan country has some of the most difficult terrain to navigate. The European Union has banned Nepalese airlines from its airspace over concerns about training and maintenance standards.
7. Which airline has been recognized by GMR Delhi Airport Awards as the “Safety Performance of the Year” for being the highest performer among self-handling airlines?
[A] Vistara
[B] Go First
[C] Air India
[D] SpiceJet
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Correct Answer: D [SpiceJet]
Notes:
SpiceJet has been awarded the ‘Safety Performer of the Year’ award by GMR Delhi Airport Awards for being the top performer among the self-handling airlines.
8. Consider the following statements:- Fly Net Zero is the commitment of airlines to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.
- The USA has set the earliest deadline for fossil-free domestic flights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Fly Net Zero is the airline industry’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The Swedish aviation sector aims for fossil-free domestic flights by 2030 and all flights from Sweden by 2045. The European Union plans to eliminate tax exemptions for jet fuel and promote sustainable fuels. Flight shame, or flygskam, is a movement that began in Sweden in 2018, encouraging reduced flying to lower carbon emissions. The U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through sustainable aviation fuel production, new aircraft technologies, operational efficiency, and reduced airport emissions.
9. Which year has the merger of Air India and Vistara been agreed upon by Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons?
[A] 2024
[B] 2023
[C] 2025
[D] 2026
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Correct Answer: A [2024]
Notes:
Vistara airlines will be merged with Tata-owned Air India by March 2024. Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
10. From January 2023, what is the regional air connectivity levy charged from commercial airlines under UDAN scheme?
[A] Rs 1000 per departure
[B] Rs 5000 per departure
[C] Rs 10000 per departure
[D] Rs 20000 per departure
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 10000 per departure]
Notes:
The Union government announced that regional air connectivity levy charged from commercial airlines under the UDAN scheme will be increased to ₹10,000 per departure from January 1, 2023.
Currently, the levy under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme is ₹5,000 per departure. The levy will further increase to ₹15,000 from April 2023 till April 2027.
