Q. With reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), consider the following statements:
1.It coordinates with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for regulatory functions.
2.It is responsible for conducting accident investigations for all types of aircraft.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) coordinates with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for regulatory functions. This includes compliance with ICAO standards and amendments.
Statement 2 is incorrect. DGCA is responsible for conducting accident investigations for smaller aircrafts. Larger aircraft accident investigations are handled by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in India.
Source: The Hindu
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