Q. With reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, consider the following statements:
1.DGCA is the statutory civil aviation regulator of India.
2.It is responsible for licensing pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, and air traffic controllers in India.
3.It also investigates aircraft accidents and incidents in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the statutory regulatory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
Statement 2 is correct: It is responsible for licensing aviation personnel such as pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, and air traffic controllers, as well as approving flying training schools, thereby ensuring the competence and safety of aviation professionals.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Although DGCA investigates many aviation matters, the investigation of the most serious aircraft accidents is typically carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). DGCA focuses instead on operational oversight, safety audits, and setting noise and emission standards for aircraft.
Source: IE
