Q. With reference to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), consider the following statements:
1.It is responsible for developing Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) to ensure the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation.
2.It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
3.International Emissions Trading Scheme for Aviation (IETSA) is an effort taken by ICAO to address environmental sustainability in global aviation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. ICAO develops and publishes International Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) to promote safety, security, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in international civil aviation. ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established to manage the administration and governance of the Chicago Convention and to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation.
Statement 3 is incorrect. ICAO has implemented the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) to address environmental sustainability and reduce emissions in global aviation.
Source: The Hindu
