Q. With reference to the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APACMC), consider the following statements:
1.It is an event organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address various issues related to civil aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.
2.The conference has stressed on limiting passenger traffic for the India’s aviation sector.
3.The conference describes India’s position in the global aviation market as the most sustainable aviation market globally.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APACMC) is organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address various issues related to civil aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The focus areas for India include making aviation more accessible and affordable, sustainability, and growth in passenger traffic. India is projected to have significant growth in passenger traffic, aiming to reach 250 million annually. The conference highlights that India is among the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world and emphasizes the importance of sustainability. However, it does not describe India as the most sustainable aviation market globally.
Source: The Hindu
