Q. With reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), consider the following statements:
1.It oversees civil aviation safety and airworthiness standards in India.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3.It coordinates with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for civil aviation safety standards.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The DGCA is responsible for regulating air transport services to, from, and within India, enforcing civil air regulations, and ensuring air safety and airworthiness standards. The DGCA operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India. The DGCA collaborates with international aviation authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, to develop mutual understanding of each other’s standards and to enhance aviation safety.
Source: The Hindu
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