Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports Q5. Analyse the structural challenges facing India’s civil aviation sector. Suggest reforms to ensure safe and sustainable growth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s aviation is scaling rapidly, but repeated disruptions and safety concerns show that growth is outpacing regulatory capacity, manpower depth and …
Source: ET Subject: Polity Context: IndiGo’s mass flight cancellations forced the DGCA to grant a one-time exemption from the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, raising questions about the regulator’s authority and decision-making process. About Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): What it is? The DGCA is India’s statutory civil aviation regulator responsible for …
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Source: TH Subject: Science & Technology Context: Aircraft flying near Delhi reported multiple cases of GNSS spoofing in early November 2025, triggering false cockpit alerts and misleading terrain warnings. About GNSS Spoofing: What is GNSS Spoofing? GNSS spoofing is the intentional transmission of fake satellite navigation signals to mislead receivers such as aircraft, drones, ships …
Source: DH Context: The Air India Flight AI171 crash investigation revealed that both engines of a Boeing 787-8 shut down moments after take-off due to an abrupt movement of fuel control switches to the “CUTOFF” position, triggering loss of thrust and a fatal crash. About Fuel Control Switches: What Are Fuel Control Switches? Fuel control …
