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India's civil aviation sector operates under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, governed legally by the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the Aircraft Rules, 1937. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) enforces air safety, aircraft registration, and pilot licensing, while the Airports Authority of India (AAI)—created as a statutory body under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 by merging the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority in 1995—manages 137 airports and sovereign airspace communications. To democratize regional access, the Government launched the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) under the National Civil Aviation Policy in October 2016. UDAN-RCS utilizes Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and capped regional airfares to revive unserved and underserved airstrips and heliports. Major commercial hubs include Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi, India's busiest), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), and Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru). Cochin International Airport in Kerala achieved global distinction in 2015 as the world's first fully solar-powered airport. Large-scale greenfield projects like Noida International Airport at Jewar and Navi Mumbai International Airport continue expanding national aerodrome capacity.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulates safety, airworthiness, and licensing under the Aircraft Act 1934.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was established in 1995 as a statutory body responsible for civil aviation infrastructure and air traffic management.
The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, launched in 2016, provides Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to subsidize regional routes and operationalize unserved airstrips.
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kerala became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015, receiving the UN Champions of the Earth award.
Major greenfield airports being developed to handle urban passenger surges include Jewar (Noida International Airport) and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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1ID: GK-TRAN-00023
easyNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Which international airport in India became the world's first airport to operate fully on solar power in 2015?
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Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kerala became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in August 2015, earning the UN Champions of the Earth Award.
2ID: GK-TRAN-00040
mediumNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, one of the highest commercial airports in the world located at an altitude of 3,256 metres, is situated in which city?
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Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is located in Leh, Ladakh. At 3,256 m (10,682 ft) above mean sea level, it is India's highest commercial passenger airport.
3ID: GK-TRAN-00076
easyNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Which is the busiest international airport in India by both passenger traffic and cargo handling?
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi is the busiest airport in India and South Asia in terms of passenger traffic, aircraft movements, and cargo tonnage.
4ID: GK-TRAN-00082
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Which international airport in Hyderabad is named after a former Prime Minister of India?
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) is an international airport serving Hyderabad, Telangana, opened in 2008 at Shamshabad.
5ID: GK-TRAN-00083
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Kempegowda International Airport, which opened in 2008 to serve as Karnataka's primary international aviation hub, is situated in which city?
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Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is located at Devanahalli near Bengaluru, Karnataka, named after the founder of Bengaluru, Hiriya Kempe Gowda.
6ID: GK-TRAN-00132
easyNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Which international airport in Kerala became the world's first airport to operate completely on solar power?
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Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Nedumbassery, Kerala, became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015 and won the UNEP Champions of the Earth award.
7ID: GK-TRAN-00134
easyNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Which commercial airport serves Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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Veer Savarkar International Airport (also known as Port Blair Airport) is the primary civilian airport serving the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
8ID: GK-TRAN-00148
mediumNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Pakyong Airport, inaugurated in 2018 as a high-altitude greenfield airport, is the only operational commercial airport in which Indian state?
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Pakyong Airport, located near Gangtok at an elevation of 4,590 ft, is a tabletop greenfield airport and the first commercial airport in the state of Sikkim.
9ID: GK-TRAN-00158
mediumNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, situated at an altitude of over 3,250 metres (10,682 ft) above sea level, serves which Indian city?
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Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, Ladakh, situated at 3,256 m altitude, is one of the highest commercial airports in the world.
10ID: GK-TRAN-00188
easy13 Major Sea Ports, Trust/Corporate Ports & Sagarmala
Which airport in India holds the distinction of becoming the world's first fully solar-powered airport?
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Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kerala became the world's first airport to operate fully on solar power in 2015, receiving the UN Champions of the Earth award in 2018.
11ID: GK-TRAN-00189
easy13 Major Sea Ports, Trust/Corporate Ports & Sagarmala
Which is the highest commercial civilian airport operating in India at an elevation of over 3,250 metres?
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Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, Ladakh, situated at an altitude of approximately 3,256 metres (10,682 ft) above sea level, is the highest commercial airport in India.
12ID: GK-TRAN-00347
easyNational Waterways NW-1 to NW-5 & Inland Cargo
Which greenfield international airport in Goa, inaugurated in December 2022, is named in memory of former Defence Minister and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar?
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Manohar International Airport at Mopa in North Goa was developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with GMR Group and named after Manohar Parrikar.
13ID: GK-TRAN-00352
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Which greenfield airport serving Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, was dedicated to the nation in November 2022?
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Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi near Itanagar is the first greenfield airport developed in Arunachal Pradesh, capable of handling Airbus A320 type aircraft.
14ID: GK-CURR-00650
hardNational Events
Which international airport serving Punjab and Chandigarh was officially renamed 'Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport' in a joint ceremony in September 2022?
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Chandigarh International Airport was renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on September 28, 2022, marking the 115th birth anniversary of the revolutionary freedom fighter.
15ID: GK-INDM-00546
easyInfrastructure & Monuments
Which Indian airport became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015?
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Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) in Kerala became the world's first airport entirely powered by solar energy in August 2015, winning the UN Champions of the Earth award.
16ID: GK-STUT-00410
mediumNortheast States & Island Territories
Which island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep hosts the only operational civil airport in the entire archipelago?
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Agatti Aerodrome (operated by the Airports Authority of India) on Agatti Island is the sole airport in the Lakshadweep Union Territory connecting the islands with Kochi.
17ID: GK-TRIV-00478
easyCurrencies Airports
Changi International Airport, frequently voted among the world's best airports, is located in which city-state?
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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is the international gateway of Singapore, renowned for its Jewel complex and indoor waterfall.
18ID: GK-TRIV-00498
mediumCurrencies Airports
King Fahd International Airport, recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest airport in the world by land area (approx. 776 sq km), is in:
Verified Explanation
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, covers approximately 776 square kilometres of land.
19ID: GK-TRIV-00518
hardCurrencies Airports
What is the highest-altitude commercial international airport in the world (located at 4,411 metres / 14,472 ft above sea level)?
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Daocheng Yading Airport in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China sits at 4,411 m (14,472 ft) altitude.
20ID: GK-TRIV-00554
mediumCurrencies Airports
Which multi-award-winning airport built on reclaimed land serves as the primary international gateway to Seoul and the Seoul Capital Area in South Korea?
Verified Explanation
Incheon International Airport (ICN), opened in 2001, consistently ranks among the world's best airports for transit efficiency, passenger amenities, and golf/spa facilities.
21ID: GK-TRIV-00564
mediumCurrencies Airports
Which world-famous international airport, known for its indoor waterfall (Jewel Rain Vortex) and butterfly garden, serves Singapore?
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Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has been voted the World's Best Airport by Skytrax multiple times, serving over 100 international airlines.
22ID: GK-TRIV-00574
hardCurrencies Airports
Hamad International Airport (DOH), world-famous for its massive 23-foot bronze 'Lamp Bear' sculpture by Urs Fischer, serves which capital city in the Middle East?
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Hamad International Airport in Doha opened in 2014, serving as the ultra-modern global hub of Qatar Airways and named World's Best Airport by Skytrax multiple times.
23ID: GK-TRIV-00584
hardCurrencies Airports
Which airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, spanning an enormous land area of approximately 776 square kilometres, is the largest airport in the world by total physical area?
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King Fahd International Airport (DMM) covers 776 sq km (larger than the entire country of Bahrain), opened for commercial operations in 1999.
24ID: GK-TRIV-00599
easyCurrencies Airports
Which world-famous international airport features the HSBC Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall (40 meters high)?
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Singapore Changi Airport's Jewel complex houses the Rain Vortex, surrounded by a four-story terraced indoor rainforest called Shiseido Forest Valley.
25ID: GK-TRIV-00608
easyCurrencies Airports
Which US airport in Georgia is consistently ranked as the world's busiest passenger airport by total passenger traffic?
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves over 100 million passengers annually as the primary hub for Delta Air Lines.
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