SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 26

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2022.

Here’s an extended explanation of the National Air Sports Policy (NASP) 2022 in bullet points, without emojis:

• Launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to promote air sports in India.

• Vision: To make India a global hub for air sports by 2030.

• Covers a wide range of air sports like:

  • Paragliding

  • Skydiving

  • Aeromodelling

  • Hot air ballooning

  • Hang gliding

  • Gliding

  • Drone flying, etc.

• Aims to create a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable air sports ecosystem.

• Introduces a 4-tier governance structure:

  1. Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) – Apex governing body

  2. National-level sports associations

  3. State and UT-level units

  4. District-level associations

• Promotes self-regulation by air sports associations, based on global best practices.

• Encourages international collaboration, training, and infrastructure development.

• Expected outcomes:

  • ₹8,000 crore in annual revenue

  • Creation of over 1 lakh direct jobs

• Boosts adventure tourism, economic growth, and skill development in aviation-related sports.

• In summary: NASP 2022 is a strategic policy aimed at unlocking India’s air sports potential and empowering the youth with opportunities in this niche yet promising sector.