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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 45

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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Who launched the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) in 2022?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Jyotiraditya Scindia.

  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) under the “International Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN)” initiative.
  • The main objective of the scheme is to improve air connectivity between the certain Indian States with designated international destinations to promote the socio-economic growth of the Indian state.
  • The scheme is also supported by the State Government of Assam, Manipur and Tripura have specified routes connecting Guwahati, Imphal and Agartala with selected international destinations viz. Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Yangon, Hanoi, Mandalay, Kunming and Chittagong.