Q3 · UPSC current affairs · 7 September 2026 · News · Airfare Regulation under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024

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Consider the following statements regarding the civil aviation sector in India:1.The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaces the colonial-era Aircraft Act, 1934.2.The Ministry of Railways holds statutory powers for the enforcement of airline tariffs and safety norms.

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) holds statutory powers for enforcement of airline tariffs and safety norms, not the Ministry of Railways.

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