National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   How the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 aims to bring down prices of air tickets?

1) Reduced Service tax on tickets (on 10% of the taxable value) for 1 year initially
2) State government will provide police and fire services free of cost
3) Power, water and   other utilities at concessional rates

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • The Policy lays focus on regional connectivity with an aim of providing affordable aviation services in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
  • It will help bring down the prices of air tickets by giving exemptions including service tax, customs duty, landing and parking fee and VAT.
  • Other measures are – There will be no airport charges; Viability Gap Funding (VGF)to airline operators; Reduced Excise duty at 2% on ATF picked at RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) airports, etc.
2)   Which of the following is/are true regarding National Civil Aviation Policy 2016?

1) It encourages development of airports by AAI, State Governments, private sector or in PPP mode.
2) It aims to increase cargo volumes by 4 times to 10 million tonnes by 2027.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:
The Policy aims at:

  • India to become 3rd largest civil aviation market by 2022 from 9th
  • Domestic ticketing to grow from 8 crore in 2015 to 30 crore by 2022
  • Airports having scheduled commercial flights to increase from 77 in 2016 to 127 by 2019
  • Cargo volumes to increase by 4 times to 10 million tonnes by 2027.
  • Ensuring availability of quality certified 3.3 lakh skilled personnel by 2025
  • Development of green-field airports and heliports
  • Enhancing ease of doing business through deregulation, simplified procedures and e-governance
  • Promoting ‘Make In India’ in Civil Aviation Sector
3)   Which of the following is/are true regarding National Civil Aviation Policy 2016?

1) The requirement of 5 years of domestic flying for starting international operations is removed.
2) Regional connectivity has been given prime focus.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

  • The 5/20 rule for commencement of international flight in operation since 2004 is replaced by a formulation which provides a level playing field and allows airlines, both new and old, to commence international operations provided they continue to meet some obligation for domestic operation.
  • All airlines can commence international operations provided they deploy 20 aircraft or 20% of total capacity (in term of average number of seats on all departures put together), whichever is higher, for domestic operations.
  • This is the first time since independence that an integrated Civil Aviation Policy has been brought out by the Ministry. The centre-piece of the policy is to make regional air connectivity a reality. The policy aims to take flying to the masses by making it affordable and convenient. It is enabling Indians to fly at Rs. 2,500 per hour under Regional Connectivity Scheme at unserved airports

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