Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Syllabus: GS2/ Statutory Bodies
In News
- A large-scale cancellation of flights by a major Indian airline recently led the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to grant a one-time exemption from the newly implemented Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Establishment: Created in 1927 as a government organisation.
- Legal status – It is a statutory body which is responsible for the implementation of the Aircraft Act.
- Administrative Control: Functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
- Aim: To promote safe, efficient, and reliable air transport through ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) norms.
Exercise Harimau Shakti
Syllabus: GS3/ Defence
In News
- India and Malaysia have commenced the 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Exercise Harimau Shakti
- It is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army.
- The exercise aimed at training both forces in jungle warfare, counter-insurgency operations, semi-urban combat & enabling smoother cooperation in future missions.
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