International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS)

Current Context: Ministry of Aviation recently launched the IACS under Ude Desh Ka aam Nagrik (UDAN).

• The scheme has been launched with the objective of connecting certain states of the country with international destinations.
• This is a state government-supported scheme.
• North-eastern states of Assam, Manipur, and Tripura will be connected with Bangkok, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Yangon, Hanoi, Mandalay, Kunming & Chittagong.
• Currently, there are 2 international airports in NE in Guwahati and Imphal maintained by Guwahati International Airport Ltd. and Airports Authority of India respectively.

Question:

Q.1 Which North Eastern State will be connected to international destinations under International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS)?
a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Tripura
c. Meghalaya
d. Mizoram