DGCA signed MoU with EASA for Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Innovative Air Mobility

Current Context: DGCA India has signed an MoU with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to collaborate on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Innovative Air Mobility.

• The agreement focuses on the development of certification standards, environmental standards, and other requirements for unmanned aircraft systems and air mobility operations.
• The MoU will also ensure regular information sharing between the two authorities on the technological developments and research in this area and also their respective strategies for outreach to relevant stakeholders.
• The signing of this MoU is expected to result in harmonized standards and accelerated growth of Indian unmanned aviation sector.

Question:

Q.1 Which two civil aviation authorities have signed an MoU for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility?
a. EASA and FAA
b. DGCA India and FAA
c. EASA and CAAC

d. DGCA India and EASA