Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah and Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu review passenger facilities, security arrangements, and the immigration system at major airports
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah and Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu reviewed passenger facilities, security arrangements, and the immigration system at major airports. The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, Secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Chairman of Airports Authority of India and several other senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Union Home and Cooperation Minister is Shri Amit Shah.
- 02The Union Minister of Civil Aviation is Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.
- 03A meeting was held to review passenger facilities, security arrangements, and the immigration system at major airports.
- 04The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- 05No specific details are provided about the outcomes or decisions made during the meeting.
- 06The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is responsible for airport security.
- 07The Airports Authority of India is headed by a Chairman.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that the CISF is responsible for immigration, but actually it's the responsibility of the immigration authorities at airports.
- Most people think that the Union Home Minister only deals with internal security, but actually he also oversees civil aviation security.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the role of inter-ministerial coordination in ensuring passenger safety and security at major airports.
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Practice this in the exam hall →Prelims Practice MCQs
Which minister reviewed passenger facilities, security arrangements, and the immigration system at major airports?
- A.Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
- B.Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
- C.Union Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh
- D.Union Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Union Home Minister, responsible for internal security and law enforcement, led the review meeting to ensure effective passenger security arrangements at major airports.
Which officer is the Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)?
- A.Director General of Border Security Force
- B.Director General of Central Reserve Police Force
- C.Director General of Central Industrial Security Force
- D.Director General of National Disaster Response Force
The CISF is responsible for the security and safety of major airports in India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which ministry is headed by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu?
- A.Ministry of Defence
- B.Ministry of Home Affairs
- C.Ministry of Railways
- D.Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for regulating and developing the civil aviation sector in India, including airport infrastructure and security.