LIFELINE UDAN

IN NEWS:

• To ensure a steady supply of essentials during the time of lockdown, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry launched ‘Lifeline Udan’.

ABOUT LIFELINE UDAN:

• Flights are operated to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country amid the lockdown to support India’s fight against Covid-19
• Flights under the initiative are being operated by Air India, Alliance Air, Indian Air Force, Pawan Hans and private carriers.
• Special focus has been on the North East Region, island territories and the hill states. Air India and IAF collaborated primarily for J&K, Ladakh, North-East and other island regions.
• Bulk of the cargo comprises light-weight and voluminous products like masks, gloves and other consumables.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Lifeline Udan:

1. It was launched to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country amid the lockdown
2. It was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Choose the incorrect statements from the codes given below:   

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to Prelims question