ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Ports & Airports
Madurai Airport Accorded International Status by Union Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has officially declared Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an International Airport.
Madurai Airport is recognized as one of the oldest operating airports in the state, located in the prominent temple city.
This move is expected to boost tourism, trade, and international connectivity for the southern region of Tamil Nadu.
International status allows for better infrastructure development and direct global flight operations, enhancing the economic profile of the region.
Madurai Airport is recognized as one of the oldest operating airports in the state, located in the prominent temple city.
This move is expected to boost tourism, trade, and international connectivity for the southern region of Tamil Nadu.
International status allows for better infrastructure development and direct global flight operations, enhancing the economic profile of the region.
Key Facts / Static GK
Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
State Governor: RN Ravi
State Governor: RN Ravi
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
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Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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