Ministry of Civil Aviation Unveils 'Fare Se Fursat' for Uniform Regional Airfares
The initiative was inaugurated with a maiden flight connecting Rewa in Madhya Pradesh to Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
Operated by Alliance Air, the scheme covers six initial regional routes including Delhi-Jaipur and Chennai-Hyderabad.
The primary goal is to eliminate surge pricing and last-minute fare hikes, making regional air travel more accessible to the common man.
This policy shift is a significant move towards stabilizing the volatile regional aviation market.
Key Facts / Static GK
Alliance Air HQ: Delhi
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh: Mohan Yadav
Q Practice Quiz — 21 March 2026
1. Which agency is responsible for implementing the MSP support for cotton as per the recent CCEA approval?
Explanation: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) is the implementing agency for the ₹1,718.56 crore MSP support approved for the 2023-24 cotton season.
2. What are the two primary rock layers identified at the Kalinjar Fort National Geo-Heritage Site?
Explanation: The site features Bundelkhand Granite (ancient basement rock) and Kaimur Sandstone (sedimentary layer), aged 2.5 billion and 1.2 billion years respectively.
3. Regarding the 'Fare Se Fursat' scheme, which of the following statements is true?
Explanation: The core feature of the scheme is 'One Route One Fare,' meaning the price is uniform and does not fluctuate with booking time or surge demand.
4. Where has Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched India's first LPG ATM?
Explanation: India's first LPG ATM was launched by BPCL in Gurugram, Haryana, specifically at Central Park Flower Valley, Sohna.
5. The 'Krishi Sakhi' initiative by AIC is globally aligned with which international observance?
Explanation: Krishi Sakhi is linked with the UN's International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 to empower women in the agricultural sector.
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