Government Unveils Viksit UDAN Scheme to Strengthen Regional Air Connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the 'Viksit UDAN Scheme', an advanced phase of the regional airport development scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), backed by a massive budget of over 28,840 crore rupees.
The scheme targets the creation of 100 new airports with a Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) outlay of 12,159 crore rupees over the next eight years.
Additionally, it aims to establish 200 modern helipads (costing 15 crore rupees each) and deploy Viability Gap Funding (VGF) worth 10,043 crore rupees for operating routes over a decade.
This massive structural push is crucial for national infrastructural development and enhances regional trade networks.

Key Facts / Static GK

UDAN Scheme original launch year: 2016
Implementing Agency: Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation

Q Practice Quiz — 6 July 2026

1. Who was recently declared as the President-elect of Peru?

A Dina Boluarte

B Keiko Fujimori

C Pedro Castillo

D Alberto Fujimori

E Martin Vizcarra

Explanation: Keiko Fujimori was officially declared as the winner and the President-elect of Peru.

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) and Dilip Asbe's recent appointment?

A Dilip Asbe's appointment marks India's second direct representation on SWIFT's top board.

B SWIFT is a financial institution that directly holds assets and executes fund transfers.

C The SWIFT code always consists of a mandatory 11-character alphanumeric structure.

D SWIFT was established in 1973 and is headquartered in La Hulpe, Belgium.

E NPCI has no relation with SWIFT's messaging networks.

Explanation: SWIFT was established in 1973 and is headquartered in La Hulpe, Belgium. Dilip Asbe's appointment is India's first direct representation. SWIFT does not transfer or hold money. The code has 8 or 11 characters (the last 3 are optional).

3. Which of the following Indian business leaders has NOT been inducted into the AI for Good Global Commission?

A Mukesh Ambani

B Sunil Bharti Mittal

C Lakshmi Mittal

D Gautam Adani

E None of the above

Explanation: Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Lakshmi Mittal are the three Indian members inducted. Gautam Adani is not among them.

4. Who will represent the Indian delegation at the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva?

A S. Jaishankar

B Kirti Vardhan Singh

C Rajeev Chandrasekhar

D Ashwini Vaishnaw

E Piyush Goyal

Explanation: Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland.

5. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the newly launched Viksit UDAN Scheme?

A The scheme has been launched with a financial outlay of over 28,840 crore rupees.

B Under the CAPEX component, 100 new airports are planned to be developed within 8 years.

C Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of 10,043 crore rupees will be provided for a duration of 5 years.

D The scheme includes the development of 200 modern helipads at a cost of 15 crore rupees each.

E The scheme will procure aircraft/helicopters under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Explanation: The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) has a duration of 10 years, not 5 years. All other statements are correct.

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