Question

    What is the primary focus of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Government of India and the Government of New Zealand in the field of civil aviation?

    A Cooperation in the development of space technology Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Joint efforts in climate change mitigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Enhancing trade relations between the two countries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Facilitating scheduling of new flight routes and code share services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Promoting cultural exchanges and tourism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Government of India and the Government of New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in civil aviation. This will cover the scheduling of new routes, code share services, traffic rights and capacity entitlement. An Air Services Agreement was signed between New Zealand and India at Auckland on 1 May 2016. The Government of New Zealand and the Government of India have reviewed the existing arrangements relating to air service between the two countries. The MoU signed is expected to further boost the bilateral ties in civil aviation between the two countries. According to the MoU, the designated airline(s) of New Zealand may operate any number of services with any type of aircraft, with third and fourth freedom traffic rights to/from six points in India, namely New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. About New Zealand Capital: Wellington                              Currency: New Zealand dollar

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