Question

    In November 2022, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the naming of Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar as:

    A Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B East Siang Airport Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Changlang Airport Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Danyi Polo Airport Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar-  It is a domestic airport serving Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, India.  It is located at Hollongi, situated 14 km south from the city centre, in the Papum Pare district. The airport is named after Donyi Polo, the supreme deity of the Tani people, the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh. The name "Donyi Polo" means "Sun and Moon" in the Tani language.  In November 2022, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the naming of Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar as Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar. (Hence option 4 is correct)

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