Navi Mumbai International Airport Nears Operations with First Test Flight

सही उत्तर: A

Statement 1 is correct. The NMIA is being developed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) in partnership with CIDCO, which is a classic example of a Public-Private Partnership. Statement 2 is incorrect. While AAI manages many airports, it is not the *primary regulatory body* for *all aspects* of airport development and operations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the primary regulatory body for aviation safety, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation formulates policy. Private players also develop and operate airports. Statement 3 is incorrect. The UDAN scheme aims to connect unserved and underserved airports and regions, making air travel affordable for the common citizen, rather than focusing on Tier-I cities and international hubs.

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 1 is incorrect. CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) is primarily an urban planning and development agency for Maharashtra, established for the development of new towns and industrial areas within the state, not primarily for SEZs across various states. Statement 2 is correct. CIDCO was constituted as a New Town Development Authority under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, to plan and develop new urban centers. Statement 3 is correct. As per the news, CIDCO is a key partner with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) in the development of the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

सही उत्तर: C

Option A describes a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll model, where the private player bears the risk and collects tolls. Option B describes an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, where the government funds and the private player only builds. Option D describes a typical BOT model (either Toll or Annuity, depending on who pays the annuity/collects tolls). Option C accurately describes the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). In HAM, the government typically pays a fixed percentage (e.g., 40%) of the project cost as a grant during the construction phase, and the remaining 60% is invested by the private concessionaire. The government then pays annuity payments to the private entity for construction, operation, and maintenance over the concession period. The revenue risk (e.g., traffic risk for roads) is borne by the government, as the private player does not collect direct user fees.