Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 20 June 2024 | Current Affairs & General Knowledge - CLAT PDF Download

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) has issued an advisory circular on "Gender Equality in Civil Aviation Sector" for stakeholders to increase the number of women in various positions to ensure 25 per cent representation by 2025. The stakeholders are advised to promote "enhanced representation" of women in the aviation workforce, introduce leadership and mentorship programmes for women in the organisation, address the issue of stereotypes and gender bias and promote a better work-life balance for women employees, an official source said on Wednesday.
The circular, according to the official, is in line with the principle of gender equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) vision to promote equal opportunities to achieve gender equality in aviation.
The circular lists various steps that can be taken by the stakeholders to improve their policies and practices to address the issues of gender equality at the workplace.
"These steps include adopting zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, identifying diversity objectives and formulating HR policies to achieve the same, diversifying the work profiles of women employees, highlighting women role models/achievers and other facilitative steps that promote a gender inclusive work culture," said the official.
[Excerpt from Economic Times “DGCA Issues Advisory for Gender Equality in Aviation by 2025” Dated 20/06/24]

Q1: What is the primary objective of the DGCA's recent circular regarding gender equality in Indian civil aviation?
(a) Increase the number of international flights
(b) Ensure at least 25% women representation in aviation jobs by 2023
(c) Improve safety standards in aviation
(d) Enhance technological advancements in aviation

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Q2: Which of the following is NOT a strategic step recommended by the DGCA to promote gender equality?
(a) Promoting work-life balance
(b) Leadership and mentorship programs
(c) Introducing new aviation technologies
(d) Zero tolerance towards sexual harassment

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Q3: What does the DGCA's initiative aim to address regarding workplace culture?
(a) Increasing salaries of pilots
(b) Raising awareness about biases and stereotypes
(c) Reducing the number of flights
(d) Increasing international collaborations

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Q4: The DGCA's circular aligns with the goals of which international organization?
(a) International Air Transport Association (IATA)
(b) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
(c) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
(d) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

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Q5: Which recommendation focuses on the prevention of inappropriate behavior in the aviation field?
(a) Leadership and mentorship programs
(b) Promoting work-life balance
(c) Zero tolerance towards sexual harassment
(d) Setting diversity goals

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