The Prayas ePathshala

Exams आसान है !

Q1. What are some of the issues associated with the civil aviation sector of India? Discuss briefly.

Paper & Topic: GS III – Infrastructural Development

Model Answer:

Introduction:

Over the past three years, India’s civil aviation sector has experienced some of the nation’s fastest growth. India has overtaken the UK to become the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world, and by 2024, it is predicted to surpass it.

Body:

India’s aviation industry is important:

Contributes to GDP: India’s aviation industry currently makes a $72 billion GDP contribution.
By 2035, the Indian aviation industry will have created 4 million new jobs.
Growth in Allied Sectors: Prior to COVID-19, the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) sector was predicted to increase at a five-year CAGR of over 10% by 2023.
Regional Connectivity: It improves connectivity to North Eastern States and smaller cities.

Issues Facing the Indian Aviation Industry:

Lack of land to develop airports in their current locations, particularly in big cities, is an example of an infrastructure deficiency.
High Fuel Prices: Compared to the global average of 30%, India’s fuel costs account for 45% of operating expenses.
Procedural complexity: The cost of transactions in the aviation industry is increased by taxes and approvals from both the federal and state governments.
Inadequate Human Resource Capabilities: The availability of industry-recognized capabilities, including those of airline pilots and crew as well as maintenance and ground handling staff, are in short supply, which limits the growth of many industrial segments.
Weak MRO sector: 90% of Indian MRO work is outsourced to Singapore, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and other nations.

Conclusion:

For an airline to leave India, several strict regulatory requirements must be relaxed, and the country’s policies must be liberalised. As envisioned in the civil aviation strategy of 2016, tier II and tier III cities will also experience new infrastructure development with increased private sector participation.

Q2. What do you understand by the concept of ‘Juice Jacking’. Discuss.

Paper & Topic: GS III – Science and Technology

Model Answer:

Introduction:

Juice Jacking: What is it?

Body:

How it functions:

A back-door access into the infected device is made available to hackers when a user puts a charging cable into his mobile device’s charging port and connects it to any of the rigged charging stations set up in public places like airports, train stations, hotels, cafes, etc.
The main source of worry in this case is the charging port, which is also utilised for USB data transfer.

Threats:

These are just a few of the numerous nasty things that a hacker may do with unfettered access, including installing malware, deleting user data, demanding ransom in exchange for access to personal data on the phone, and stealing personal and financial account information.

Conclusion:

Actions to Reduce the Risks:

Use private charging outlets sparingly. Due to the fact that they are frequently left unattended and unmonitored, these are easy targets for hackers.
Always charge a smartphone with your own AC charging cable and adaptor. Also, make sure to use the AC wall socket rather than the USB one on the wall when plugging it in.
Be cautious when using a stranger’s laptop or device. Never use a laptop or PC belonging to an unknowing person to charge your electronics and the reverse.
Purchase and have on hand a certified power bank with sufficient capacity to meet your device’s emergency power backup requirements.
Try to use a cable that can only be used for charging and not for data transfer.
A USB blocker should be used by frequent travellers.