United Nations and its specialized agencies

  The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold … Read more

Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS)

The Global Positioning System consists of 24 satellites, that circle the globe once every 12 hours, to provide worldwide position, time and velocity information. GPS makes it possible to precisely identify locations on the earth by measuring distance from the satellites. GPS allows you to record or create locations from places on the earth and … Read more

Applications of GPS

8 Aviation Almost all modern aircraft are fitted with multiple GPS receivers. This provides pilots and sometimes passengers with a real-time aircraft position and map of each flight’s progress. GPS also allows airline operators to pre-select the safest, fastest and most fuel-efficient routes to each destination, and ensure that each route is followed as closely … Read more

Rajasthan : Air Transport of Rajasthan

  As far as air transport is concerned, Jaipur airport is Rajasthan’s only international airport. There are other Airports atJodhpur Udaipur while the one at Jaisalmer is only open from October to March. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to Rajasthan from New Delhi and Mumbai. Most foreign tourists land either at New … Read more

Road and Transport of India

Road sector Road transport is considered to be one of the most cost effective and preferred modes of transport, both for freight and passengers, keeping in view its level of penetration and last mile connectivity in populated areas. A good road Network is vital to the Economic Development and social integration of the country. It … Read more

Airports

Airports are places where people and goods can travel between aircraft and the ground. They are typically located near major population centers and serve as a hub for air travel. Airports can be divided into two main categories: commercial and general aviation. Commercial airports are used for passenger and cargo flights, while general aviation airports … Read more

China Type

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for China Type: Agriculture Animals Architecture Art Business Cities Climate Clothing Culture Economy Education EnvironmentEnvironment Food Geography Government History Holidays Language Law Literature Maps Music People Religion Science Sports Technology Transportation Travel Wars Wildlife World Heritage Sites China is a vast and diverse country with a … Read more

Airports Authority of India (AAI)

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. It is responsible for the management, operation, and development of civil aviation infrastructure in India. The AAI was established in 1950 and has its headquarters in New Delhi. The AAI operates 126 airports in India, including … Read more