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Who was the first woman in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly a Hawk aircraft during daylight hours?
Who was the first woman in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly a Hawk aircraft during daylight hours?
- Mohana Singh (correct)
- Mary Roy
- Avani Chaturvedi
- Bhawana Kanth
In which year did the fighter stream open to women in the Indian Air Force?
In which year did the fighter stream open to women in the Indian Air Force?
- 2020
- 2016 (correct)
- 2018
- 2014
Which award did Mohana Singh receive in recognition of her achievements?
Which award did Mohana Singh receive in recognition of her achievements?
- Arjuna Award
- Nari Shakti Award (correct)
- Shaurya Chakra
- Padma Shri
What is the title of Arundhati Roy's upcoming memoir set to release in September 2025?
What is the title of Arundhati Roy's upcoming memoir set to release in September 2025?
Which notable award did Arundhati Roy win in 1997?
Which notable award did Arundhati Roy win in 1997?
What is the youth unemployment rate in Lakshadweep?
What is the youth unemployment rate in Lakshadweep?
Which state has the lowest youth unemployment rate in India?
Which state has the lowest youth unemployment rate in India?
What percentage of young women in Lakshadweep are unemployed?
What percentage of young women in Lakshadweep are unemployed?
Where is Shankh Air headquartered?
Where is Shankh Air headquartered?
What is the role of Squadron Leader Mohana Singh in the Indian Air Force?
What is the role of Squadron Leader Mohana Singh in the Indian Air Force?
What percentage of young women in Kerala are unemployed?
What percentage of young women in Kerala are unemployed?
Which organization issued the No Objection Certificate to Shankh Air?
Which organization issued the No Objection Certificate to Shankh Air?
What is the national average youth unemployment rate in India?
What is the national average youth unemployment rate in India?
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Youth Unemployment Rate in Lakshadweep
Youth Unemployment Rate in Lakshadweep
36.2% in the 2023-2024 period, making it the highest among youth in India.
Youth Unemployment Rate in Andamans
Youth Unemployment Rate in Andamans
33.6% in the July 2023 - June 2024 period for youth (15-29 years old), second highest.
Youth Unemployment Rate in Kerala
Youth Unemployment Rate in Kerala
29.9% (2023-2024) for youth, third highest amongst the areas mentioned in the report.
National Average Youth Unemployment
National Average Youth Unemployment
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Shankh Air's NOC
Shankh Air's NOC
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Lowest Unemployment Rate (State level)
Lowest Unemployment Rate (State level)
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First Woman Fighter Pilot in LCA Tejas
First Woman Fighter Pilot in LCA Tejas
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Indian Aviation Market Growth
Indian Aviation Market Growth
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Mohana Singh
Mohana Singh
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Arundhati Roy's memoir
Arundhati Roy's memoir
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IAF fighter pilots (women)
IAF fighter pilots (women)
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Booker Prize
Booker Prize
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'Mother Mary Comes to Me'
'Mother Mary Comes to Me'
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Study Notes
Youth Unemployment Rates (PLFS Report)
- Lakshadweep has the highest youth unemployment rate (36.2%) in India.
- Youth unemployment rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 33.6%.
- Kerala has a youth unemployment rate of 29.9%.
- National average youth unemployment is 10.2%.
- Female youth unemployment is higher (11%) than male (9.8%).
- Madhya Pradesh has the lowest youth unemployment rate (2.6%).
Shankh Air's Launch
- Shankh Air, owned by Shankh Aviation Private Limited, received a 3-year NOC from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
- It will be the first scheduled airline to launch from Uttar Pradesh.
- It is awaiting DGCA approval to begin operations.
- Hubs will be in Lucknow and Noida, connecting to major Indian cities (inter- and intrastate).
- India's domestic aviation market grew by 15% year-over-year to 376 million passengers in FY24.
Squadron Leader Mohana Singh
- Squadron Leader Singh is the first woman fighter pilot in the IAF's LCA Tejas fleet.
- Part of the 18 Flying Bullets squadron based at Naliya Air Base.
- One of three female fighter pilots commissioned into the IAF in 2016.
- Flew a Hawk aircraft as a first in 2019.
- Previously flew MiG-21 Bison.
- Awarded the Naari Shakti award in 2020.
- Approximately 20 women fighter pilots now in the IAF.
Arundhati Roy's Memoir
- Arundhati Roy, 1997 Booker Prize winner, will release her memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me" in September 2025.
- Published by Penguin Random House in multiple countries.
- Inspired by the death of her mother and women's rights activist Mary Roy in 2022.
- Provides intimate account of her life and writing journey.
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Description
Explore the significant statistics on youth unemployment rates across various Indian states, highlighting areas with the highest and lowest rates. Additionally, learn about the launch of Shankh Air, Uttar Pradesh's first scheduled airline, and the groundbreaking achievement of Squadron Leader Mohana Singh as India's first woman fighter pilot in the LCA Tejas fleet.
