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Indian Body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2021–2023), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CISF — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2021–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CISF 2021 → LDCE 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
LDCE2023
Which is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India?
- A BCAS
- B NITI Aayog ✓
- C DRDO
- D ISRO
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CISF2021
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has prescribed deployment of Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) to protect airspace from rogue drones in and around the airfields. What is the approximate area prescribed to be covered with such C-UAS ?
- A 5 km radius around the airfield
- B 10 km radius around the airfield
- C 10 km along the approach funnel area and 5 km radius in other direction of airfield ✓
- D 25 km along the approach funnel area and 10 km radius in other direction of airfield
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CISF2021
In view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic, BCAS has prescribed several counter-measures. Which one of the following has not been stipulated by the BCAS ?
- A The airport operator shall ensure smooth passenger flow by proper queuing before PESC point by maintaining social distancing by having markers.
- B Before passing DFMD, the passenger shall be requested by the lead officer to divest 100% of the metallic objects for X-ray screening.
- C ASGA/APSU to carry out 100% Pat down search during PESC. ✓
- D The plastic tray used for cabin baggage screening shall be sanitized each time before it is retrieved for next use.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
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