{"id":1549,"date":"2023-01-20T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=1549"},"modified":"2023-04-20T20:32:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T15:02:36","slug":"sustainable-airport-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Airport Development | Goa&#8217;s Manohar International Airport Wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Sustainable_Airport_Development_Goas_Manohar_International_Airport_Wins_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award\" >Sustainable Airport Development | Goa&#8217;s Manohar International Airport Wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Why_this_News_is_important\" >Why this News is important:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Historical_context\" >Historical context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Key_takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CGoas_Manohar_International_Airport_Wins_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award%E2%80%9D\" >Key takeaways from &#8220;Goa&#8217;s Manohar International Airport Wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award&#8221;:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Q_What_is_the_Airports_Council_International_ACI\" >Q. What is the Airports Council International (ACI)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Q_What_is_the_Manohar_Parrikar_International_Airport_in_Goa\" >Q. What is the Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Q_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award\" >Q. What is the significance of the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Q_What_sustainable_measures_have_the_Manohar_Parrikar_International_Airport_implemented\" >Q. What sustainable measures have the Manohar Parrikar International Airport implemented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Q_What_are_the_benefits_of_the_airports_sustainable_initiatives\" >Q. What are the benefits of the airport&#8217;s sustainable initiatives?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/sustainable-airport-development\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Airport_Development_Goas_Manohar_International_Airport_Wins_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award\"><\/span>Sustainable Airport Development | Goa&#8217;s Manohar International Airport Wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa has been conferred with the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award for the year 2021 by the Airports Council International (ACI). The ACI is the global trade representative of the world\u2019s airports and has over 1,700 member airports across 176 countries. The award was presented to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) on behalf of the Manohar Parrikar International Airport at a virtual ceremony held on April 15, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Sustainable-Airport-Development\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sustainable-Airport-Development.jpeg\" alt=\"Sustainable Airport Development\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" width=\"799\" height=\"449\" title=\"Sustainable Airport Development\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sustainable-Airport-Development.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sustainable-Airport-Development-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sustainable Airport Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_important\"><\/span>Why this News is important:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This news is important for students preparing for government exams in various positions such as civil services, defense, banking, railways, police officers, and teachers, as it highlights the significance of sustainable development and environmental conservation. Moreover, sustainable development is an important topic in the current affairs section of many government exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_context\"><\/span>Historical context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa was inaugurated in 1955 as a military airbase and was later converted into a civilian airport in 2006. In 2014, the airport was renamed after the former Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar. The airport has undergone several development projects over the years to enhance its infrastructure and services. In recent years, the airport has focused on sustainable development and environmental conservation and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CGoas_Manohar_International_Airport_Wins_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key takeaways from &#8220;Goa&#8217;s Manohar International Airport Wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award&#8221;:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa has won the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award for the year 2021 from the Airports Council International.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The award recognizes the airport&#8217;s efforts in sustainable development and environmental conservation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The airport has implemented various sustainable measures, such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and waste management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The airport has also introduced eco-friendly initiatives, such as electric vehicles, paperless processes, and LED lighting.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>The airport&#8217;s sustainable initiatives have not only reduced its carbon footprint but also saved operational costs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sustainable Airport Development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa winning the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award is a significant achievement that highlights the importance of sustainable development and environmental conservation in the aviation industry. The airport&#8217;s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and save operational costs through sustainable measures are commendable and serve as an inspiration for other airports and industries to follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Airports_Council_International_ACI\"><\/span>Q. What is the Airports Council International (ACI)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The Airports Council International (ACI) is the global trade representative of the world&#8217;s airports and has over 1,700 member airports across 176 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Manohar_Parrikar_International_Airport_in_Goa\"><\/span>Q. What is the Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The Manohar Parrikar International Airport in Goa is an airport that was inaugurated in 1955 as a military airbase and was later converted into a civilian airport in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Best_Sustainable_Greenfield_Airport_Award\"><\/span>Q. What is the significance of the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award recognizes airports&#8217; efforts in sustainable development and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_sustainable_measures_have_the_Manohar_Parrikar_International_Airport_implemented\"><\/span>Q. What sustainable measures have the Manohar Parrikar International Airport implemented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The airport has implemented various sustainable measures, such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_benefits_of_the_airports_sustainable_initiatives\"><\/span>Q. What are the benefits of the airport&#8217;s sustainable initiatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 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