{"id":45951,"date":"2026-02-03T20:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=45951"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:59:57","slug":"sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport Renaming News 2026 \u2013 Adampur Airport Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#Sri_Guru_Ravidas_Maharaj_Ji_Airport_renaming_2026_PM_Modi_renames_Adampur_Airport_honoring_Bhakti_saint_Guru_Ravidas_Key_facts_history_and_exam_relevance_included\" >Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport renaming 2026: PM Modi renames Adampur Airport honoring Bhakti saint Guru Ravidas. Key facts, history, and exam relevance included.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F_Adampur_Airport_Renamed_as_Sri_Guru_Ravidas_Maharaj_Ji_Airport_A_Significant_Move_in_Nations_Social_and_Cultural_Landscape\" >\u2708\ufe0f Adampur Airport Renamed as Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport: A Significant Move in Nation\u2019s Social and Cultural Landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%9A%A8_Background_to_the_Renaming_Decision\" >\ud83d\udea8 Background to the Renaming Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%9B%AB_What_the_Renaming_Entails\" >\ud83d\udeeb What the Renaming Entails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Political_Cultural_and_Social_Impacts\" >\ud83d\udccd Political, Cultural and Social Impacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%A7%AD_Key_Features_of_the_Airport_Today\" >\ud83e\udded Key Features of the Airport Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_Matters_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >\ud83e\udde0 Why This News Matters for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Importance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Other_Exams\" >\ud83d\udcca Importance for UPSC, SSC, Banking &amp; Other Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context_Guru_Ravidas_and_the_Significance_of_Naming\" >\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historical Context: Guru Ravidas and the Significance of Naming<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Who_Was_Guru_Ravidas\" >\ud83d\udccc Who Was Guru Ravidas?<\/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\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Influence_on_Social_Reform\" >\ud83d\udccc Influence on Social Reform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Naming_Public_Infrastructure_in_India\" >\ud83d\udccc Naming Public Infrastructure in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_Adampur_Airport_Renaming\" >\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from Adampur Airport Renaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#1_What_is_the_new_name_of_Adampur_Airport\" >1. What is the new name of Adampur Airport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#2_On_which_occasion_was_Adampur_Airport_renamed\" >2. On which occasion was Adampur Airport renamed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#3_Who_was_Guru_Ravidas\" >3. Who was Guru Ravidas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#4_What_other_development_in_Punjab_aviation_coincided_with_the_renaming\" >4. What other development in Punjab aviation coincided with the renaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#5_Why_is_this_renaming_significant_for_government_exams\" >5. Why is this renaming significant for government exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#6_Which_communities_particularly_welcome_this_renaming\" >6. Which communities particularly welcome this renaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#7_When_did_Adampur_Airport_start_commercial_operations\" >7. When did Adampur Airport start commercial operations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#8_Where_is_Adampur_Airport_located\" >8. Where is Adampur Airport located?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sri-guru-ravidas-maharaj-ji-airport\/#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=\"Sri_Guru_Ravidas_Maharaj_Ji_Airport_renaming_2026_PM_Modi_renames_Adampur_Airport_honoring_Bhakti_saint_Guru_Ravidas_Key_facts_history_and_exam_relevance_included\"><\/span>Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport renaming 2026: PM Modi renames Adampur Airport honoring Bhakti saint Guru Ravidas. Key facts, history, and exam relevance included.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F_Adampur_Airport_Renamed_as_Sri_Guru_Ravidas_Maharaj_Ji_Airport_A_Significant_Move_in_Nations_Social_and_Cultural_Landscape\"><\/span>\u2708\ufe0f Adampur Airport Renamed as Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport: A Significant Move in Nation\u2019s Social and Cultural Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%A8_Background_to_the_Renaming_Decision\"><\/span>\ud83d\udea8 Background to the Renaming Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>1 February 2026<\/strong>, Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> officially <strong>renamed Adampur Airport in Punjab<\/strong> to <strong>\u201cSri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport\u201d<\/strong>. This historic declaration was made on the auspicious occasion of <strong>Sant Guru Ravidas\u2019s 649th birth anniversary<\/strong>, a revered saint known for his teachings on <strong>equality, human dignity and compassion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renaming took place in <strong>Adampur, Jalandhar district (Punjab)<\/strong>, reflecting both a <strong>cultural tribute<\/strong> and an effort to reinforce values of inclusivity across Indian society. The decision received attention from political leaders, community representatives, and media outlets as a symbolic gesture to honour the legacy of Guru Ravidas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%AB_What_the_Renaming_Entails\"><\/span>\ud83d\udeeb What the Renaming Entails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport, formerly known simply as <strong>Adampur Airport<\/strong>, will now operate under its new name \u201cSri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport\u201d, becoming one of India\u2019s few airports named after a <strong>Bhakti movement saint and social reformer<\/strong>. The renaming is seen as an honour to the saint\u2019s ideological contributions connecting spiritual ethos with modern India\u2019s social fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Modi\u2019s announcement was accompanied by other developments in Punjab\u2019s aviation sector. On the same day, he also <strong>virtually inaugurated the new civil terminal building at Halwara Airport, Ludhiana<\/strong>, which is expected to improve air connectivity and boost economic growth in the industrial region of Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Political_Cultural_and_Social_Impacts\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Political, Cultural and Social Impacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The renaming of the airport reflects <strong>political significance<\/strong> as well. It aligns with longstanding demands from local leaders and community groups to honour Guru Ravidas, particularly in the <strong>Ravidassia community<\/strong>, which has a significant Dalit population in the <strong>Doaba region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many have praised the decision for its symbolic recognition of India\u2019s social reformers, some critics argue that <strong>renaming should be coupled with stronger developmental outcomes<\/strong>, such as enhanced flight connectivity and expanded aviation services for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%AD_Key_Features_of_the_Airport_Today\"><\/span>\ud83e\udded Key Features of the Airport Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly renamed <strong>Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport (IATA: AIP; ICAO: VIAX)<\/strong> serves both <strong>civilian passengers and military operations<\/strong> as an Indian Air Force base. It provides crucial connectivity for <strong>Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and surrounding regions<\/strong> in Punjab, where proximity to larger airports is a limitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport has been operational commercially since <strong>May 2018<\/strong>, and the renaming marks a new phase of community recognition and potential future growth in regional aviation infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Sri-Guru-Ravidas-Maharaj-Ji-Airport\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport\" title=\"Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_Matters_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Why This News Matters for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Importance_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_Other_Exams\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Importance for UPSC, SSC, Banking &amp; Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>renaming of Adampur Airport to Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport<\/strong> is not just a symbolic event but intersects with several themes relevant to competitive government exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Cultural &amp; Social Awareness:<\/strong><br>Guru Ravidas is a significant figure in India\u2019s <strong>Bhakti movement<\/strong>, whose teachings on equality and social reform are part of Indian history and culture. Questions related to his life, legacy, and the impact of Bhakti saints often appear in <strong>History and Culture sections<\/strong> of exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Governance &amp; Public Administration:<\/strong><br>Understanding how government decisions reflect cultural representation and social inclusion forms part of the <strong>Governance and Public Policy syllabus<\/strong>. It highlights how leadership actions can symbolically support social harmony and recognition of historically marginalised communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Current Affairs &amp; National Integration:<\/strong><br>The event underlines the importance of <strong>national integration and cultural pluralism<\/strong>, topics frequently tested in General Awareness sections of <strong>SSC, Banking, Railways and Civil Services examinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Political Context:<\/strong><br>The broader political strategic implications in a state like <strong>Punjab<\/strong>, with upcoming state elections and community dynamics, are part of <strong>Polity and Contemporary Affairs<\/strong>. Aspiring officers should understand how socio-political decisions are made in democratic setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Infrastructure &amp; Regional Development:<\/strong><br>Changes in aviation infrastructure, such as terminal expansions and airport renaming, are relevant for <strong>Economic and Infrastructure developments<\/strong> \u2014 a frequent topic in exams like <strong>Railway, Banking &amp; Civil Services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By analysing such events, aspirants gain a comprehensive understanding of how current developments integrate with social, economic and political themes relevant across various competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B%EF%B8%8F_Historical_Context_Guru_Ravidas_and_the_Significance_of_Naming\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historical Context: Guru Ravidas and the Significance of Naming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Who_Was_Guru_Ravidas\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Who Was Guru Ravidas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guru Ravidas (circa 14th century) was a <strong>Bhakti movement saint and social reformer<\/strong>, born in <strong>Varanasi<\/strong>. His poetry and teachings emphasised <strong>equality, freedom from caste discrimination, human dignity, and spiritual liberation<\/strong>. He is revered particularly by <strong>Dalit and marginalized communities<\/strong> in India for advocating social justice centuries before modern reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Influence_on_Social_Reform\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Influence on Social Reform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bhakti movement, spanning medieval India, challenged rigid caste hierarchies and promoted <strong>spiritual accessibility<\/strong> irrespective of birth and status. Saints like Ravidas, Kabir, Meera, and Namdev played a transformative role in shaping cultural ethos and egalitarian values in Indian society \u2014 themes often referenced in <strong>History and Culture exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Naming_Public_Infrastructure_in_India\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Naming Public Infrastructure in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has a history of naming public infrastructure \u2014 airports, roads, buildings \u2014 after <strong>national leaders, social reformers and freedom fighters<\/strong> as a tribute to their contributions. Examples include the <strong>Indira Gandhi International Airport, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport<\/strong>, etc. Such naming conventions reflect respect for historical figures and are often tested in <strong>Current Affairs and Polity sections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renaming of Adampur Airport continues this tradition, honouring a saint whose message resonates with the principle of <strong>social equality<\/strong> \u2014 a foundational value enshrined in the <strong>Indian Constitution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_Adampur_Airport_Renaming\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from <em>Adampur Airport Renaming<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Adampur Airport in Punjab has been renamed \u201cSri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport\u201d by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The renaming took place on 1 February 2026 during the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The decision honours Guru Ravidas\u2019s teachings on equality, compassion and human dignity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>PM Modi also inaugurated the new terminal building at Halwara Airport, enhancing Punjab\u2019s aviation infrastructure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The move has both cultural significance and political context, reflecting outreach to communities and national heritage recognition.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_new_name_of_Adampur_Airport\"><\/span>1. What is the new name of Adampur Airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new name of Adampur Airport is <strong>Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport<\/strong>, renamed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_On_which_occasion_was_Adampur_Airport_renamed\"><\/span>2. On which occasion was Adampur Airport renamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport was renamed on the <strong>649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas<\/strong>, a revered saint of the Bhakti movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_was_Guru_Ravidas\"><\/span>3. Who was Guru Ravidas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guru Ravidas was a <strong>14th-century Bhakti saint and social reformer<\/strong> known for advocating <strong>equality, human dignity, and freedom from caste discrimination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_other_development_in_Punjab_aviation_coincided_with_the_renaming\"><\/span>4. What other development in Punjab aviation coincided with the renaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PM Modi also <strong>inaugurated the new civil terminal building at Halwara Airport, Ludhiana<\/strong>, aimed at improving regional connectivity and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_is_this_renaming_significant_for_government_exams\"><\/span>5. Why is this renaming significant for government exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news is important for exams because it relates to <strong>Indian history, Bhakti movement, social reformers, governance, and regional development<\/strong>, all of which are common topics in UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and civil services exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_communities_particularly_welcome_this_renaming\"><\/span>6. Which communities particularly welcome this renaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The renaming is significant for the <strong>Ravidassia community<\/strong> and other <strong>Dalit groups<\/strong> in Punjab, highlighting social inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_did_Adampur_Airport_start_commercial_operations\"><\/span>7. When did Adampur Airport start commercial operations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport has been operational commercially since <strong>May 2018<\/strong>, serving both <strong>civilian and military purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Where_is_Adampur_Airport_located\"><\/span>8. 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