India's Position as World's 3rd-Largest Domestic Aviation Market

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India has emerged as the world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market.
The metro rail network in India has expanded from 248 kilometres to over 1,095 kilometres and now reaches 26 cities.
The total number of operational airports across the country has increased to over 164 through various government initiatives.
The Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme has been credited with turning the dream of air travel into reality for common citizens.