Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 24 July 2026

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to Launch Digital Aviation Incident Reporting Platform on eGCA Portal

Exam-focused facts from the 24 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for electronic submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports.
  • The initiative aims to improve the timeliness and efficiency of aviation incident reporting.
  • The eGCA portal stands for e-governance of civil aviation.
  • The DGCA's existing safety oversight framework includes regulatory audits, night surveillance, ramp inspections, spot checks, and special audits.