32 airports reopen
What happened
- Temporary closure of 32 airports was lifted [PIB].
Background
- They had been shut till 15 May [PIB].
Why it matters
- Security vs connectivity.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-05-12): temporary closure of 32 airports was lifted.
- Security vs connectivity.
Quotable data pointTemporary closure of 32 airports was lifted.
PIB: Airports reopened, 12 May 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: none.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Airports reopened
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Airports reopened, 12 May 2025
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