Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996 batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), succeeding Vikram Dev Dutt. With experience as an Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture, Kidwai is expected to address critical issues in the aviation sector, including pilot safety and fatigue management. This appointment highlights efforts to enhance regulatory oversight and address challenges in India's expanding aviation industry.