BCAS revokes security clearance of Celebi and its associated companies
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of M/s Celebi and its associated companies on 15 May 2025 on grounds of national security.
Summary
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of M/s Celebi and its associated companies on 15 May 2025 on grounds related to national security. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said national interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said arrangements had been made at all affected airports for seamless handling of passengers and cargo, special teams were being deployed, and efforts were being made to retain employees working with Celebi.
Key facts
- Action
- Security clearance revoked
- By
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
- Company
- M/s Celebi and associated companies
- Ground
- National security
- Minister
- Ram Mohan Naidu, Civil Aviation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which body revoked the security clearance of M/s Celebi and its associated companies in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the clearance on grounds related to national security.
Consider the following statements about the revocation of Celebi's security clearance (May 2025): 1. It was revoked on grounds related to national security. 2. It was revoked by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The clearance was revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).