International airport
Ahmedabad
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Overview
Ahmedabad in Gujarat was the scene of the 1918 mill workers' strike, during which Gandhi went on his first hunger strike.
Today it is cited as a pioneer of the heat action plan (2013), which uses early warnings, cool shelters, water points and changed work hours. It is also one of the cities that have raised money through municipal bonds.
Geography and key facts
- Gujarat
- 1918 mill strike
- Heat action plan pioneer (2013)
- Municipal bonds
Why it matters for UPSC
Good as a Mains example for heat-wave management and urban finance.
Note for UPSC
International airport.
Useful for orientation and current-affairs questions on connectivity.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Ahmedabad yet.
Key facts
- Type
- International airport
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 23.077°N, 72.635°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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