New Rules for Airport Safety in India

印度機場安全新規定


Introduction

The Indian government gave new powers to leaders in eight Union Territories. These leaders can now use a special law to keep planes and airports safe.

印度政府授予八個聯邦屬地的領導人新權限。這些領導人現在可以使用一項特別法來確保飛機與機場的安全。

Main Body

The Ministry of Home Affairs made this change on June 25. Before this, only state governments had these powers. Now, leaders in places like Delhi and Ladakh can use the law too.

內政部於 6 月 25 日進行了這項變更。在此之前,僅有邦政府擁有這些權限。現在,像德里和拉達克等地的領導人也可以使用這項法律。

These leaders must follow the President's rules. They also need a judge from the High Court to agree with their decisions.

這些領導人必須遵守總統的規定。他們還需要一名高等法院的法官同意其決定。

The law is from 1982. It stops people from hurting planes. It punishes people who steal planes or use bombs. Some people may go to prison for their whole life.

這項法律始於 1982 年。它旨在防止他人傷害飛機。它會懲罰盜取飛機或使用炸彈的人。部分人可能會被判處終身監禁。

Conclusion

These leaders now have the legal power to protect airports in their areas.

這些領導人現在擁有法律權限來保護其管轄區域內的機場。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Action Words: Now vs. Before

Look at how the story changes time. This is the key to A2 English.

The 'Then' (Past)

  • gave → (Past of give)
  • made → (Past of make)
  • had → (Past of have)

The 'Now' (Present)

  • can → (Ability/Permission)
  • must → (Requirement)
  • stops → (Current action)

💡 Quick Pattern: 'Can' for Power In this text, can doesn't just mean 'is able to.' It means they have the legal right to do something.

  • Leaders can now use a special law.
  • You can enter the building.

⚠️ Warning: 'Must' is Strong When you see must, there is no choice. It is a rule.

  • Leaders must follow the rules → (They have no other option).

Word Bank for Safety:

  • Protect → To keep safe
  • Punish → To give a penalty for a bad action
  • Prison → A place for criminals

Vocabulary Learning

powers (n.)
The legal right to make decisions or give orders
Example:The police have the powers to stop cars.
territories (n.)
Areas of land under the control of a government
Example:The country has several small territories near the sea.
decisions (n.)
Choices made after thinking about a problem
Example:I need to make a decision about which job to take.
punishes (v.)
To make someone suffer for doing something wrong
Example:The school punishes students who are late.
prison (n.)
A building where criminals are kept
Example:The thief went to prison for two years.
legal (adj.)
Allowed by the law
Example:It is not legal to drive without a license.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm
Example:We use umbrellas to protect ourselves from the rain.
Practice A2 words in a crossword