Q. Indian Railways has announced that it is installing Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS) on locomotives and trains. It has developed RTIS in collaboration with which of the following institute?

[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

[B] Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)

[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

[D] Institute of Defence Studies and Research (IDSR)

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Indian Railways has announced that it is installing Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS), developed in collaboration with ISRO, on locomotives & trains.
  • With this, Train Control will now be able to track the location & speed of RTIS-enabled locomotives /trains more closely, without any manual intervention.
  • RTIS devices have been installed for 2700 locomotives in 21 electric loco sheds.
  • The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India.
  • ISRO is India’s primary agency for performing tasks related to space-based applications, space exploration, and the development of related technologies.

ISRO:

  • Headquarters: Bengaluru
  • Founded: 15 August 1969
  • Chairman: S. Somanath
  • Founder: Vikram Sarabhai

Source: The Hindu

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