Q. Which of the following is the aim of “Sagar Sampark” system?

[A] It is a collaborative initiative that harnesses cutting-edge technologies to facilitate the exploration of deep-sea minerals

[B] It is a terrestrial based enhancement system that corrects the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and provides more accurate positioning information

[C] It is a comprehensive early warning system that has been developed to detect and monitor storms in the sea, providing crucial alerts to both fishermen and residents of coastal regions

[D] It is a highly advanced device developed by the Indian Navy with the explicit purpose of equipping submarines and naval vehicles with it

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) called ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’. It is a terrestrial based enhancement system that corrects the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and provides more accurate positioning information.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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