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PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 Syllabus
[Image of ISRO rocket launch]- Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communications.
- Important missions and programmes of the Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization.
- Historical evolution of the Indian Space programme. Lunar, interplanetary and Earth Observation Missions.
- Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting the common man.
PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 PYQ
The questions listed below fall under UNIT–II: Technology, Energy, and HP Resources, SUB UNIT–1: Space Technology, Remote Sensing, and GIS (India). This subunit focuses on the applications, missions, and historical evolution of India’s space program, including specific missions (Lunar, Interplanetary, Earth Observation), Remote Sensing, GIS, and navigation systems.
2025
- Discuss the objectives and implications of Bhoonidhi, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) data hub. (Q. 4, 2025)
View Solution - Describe the objectives and salient characteristics of the Indian communication satellite CMS-01. (Q. 5, 2025)
View Solution - What is the vision of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad? Discuss its mandate with suitable examples. (Q. 6, 2025)
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2024
- What do you understand by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)? Describe various services offered by NSIL. (Q. 4, 2024)
View Solution - Describe the applications of Space Technology for the benefit of Fishermen. (Q. 5, 2024)
View Solution - What do you understand by Geographic Information System (GIS)? Describe GIS applications for drought monitoring in India. (Q. 6, 2024)
View Solution - Describe the evolution and importance of the Microwave Earth Observation Mission of India with suitable examples. (Q. 15, 2024)
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2023
- Describe four interplanetary missions of the Indian Space Research Organisation. (Q. 5, 2023)
View Solution - Discuss the applications of remote sensing and GIS in mitigating flood risk. (Q. 7, 2023)
View Solution - Describe the objectives and application areas of the NISAR satellite jointly developed by ISRO and NASA. (Q. 21, 2023)
View Solution - What is the need for IRNSS (NavIC) for India’s defence sector? Describe its evolution and advantages in detail. (Q. 28, 2023)
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2021
- Describe the objectives of the Edusat Mission of the Indian Space Research Organization. (Q. 6, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the role of Global Positioning System (GPS) based location services in monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in India. (Q. 7, 2021)
View Solution - Describe the role of Remote Sensing and GIS in sustainable urban planning and management. (Q. 18, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the objectives and rationale behind the establishment of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Describe important milestones of the Indian Space Programme. (Q. 27, 2021)
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2020
- Describe the objectives of the Aditya L1 mission to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organization. (Q. 5, 2020)
View Solution - What is the role of GIS in the digitalization of land records? (Q. 6, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the advantages of space technology in surface navigation. (Q. 7, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the need for launching a number of earth observation satellites by India. (Q. 18, 2020)
View Solution - “Geospatial Technology is a powerful tool for natural resources mapping and management.” Please elaborate in the light of recent developments in the Indian Space Programme. (Q. 27, 2020)
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2019
- Explain the objectives of the Pragyan Rover onboard Chandrayaan-2. (Q. 5, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss four applications of space technology for disaster management in India. (Q. 6, 2019)
View Solution - Explain the benefits of the Cartosat-3 satellite for precision farming in India. (Q. 7, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss applications of space technology in utilities mapping of the ‘SMART’ cities plan. (Q. 18, 2019)
View Solution - “India has achieved self-reliance in satellite launching.” Elaborate this statement with the sequence in the development of launch vehicle technology and its present status in India. (Q. 27, 2019)
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2018
- Write an explanatory note on the “Aditya” Mission of the Indian Space Research Organization. (Q. 5, 2018)
View Solution - Discuss the objectives of the Mars Orbiter Mission launched by ISRO. (Q. 6, 2018)
View Solution - Explain the importance of the Cartosat-2 satellite for Urban Planning. (Q. 7, 2018)
View Solution - Describe the space segment and objectives of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite Systems (IRNSS). (Q. 18, 2018)
View Solution - “Polar Earth observation satellites have revolutionized the mapping and management of natural resources”. Elaborate this statement in the Indian context. (Q. 27, 2018)
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2017
- Explain the objectives of Chandrayaan-1. (Q. 5, 2017)
View Solution - What is the role of the Indian Space Research Organization? (Q. 6, 2017)
View Solution - What do you understand by space technology? Describe the role of space technology for natural resources mapping and management. (Q. 21, 2017)
View Solution - “India is second to none in the field of space technology.” Discuss this in the light of various earth observation missions launched by India. (Q. 27, 2017)
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2016
- What is the objective of the launch of the South Asian Satellite by India? (Q. 9, 2016)
View Solution - Highlight the main achievements of India’s space programme since its inception. (Q. 27, 2016)
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