Question: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) a specialized agency of the United Nations, is headquartered at-
a) New York
b) London
c) Paris
d) Bonn
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) has been accepted as a component of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS).
- It should be known that IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by India.
- The decision came during Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO during its recent meeting – 102nd session – held from November 4-11, 2020.
- Now IRNSS will be used for operation in the Indian Ocean Region by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- This will enable merchant vessels to use IRNSS for obtaining position information similar to GPS and GLONASS.
- It has been done to assist the navigation of ships in ocean waters within the area covered by the IRNSS.
- This is a significant achievement of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) towards Atmannirbhar Bharat.
By – Rajesh Tripathi
Links:-
https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/irnss-now-part-of-world-wide-radio-navigation-system-918504.html
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/imo-recognises-indian-regional-navigation-satellite-system/article33143705.ece