Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) ISRO will launch Geo-imaging satellite EOS-03 in third quarter of 2021.
(2) The satellite would enable near-real time monitoring of natural disasters like floods & cyclones.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Union Minister of Science & Technology informed Rajya Sabha that Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021.
- It would enable near-real time monitoring of natural disasters like floods & cyclones.
- EOS-03 is capable of imaging the whole country 4-5 times daily.
- In addition to natural disasters, EOS-03 would also enable monitoring of water bodies, crops, vegetation condition, forest cover changes etc.
Links:
https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/geo-imaging-satellite-eos-03-090817411.html