Indian Space Research Organiza- tion and the Airport Authority of India have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to install a space-based augmen- tation system (SBAS) to render the Global Positioning System signal suitable for civil aviation ove

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Q: 61 (CDS-I/2012)
Indian Space Research Organiza- tion and the Airport Authority of India have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to install a space-based augmen- tation system (SBAS) to render the Global Positioning System signal suitable for civil aviation over the Indian airspace. What is the name of the SBAS ?

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Current Affairs

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CDS-I

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0,31,6,31,2,3,1

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{'sbas': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'airport authority': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'indian airspace': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'civil aviation': [0, 0, 4, 1], 'aakash': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'global positioning system signal': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'tation system': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'gagan': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'nabh': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'pawan': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 1, GAGAN. GAGAN stands for GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation system. It is a satellite-based system that provides navigation services that are essential for civil aviation, particularly in areas where traditional navigation aids may not be available or reliable.

Let`s dissect the other options:

- Option 2, PAWAN, is not the correct answer. There is no known space-based augmentation system named PAWAN in the context of civil aviation in India.

- Option 3, AAKASH, is also not the correct answer. AAKASH is an indigenous tablet computer developed by the Indian government, and it is not related to SBAS.

- Option 4, NABH, is not the correct answer. NABH stands for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, which is a quality assurance certification for healthcare organizations.

So, the correct answer is option 1, GAGAN, as it is the name of the space-based augmentation system that will be installed over the Indian airspace to render the GPS signal suitable for civil aviation.