In the context of space technology, what is “Bhuvan”, recently in the news?
- AA mini satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India
- BThe name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for Chandrayan-II
- CA geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of IndiaCorrect
- DA space telescope developed by India
Explanation
Bhuvan is a web based geoportal developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO. It allows users to explore a 2D and 3D representation of the surface of the Earth, specifically focusing on the Indian subcontinent.
The platform provides high resolution satellite imagery and serves as a tool for various applications such as disaster management, agriculture, and town planning. While it is often compared to Google Earth, it is distinct because of its specific focus on Indian administrative boundaries and thematic datasets. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because Bhuvan is a software application and data portal, not a physical satellite, a moon probe, or a telescope.
Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
Consider the following statements: The satellite Oceansat-2 launched by India helps in 1. estimating the water vapour content in the atmosphere. 2. predicting the onset of monsoons. 3. monitoring the …
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
If a potato is placed on a pure paper plate which is white and unprinted and put in a microwave oven, the potato heats up but the paper plate does not. This is because
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
A cuboid has six sides of different colours. The red side is opposite to black. The blue side is adjacent to white. The brown side is adjacent to blue. The red side is face down. Which one of the foll…
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
Genetically modified "golden rice" has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?
- Prelims 2010GS1science-and-technology
Chlorination is a process used for water purification. The disinfecting action of chlorine is mainly due to