Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
6. Throw light on various global navigation systems. Discuss the need to promote NavIC as a home-grown alternative to avoid dependence on foreign satellite systems for navigation service requirements, particularly for “strategic sectors.” (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Economic Times ,Insights on India
Why the question:
The Indian government is pushing smartphone makers to enable support for its NavIC navigation system in new devices sold in the country from next year, a move that has spooked the industry due to additional costs and tight time frame.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the major global navigation systems of the world and potential of NavIC in ensuring strategic autonomy for India’s navigation.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing major navigation systems across the world and their need.
Body:
First, NavIC and its features and applications with respect navigation.
Next, write about the drawbacks of depending on foreign navigation systems especially for strategic sectors. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the concerns and potential limitations of promoting Navic on a large scale and measures that are needed to overcome it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
