Source: IT Subject: Art and Culture Context: The 2,000-year-old Buddhist stupas and monastic complex at Zehanpora in Baramulla, Kashmir, dating to the Kushan period, have been scientifically excavated. About Zehanpora Stupa: What it is? The Zehanpora site is a large Kushan-era Buddhist complex comprising multiple stupas, apsidal chaityas (prayer halls), viharas (monk residences), urban-type settlements, …
Source: IT Subject: Science and Technology Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin 2026 with the PSLV-C62 mission, launching the advanced surveillance satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha) along with 18 co-passenger payloads. About Earth Observation Satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha): What it is? EOS-N1 (codenamed ‘Anvesha’) is an advanced hyperspectral Earth observation satellite developed primarily to support India’s …
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Source: BS Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) signed an MoU with BISAG-N to integrate remote sensing and GIS technologies into the audit process. About Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N): What is BISAG-N? A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development. Established in: Originally …
Syllabus: Space Sector Source: DH Context: China recently launched two high-resolution satellites under its Siwei Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite System, enhancing its geospatial capabilities. This development raises concerns for India, given its border disputes and economic tensions with China, highlighting the need for robust indigenous geospatial intelligence. India and Its Geospatial Intelligence: Strategic Importance: Geospatial …
