Q. The term “BHUVAN”, which was recently in news, is:
Answer: a software application which allows Geo-Tagging
Notes: BHUVAN is a software application which allows users to explore a 2D/3D representation of the surface of the Earth. Recently, the Union Rural Development Ministry and ISRO, Department of Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for geo-tagging the assets created under MGNREGA in each gram panchayat. Also, the State-run energy major GAIL (India) Limited has launched geo-portal called ‘Bhuvan-GAIL Portal’ system for utilising space technology for its pipeline monitoring to address pipeline safety concerns.