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NAVIC Messaging System for Fisheries Department
On March 17, 2020, the Department of Space reported at the Parliament that ISRO has designed NAVIC messaging system and receiver. The system is currently used by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information system (INCOIS) Highlights The system is used to broadcast emergency warning messages in cases such as tsunami, cyclone, high waves. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Early Warning Systems • Fishermen Issues • GPS • INCOIS • IRNSS • ISRO • NavIC • Satellite constellation
Himachal Pradesh makes GPS device mandatory for trekkers
The Himachal Pradesh (HP) government has made it compulsory for trekkers to carry a GPS (Global Positioning System) device to tackle any exigency. This decision was taken at a review meeting on preparedness for the monsoon chaired by Shrikant Baldi, Additional Chief Secretary cum-Pr. Secretary to Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister, HP. Key Highlights Need: ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: BIS Seismic Zonation Map • China’s Tibet Autonomous Region • Dalhousie • Dharamshala • Disaster Management Act 2005 • Early Warning Systems • GPS • GPS Device • Himachal Pradesh • Himachal Pradesh Trekking • Jai Ram Thakur • Jammu and Kashmir • National Disaster Response Force • NDRF • Shimla • Shrikant Baldi