MCQs 2026

Satellite navigation augmentation systems, like the one tested, are designed to improve the performance of existing satellite navigation systems (like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or India's NavIC) by providing corrections and additional data, thereby increasing accuracy and reliability.

Early and accurate drought predictions enable policymakers to proactively implement targeted water conservation strategies, allocate resources effectively, and provide timely support to affected agricultural communities, mitigating economic and social impacts.

AI algorithms can process vast amounts of data and identify subtle, complex patterns that traditional statistical models might miss, leading to earlier warnings and more precise forecasts of drought onset and severity.

AI-powered drought prediction systems typically integrate diverse data sources, including satellite observations for vegetation health and land surface temperature, meteorological data for weather patterns, and soil moisture sensor readings for ground truth.

ISRO's 2026 announcement indicated that Gaganyaan-2 is tentatively scheduled for a late 2027 launch, following the completion of preliminary uncrewed and crewed test flights.

Gaganyaan-2 aims to validate critical systems for human spaceflight, including advanced life support and crew safety features like the crew escape system, which are crucial for astronaut survival.

The Gaganyaan-2 mission, as announced by ISRO in 2026, is planned as a three-day orbital mission to further test the human-rated orbital vehicle and its systems before the actual crewed flights.

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