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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation.

Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?
I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
I, II and III
B
II and III only
C
I only
D
I and II only
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation.

Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?
I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer
I and II only
Statements I and II are correct; GAGAN improves standard GPS accuracy to ensure high-quality air traffic management over Indian airspace. Statement III is incor......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Science & Tech
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Ref. Topic Space Technology
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
Statements I and II are correct; GAGAN improves standard GPS accuracy to ensure high-quality air traffic management over Indian airspace. Statement III is incorrect; GAGAN benefits extend significantly beyond aviation to marine navigation, highway management, railways, and surveying.
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