🛰️ India’s NavIC 2.0 Satellite Constellation Fully Operational

🧭 Thematic Focus:

Science and Technology | Space Innovation | Strategic Infrastructure

🌟 Introductory Glimpse:

In a major technological leap, India has declared its upgraded NavIC 2.0 satellite navigation system fully operational, enhancing civilian applications, military resilience, and strategic autonomy in the domain of navigation and real-time positioning.

🛤️ Key Highlights:

• NavIC 2.0 (Navigation with Indian Constellation) becomes fully operational on April 27, 2025.
• Offers enhanced accuracy, greater coverage, and dual-frequency support.
• Applications: Navigation for civilian users, disaster management, marine and air traffic monitoring, precision agriculture, and military operations.
• Strengthens India’s independence from foreign GPS systems.
• Critical component in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for strategic technologies.

📜 GS Paper Mapping:

• GS Paper 3: Science and Technology | Strategic Infrastructure | National Security

🪄 A Thought Spark — by IAS Monk:

“When a nation’s steps are guided by its own stars, its journey becomes truly sovereign.”