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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 201510 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What is the indigenously developed Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)? Discuss its civilian and military applications for India.
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Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: NavIC / IRNSS, Satellite Navigation, Positioning Accuracy
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