What is the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS-NavIC)?
✅ Why in News : Usage of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(NavIC system) has increased in sectors like transportation and personal mobility. ЁЯФ╕There is also an increase in the number of NavIC enabled smart mobile phone models in the Indian market. ▪️About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System ( IRNSS ) ✅IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). ✅The main objective is to provide reliable position, navigation and timing services over India and its neighbourhood. ✅IRNSS is a regional and not a global navigation system. ✅Unlike the widely used GPS which includes 24 satellites, NavIC has 8 satellites and their range is within India and its adjoining regions extending up to 1,500 km from the country’s border. ✅Technically satellite systems with more satellites provide more accurate positioning information. However, compared to GPS which has a position accuracy of 20-30 metres, the...