ZUPPA GEO NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES
Highway tolls to use satellite-based technology soon; Here's how it works and other details?
India is set to introduce a new satellite-based toll collection system, a global first. Using GNSS and GPS, this system charges vehicles based on the distance traveled, eliminating toll plazas and improving the commuter experience. Unlike FASTag, it operates on the Global Navigation Satellite System, offering precise tracking. This innovation aims to modernize toll collection, potentially increasing revenue to Rs 1.40 trillion in the next few years. Despite challenges, such as infrastructure upgrades, this system signals a significant advancement in India's transportation sector.
Getting down'n'desi in Davos
India was certainly flavour of the week. Whether it was geopolitics, geo-economics or the two hot topics, sustainability and tech disruptions caused by generative AI, India scored well. PwC's 27th Annual Global CEO Survey launched at the forum highlighted how Indian CEOs are more buoyant about their growth prospects in 2024.
Navigating Choppy Waters: Indo-Pacific faces ongoing contestations amid China's superpower aspirations
India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, highlighted the ongoing "contestations" in the Indo-Pacific region due to China's efforts to become a superpower. He emphasized the need for jointness, integration, and theaterisation in enhancing India's war-fighting capabilities. General Chauhan also noted China's geographical constraints in achieving superpower status. Army Chief General Manoj Pande discussed the evolving geopolitical scenario, ranging from cooperation to competition.
ASEAN Summit critical to uphold ASEAN solidarity in era of global uncertainty
The upcoming ASEAN Summit in Jakarta is seen as crucial for reaffirming ASEAN solidarity and addressing key challenges, particularly in the South China Sea region. ASEAN and China have agreed to complete negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea within three years. India, as a neighbor of ASEAN, should play a significant role in cross-border payments and share its expertise on digital public infrastructure. India and ASEAN should also enhance cooperation in areas such as maritime security, cybersecurity, and sustainable development.
India-designed chip to track school buses, weapons systems
The 12-nanometre chip can be fitted into a mobile phone or any handheld device and receive signals from the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), the Global Positioning System of the US and the GLONASS constellation of Russia.
Budget 2023 wishlist: Skilled workforce, clean energy, geo-spatial mapping
While skill development needs a lot of attention, climate change is not far behind. Industry is looking up to the Union Budget on steps to fight the climate crisis. Clean energy is a key today and expanding use of Natural Gas via City Gas Distribution (CGD) will contribute to the efforts.
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Government releases list of 23 beneficiaries under PLI scheme for drones
The combined annual sales turnover of the shortlisted companies has increased from Rs 88 crore in FY 2020-21 to Rs 319 crore (unaudited) in FY 2021-22. The eligibility criteria for the PLI scheme for drones and drone components include an annual sales turnover of Rs 2 crore for drone companies and Rs 50 lakh for drone components manufacturers; and value addition of over 40 per cent of sales turnover.
ISRO and Pataa to develop satellite image-based digital addresses
The Department of Space has been monumental in the use of geospatial technologies in the country through its activities in aerial and satellite data acquisition, data supply, mapping, applications and nationwide operational projects like Bhuvan, VEDAS, and MOSDAC etc.
Criticism should not be at cost of national dignity: Gautam Adani on India's Covid handling
"In this euphoria, let us never forget that we were largely left alone to fight the pandemic. This does not mean that there cannot be any criticism. However, criticism cannot be at the cost of national dignity. It cannot be at the cost of degrading or destroying the confidence of a nation. It cannot be about dividing the society - else we play right into the hands of those that do not want to see a resurgent India," he said.
Maruti Suzuki brings advanced telematics tech in mass segment vehicles
The Suzuki Connect is an advanced telematics solution that uses internet and wireless connectivity enhancing user's on-road driving experience through features like security alerts, geo-fence, vehicle status and 'navigate to car', among others.
Policy ignition: India's satellite navigation sector set for higher growth trajectory
The Department of Space (DoS) plans to devise a "comprehensive and substantive" national policy for satellite based navigation -- the Indian Satellite Navigation Policy - 2021 (SATNAV Policy - 2021).
Raisina Dialogue: NATO Secy Gen flags China coercion of neighbours, hampering freedom of navigation
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday flagged China's assertive moves such as coercing neighbours in the region and hampering freedom of navigation in the South China Sea while asserting that the transatlantic military alliance is a key platform to forge convergence on responding to the security implications of a rising China.
India pitches for widening Russia ties in three geo-political theatres
India pitched for widening cooperation with old strategic ally Russia across various geographical regions - Eurasia, Indo-Pacific and the Russian Far East, and the Arctic and sought Moscow’s support towards a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
IIT-Bombay develops Dhruva, Indian receiver chip for NAVIC, GPS satellites
Dhruva will receive signals from India’s NAVIC group of navigation satellites as well as the US Global Positioning System-based satellites to determine these accurately under all weather conditions.
China successfully launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
The satellite was launched on Tuesday morning from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
NavIC tech designed by ISRO will come to Xiaomi smartphones this year
Navigation with Indian Constellation is the regional geo-positioning system that provides accurate positioning in India.
How to check FB or call while flying - in-flight internet technology explained
Passengers, used to being told to switch of all devices, have been wondering how the system would work. Here are some of the answers.
India to launch spare navigation satellite August-end
Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) India will launch its eighth navigation satellite this month-end as a spare or back-up for its constellation in the geo-orbit, a top space agency official said on Thursday.
A decade on, human space flight not in priority list of India
Nearly 80 scientists from across the country had participated in the November 7, 2006 meeting to discuss the issues related to the mission, an ISRO press release said.
Government to utilise geo-spatial technology to build smart cities
Geo-spatial technology makes use of satellite navigation systems and computer databases called the GIS to create, capture, store and retrieve geographic and spatial information of any place.
India to maximise rocket capability for more launches
Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IANS) India would maximise its rocket capability to launch more satellites for maximum return on investment, its space agency chief said on Wednesday.
Technologically a fruitful year for ISRO (2016 in Retrospect)
Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) The year 2016 was a bag of mixed fortunes for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with successes on the technological front and setbacks on the legal front.
ISRO's GAGAN to provide navigational support to Railways
ISRO has said it will provide navigational support to the country's Railways through 'GAGAN' (GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation) system.
India,China sign pacts to collaborate in space, geo sciences
India and China today agreed to step up their cooperation in science and technology, including space exploration, geo sciences and collaborate for research in earthquake sciences.
'Technology like GIS needs to be part of government functioning'
He said the state governments should focus on adopting IT infrastructure in such way that it can be used by multiple departments.
Indian aircraft would have to upgrade avionic systems soon
All Indian aircraft would have to upgrade their avionic systems soon to match with India's own satellite-based navigation system to be launched soon.
Air navigation system GAGAN to help Jet Airways, Indian Airlines, others to cut fuel cost by upto 20%
GAGAN will catapult India into an elite league in air navigation: this is only the fourth such system in world, after that of US, EU and Japan.
India could lease satellite-based system to neighbours: expert
An industry expert has suggested that Gagan could be leased to neighbouring countries to help them navigate their air traffic.
India on course to have navigation system after US, EU, Japan
AAI and ISRO, which have jointly taken up the Rs 774 crore project GAGAN, yesterday commenced the process of its Final System Acceptance Test (FSAT).
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