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ISRO's EOS-05 satellite in focus

13 September 2026 · ⏱ 2 min read · GS Paper 3 - Science and Technology / Space

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Why in News?

ISRO's EOS-05 satellite in focus

ISRO's EOS-05 Earth observation satellite is being highlighted for its security and weather-monitoring applications.

Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type

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What you need to know

2 min read

ISRO's EOS-05 satellite has drawn attention for its wide-ranging applications, from security surveillance to weather monitoring.

It is part of ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite series, which supports disaster management and resource monitoring.

The satellite underscores ISRO's continuing focus on using space technology as a tool for national development.

Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)

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Key facts

Remember these

  • ISRO
  • EOS-05
  • Earth observation satellite
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Prelims · Mains

How the exam will ask it

Prelims

  • ISRO, EOS-05, Earth observation satellite

Mains

Use as an example in GS-3 answers (GS Paper 3 - Science and Technology / Space).

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Quick recall

Answer before you reveal

The 'Special Representatives' mechanism for the India-China boundary question, referenced during recent Modi-Xi talks, was set up following which agreement?

  1. Panchsheel Agreement, 1954
  2. Political Parameters and Guiding Principles Agreement, 2005
  3. Shimla Agreement, 1972
  4. Tashkent Agreement, 1966
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Answer: B — The Special Representatives mechanism for the India-China boundary question follows the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the Boundary Question.

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