India's NavIC navigation system gets boost from ISRO's latest mission, but bigger reforms needed

Consider the following statements regarding ISRO's Space Programme: 1. The GSLV-F18 mission was launched on 1 January 2025. 2. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for the country's space programme. 3. The NavIC system is used for communication and broadcasting. How many of the above statements are correct?

• A.Only one
• B.Only two
• C.All three
• D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the GSLV-F18 mission was launched on 2 November 2026, as per fact 8. Statement 2 is correct because ISRO is indeed responsible for the country's space programme, as per fact 10. Statement 3 is incorrect because the NavIC system is used for navigation and positioning, as per fact 7.

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The GSLV-F18 mission was a success. Statement-II: The success of the GSLV-F18 mission will restore NavIC's capabilities. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is correct because the GSLV-F18 mission was a success, as per fact 1. Statement 2 is correct because the mission could restore NavIC's capabilities, as per fact 2. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because the success of the mission is directly linked to its ability to restore NavIC's capabilities.