GlobalSat for DRR to be renamed in memory of former president APJ Abdul Kalam
Q. Name the satellite that was proposed to be named after former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?- Published on 28 Aug 15a. GSLV-23
b. PSLV-WAT
c. GlobalSat for DRR
d. GlobeNavSat
ANSWER: GlobalSat for DRR
The proposal to name the satellite after Dr. Kalam was made by Milind Pimprikar, Chairman of CANEUS (Canada-Europe-US-Asia) headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The satellite to be used for earth observation and disaster risk reduction will be renamed as UN Kalam GlobalSat.