THE HINDU DATED 5th SEP 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 5th SEP 2026

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1. ISRO launches advanced Earth-imaging satellite EOS-05

ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first dedicated imaging satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit, aboard the GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota. The 2,367-kg satellite was injected into the intended orbit about 18 minutes after launch and is designed to provide near-real-time imagery, including coverage of regions that may be difficult to observe from lower-orbit satellites. Its applications include agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management and strategic surveillance. The successful mission is particularly significant after two earlier GSLV-related setbacks, demonstrating restored reliability of the launch system. The broader logic lies in strengthening India’s sovereign Earth-observation capabilities: timely satellite imagery improves disaster response, crop assessment, environmental governance and strategic decision-making. Geosynchronous positioning enables persistent observation of selected areas, supplementing lower-orbit remote-sensing satellites. The mission therefore combines technological self-reliance with developmental and security objectives. For India, sustained investment in indigenous launch vehicles and observation satellites also reduces dependence on external platforms for strategically important geospatial information.

2. Condition of rural government schools: teacher shortages and poor infrastructure