Which of the following Indian companies successfully launched the GSAT-30 communication satellite in January 2020 with the aim of providing high-end broadcasting, telecommunications and television services?

1. A

   European Space Agency (ESA)

2. B

   Space-x

3. C

   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

4. D

   Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, making it the correct Indian entity responsible for the country's space missions.
• ISRO designed, developed, and operates the GSAT-30 satellite, which is a crucial part of India's communication infrastructure.
• The primary objective of the GSAT-30 mission was to enhance broadcasting, telecommunications, and television services within India and surrounding regions.
• Although the physical launch was from French Guiana by Arianespace, the entire mission, from satellite creation to operation, falls under ISRO's purview.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization of European countries and is not an Indian company.
• Option B: SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) is a private American aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. It is not an Indian entity.
• Option C: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the official space agency of the United States federal government, not India.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain India's Space Program and Satellite Missions as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general knowledge question. However, the technology has significant indirect relevance to healthcare.
• Communication satellites like GSAT-30 are the backbone for telemedicine services, such as the eSanjeevani portal in India, which connect patients in remote areas with specialist doctors.
• Reliable satellite links enable the transmission of medical data, support remote diagnostics, and facilitate continuing medical education for healthcare professionals in underserved regions.

How to Approach the Question

• First, identify the key requirement in the question stem: 'Indian companies'. This is the primary filter for evaluating the options.
• Next, analyze each option based on this filter.
• Recognize that the European Space Agency (ESA) is European, SpaceX is American (private), and NASA is American (government). This eliminates the first three options.
• Identify the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as India's national space agency.
• Conclude that ISRO is the only plausible answer, as it is the sole Indian organization among the choices responsible for space missions.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: India's Space Program and Satellite Missions
• Stem keywords: GSAT-30, communication satellite, Indian companies, January 2020
• Lead-in keywords: Which

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Reference Book

E6 Principles and Practice of NURSING Management Leadership for BSc Nursing 3rd Edi Jogindra Vati — Subpart B (pp 340-678 of 1017) p. 336-338