84. Recently TanSat satellite was in news. What is the purpose of this satellite ?

a) To monitor carbon dioxide(CO2) to understand the effects of climate change

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b) It is a quantum communication satellite

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c) It provides early warning system for tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal region.

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d) It is to assist in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) To monitor carbon dioxide(CO2) to understand the effects of climate change

Answer : A

Explanation :China has launched TanSat, a global carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring satellite to understand the effects of climate change. China became third country after Japan and United States to have its own satellite to monitor greenhouse gases (GHGs).

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