The Government has launched a River Information System RIS-Consider the following statements about the RIS-1- RIS aims to streamline the exchange of information between waterway operators and regulators but the common users won-t have access to the information for security reasons-2- It will improve the efficiency of inland navigation-Which of the above statements is-are correct-

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The Government has launched a River Information System (RIS).Consider the following statements about the RIS:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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The correct option is B Only 2
The system enhances swift electronic data transfer between mobile vessels and shore (Base stations) through advance and real-time exchange of information. RIS aims to streamline the exchange of information between waterway operators, regulators and users.
This would facilitate:-
i. Inland navigation safety.
ii. Improvement in efficiency of inland navigation.
iii. Dissemination of information to vessels on the status of fairways.
iv. Provision of virtual aids to navigation and guidance to the vessels.
v. Planning of voyages.

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The Government has launched a River Information System (RIS).Consider the following statements about the RIS: Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

The Government has launched a River Information System (RIS).Consider the following statements about the RIS:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?