GISAT-1: Why in news? India has planned to launch an earth observation satellite that would provide it near real-time images of its borders and will also be helpful in monitoring natural disasters.

GISAT-1 is slated to be lofted into space by GSLV-F10 rocket from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh 's Nellore district, about 100 kms north of Chennai. "We are looking to launch this Geo ...