Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 16 October 2026 · PIB · GSAT-7C Satellite Varunastra Torpedo MoD

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Consider the following statements regarding recent Ministry of Defence contracts:1.GSAT-7C is a geostationary communication satellite dedicated to the Indian Navy.2.Varunastra is an electrically propelled heavy-weight ship-launched torpedo.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2

B 1 only

C Both 1 and 2

D 2 only

Correct answer: (d) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because GSAT-7C is dedicated to the Indian Air Force, whereas GSAT-7 (Rukmini) serves the Navy. Statement 2 is correct as Varunastra is an electrically propelled heavy-weight ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo. Thus, only statement 2 is correct.

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