Question

ISRO has developed a portal providing map-based learning which can also be used for teaching- learning of geography. The name of the portal is:​

Answer 1

Bhuvan is the name of the portal.

• Bhuvan is an ISRO-developed national geo-portal that allows users to view a variety of geo-spatial and thematic maps.
• The web portal, dubbed 'School Bhuvan,' will use map-based learning to educate students about natural resources, the environment, and their role in sustainable development.
• It is a Bhuvan - NRSC/ISRO initiative based on the NCERT syllabus. According to a circular issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), all affiliated schools are to inform students about this web portal.
• Through the Internet, it will be utilized to locate and access geographic data and related geographic services.
• The database of MapmyIndia will be linked with earth observation data and ISRO's advanced satellite catalog (gathered from satellites)
• The webpage will display accurate maps, i.e., maps created using data from the Government of India.
• Because these are domestic apps and not ones from abroad, it will aid in protecting privacy.

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