EDUSAT was designed to provide satellite-based interactive distance education to schools, colleges, and higher educational institutions across India.
In which year was the EDUSAT programme launched?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2015 · Topic: Space Applications in Communication, Meteorology, Agriculture, and Disaster Management (Satellite Communication Systems: DTH, VSAT, Mobile and Internet Connectivity)
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Answer: D. 2004
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