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GAIL (India) Limited in the last week of November, 2015 launched which portal for monitoring the pipeline Right of Use (ROU) through Space Technology?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bhuvan-GAIL Portal
  2. GEO-Store Portal
  3. K & J Satellite Portal
  4. Star one C 2 Portal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bhuvan-GAIL Portal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Bhuvan-GAIL Portal šŸ“š Explanation: GAIL (India) Limited launched the 'Bhuvan-GAIL Portal' in late 2015 in collaboration with ISRO. It uses space technology and satellite imaging to monitor its massive natural gas pipeline network. The portal helps GAIL manage the "Right of Use" and identify any encroachments or safety issues along the pipelines. This is a significant use of indigenous space technology for industrial monitoring.