- The MoU was signed to work in the field of R&D of the NavIC messaging service.
- This service will provide a user-friendly platform.
- The service will be utilized by Oppo in its phones which will be released in Indian markets for sale.
- Due to this collaboration, Oppo will be able to develop ready-to-use, end-to-end application-specific solutions by integrating NavIC messaging service with its mobile handset platform.
- India’s NavIC is an equivalent American GPS system. It offers regional navigation services in India and has the feature to broadcast short messages.
- It can transfer safety-of-life alert messages in areas where there is poor or no communication system.
- Under this agreement, Oppo and ISRO will share technical data to work jointly in NavIC messaging service.
- Static Part:
- HQ of ISRO: Bengaluru
- Chairman of ISRO: K Sivan
Question:
a. DRDO
b. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c. ISRO
d. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting