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UPSC 2023: Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
(a)Australia
(b)Canada
(c)Israel
(d)Japan
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Japan operates the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), giving it an independent regional satellite-navigation capability; Australia, Canada and Israel do not have indigenous GNSS constellations. Therefore, option (d) Japan is correct. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-one-of-the-following-countries-has-its-own-s--6472fa157c39b240f986e8a7?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 57. It falls under Science & Technology > Space Technology & Astronomy.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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