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Current Affairs UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which country lunched the World’s first satellite dedicated to monitoring "greenhouse gas emissions" in 2009?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Japan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Japan”.
Japan launched the world's first satellite dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gases in 2009.

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