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Ocean Technology
Welcome to the comprehensive study hub for Ocean Technology, a critical and increasingly dynamic area within the broader Science and Technology syllabus for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ocean Technology refers
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Articles on Ocean Technology
Improving Diversity of Subsea Cables
Published on: 17 January, 2026 Submarine cable networks are constantly expanding, evolving, and being reconfigured to meet the exponential growth in data demands.
Remote-sensing Technology Gaining Popularity
Context Remote-sensing technology is becoming increasingly popular and widely used by researchers. What is Remote Sensing? Remote sensing refers to the acquisition of information about Earth’s surface without direct contact, typically using satellites, aircraft, or drones.
Delay in India’s Samudrayaan Mission
Context A crucial set of tests on the Samudrayaan, India’s first manned-submersible mission, has been pushed to mid-next year due to delays in procuring syntactic foam cladding from France. About Samudrayaan Mission The Samudrayaan Mission is a key component of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. It involves the development of MATSYA 6000, an indigenously designed, fourth-generation manned submersible capable of carrying three people to a depth of 6,000 metres.
Submarine Cables
Context Undersea cable damage in the Red Sea has slowed internet access across several countries in Asia and the Middle East, including India. What are Submarine Cables? Definition: Submarine cables are fiber optic cables laid on the ocean floor, connecting two or more landing points across countries and continents.
Deep Sea Exploration Under the Samudrayaan Project
Context Recently, two Indian ‘aquanauts’ travelled deep into the Atlantic Ocean as part of preparations for the upcoming Samudrayaan Project, under which India aims to send three humans to depths of 6,000 metres by 2027. Matsya-6000: India’s Deep-Sea Submersible India’s aquanauts aim to travel in the Matsya-6000, a made-in-India titanium submersible, and designed like a large fish, developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). Capacity: 3 humans for 12 hours, emergency enduranc
Deep Ocean Mission: India’s Gateway to the Ocean Floor
Context Recently, two Indian aquanauts successfully conducted deep-sea dives in the Atlantic Ocean, part of Samudrayaan Project, under the Deep Ocean Mission. About the Deep Ocean Mission It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) with an investment of ₹4,077 crore over five years on September 7, 2021. It aims to develop technologies for exploring and sustainably utilizing deep ocean resources, and to support Indias Blue Economy and scientific leadership.
‘Samudrayaan’: India's First Manned Deep Ocean Mission To Be Launched by 2026
In News India is set to launch its first manned deep-ocean mission, ‘Samudrayaan’, by 2026, aiming to explore marine resources at a depth of 6,000 metres using the indigenously developed submersible ‘Matsya’. About Samudrayaan Mission The Samudrayaan Mission is part of the manned Deep Ocean Mission. It would have MATSYA 6000, a indigenously designed 4th generation manned submersible vehicle capable of carrying three people to a depth of 6,000 meters.