The satellite GSAT-18, developed by ISRO, was launched mainly to strengthen which type of services in India?

Explanation

GSAT-18 is a communication satellite built and launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2016 using the Ariane-5 launch vehicle from French Guiana. The satellite was designed to provide and improve telecommunications, television broadcasting, internet services, and VSAT networks across India. By replacing and supporting earlier communication satellites, GSAT-18 strengthened India’s telecommunication infrastructure and satellite-based communication services.