<h4>Approval of Statio Shiv Shakti</h4><p>The <strong>International Astronomical Union (IAU)</strong>, through its <strong>Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature</strong>, has officially approved the name <strong>‘Statio Shiv Shakti’</strong> for the landing site of <strong>Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p>The <strong>IAU</strong> is the recognized authority for assigning names to celestial bodies and their surface features. Their approval formalizes India's chosen name on the lunar surface.</p></div><h4>Symbolic Significance of Shiv Shakti</h4><p>The name <strong>“Shiv Shakti”</strong> carries profound cultural and national significance for India. It symbolizes a deep connection spanning the entire nation, from the <strong>Himalayas to Kanyakumari</strong>.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p><strong>“Shiv”</strong> in this context represents the unwavering <strong>determination</strong> for the betterment and welfare of humanity.</p><p><strong>“Shakti”</strong> embodies the immense <strong>strength and power</strong> required to achieve these noble resolutions and aspirations.</p></div><h4>Other Key Indian Lunar Landing Sites</h4><p>Beyond <strong>Statio Shiv Shakti</strong>, India has designated other significant points on the Moon, reflecting its ongoing lunar exploration efforts.</p><p>In <strong>September 2019</strong>, the location where <strong>Chandrayaan-2’s lander</strong> unfortunately crashed was named <strong>“Tiranga Point”</strong> by the Prime Minister.</p><p>Earlier, in <strong>November 2008</strong>, former President <strong>A.P.J. Abdul Kalam</strong> proposed the name <strong>“Jawahar Point”</strong> for the site where the <strong>Chandrayaan-1 Moon Impact Probe</strong> made its impact.</p><div class='exam-tip-box'><p>UPSC often asks about India's space missions and their cultural/scientific significance. Knowing these named lunar sites and their symbolism is crucial for both Prelims (factual recall) and Mains (answer enrichment).</p></div>