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ISRO to launch Radar Imaging Satellite ‘RISAT 2BR1’ by end of May 2019
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced its plans to launch its latest radar imaging reconnaissance satellite ‘RISAT 2BR1’ towards the end of May 2019. Its launch was earlier scheduled in 2020 after RISAT-2A but is now preponed. About Launch ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Ex ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar conferred France's Highest Civilian Honour
On 2 May 2019 former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman A S Kiran Kumar was awarded France’s highest civilian honour ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Legion d’Honneur’ (or National Order of the Legion of Honour) by France’s Ambassador ..
Ex ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar conferred France’s Highest Civilian Honour
On 2 May 2019 former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman A S Kiran Kumar was awarded France’s highest civilian honour ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Legion d’Honneur’ (or National Order of the Legion of Honour) by France’s Ambassador ..
ISRO to launch lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-2’ in July 2019
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India’s second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 is scheduled to be launched between July 9 and 16 2019. The Chandrayaan-2’s lander will touch down near Moon’s south pole on 6th September 2019. About Chandrayan-2 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
CMFRI, ISRO ink MoU to protect Smaller Wetlands
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have signed an MoU to map, validate and protect smaller wetlands in the coastal region and restore them through coastal livelihood programmes. Smaller wetlands (which were smaller ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
EMISAT adds to India’s Defence Capability
After the successful test of A-SAT through Mission Shakti, India’s defence capability has got a further boost with the successful launch of the ElectroMagnetic Intelligence Satellite (EMISAT). About EMISAT EMISAT was jointly developed by ISRO and DRDO, two frontline research ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India-Bolivia Sign 9 MoUs
During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia the following 9 MoUs were signed: Agreement on Exemption of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders to facilitate entry into either country of Diplomatic and Official Passport ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
ISRO Successfully launched Emisat Satellite into Orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched an electronic intelligence satellite ‘Emisat’ for the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) along with 28 third party satellites. About the Launch The notable aspects of the launch were a new variant ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
ISRO opens registration for Young Scientist Programme
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened the registration for recently launched Young Scientist Programme. The programme also referred to as “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (Yuvika) is aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Collaboration between ISRO and CNES
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and France Space Agency CNES have agreed to collaborate on the following avenues: Maritime Surveillance ISRO and CNES have signed an agreement to set up a maritime surveillance centre in the country. The agreement intends ..