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ISRO PSLV-C52 Launch
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently launched the PSLV – C52 rocket successfully. The rocket carried two small satellites and EOS – 04. The two small satellites were Inspiresat – 1 and INS – 2TD. This is the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Cryogenic Engine Test for Gaganyaan
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme on January 12, 2022. Key Points The test was conducted for 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Performance of the engine met ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
S Somnath-New Chairman of ISRO
Dr S Somnath is to become the new chairman of ISRO. He is to succeed K Sivan. He is the fourth Keralite to occupy the top most place in ISRO. The previous Keralites were K Radhakrishnan, Madhavan Nair and K ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
What is Devas Case?
Devas is a multi-media company. It offers satellite-based services. Antrix is an Indian Government owned company. It is the commercial arm of ISRO. That is, ISRO launches satellites and provides technological assistance for private firms through Antrix. It is operated ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
ISRO: Missions planned for 2022
The Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman K Sivan recently announced about plans for 2022. He also provided details about the missions accomplished in 2021. Missions planned for 2022 Earth Observation Satellites 4 and 6 are to be launched on PSLV. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Dhawan-1: Skyroot test-fires India’s first privately built cryogenic rocket engine
Skyroot Aerospace test-fired India’s first privately built cryogenic rocket engine called Dhawan-1. Key Points Skyroot Aerospace demonstrated the upper stage of its Vikram-2 launch vehicle. The cryogenic rocket engine is 100 per cent 3D printed and 100 percent made in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
FDI policy for Space Sector
According to the chief of Indian Space Research Organisation, K Sivan, India will soon come out with a new foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for the space sector. Key Points While speaking at the International Space Conference organised by Confederation ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Yuktdhara: New portal launched under Geoportal Bhuvan
The government launched a new geospatial planning portal called ‘Yuktdhara’ under Bhuvan. It was launched by Giriraj Singh, Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Key Facts about Yuktdhara This new portal will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets with ..