Scientist S. Somanath takes charge as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Noted scientist S Somanath took charge as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.  He succeeded K Sivan, who was recently appointed as Chairman of ISRO. Prior to his elevation, he was Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018

K Sivan to be new Chairman of ISRO

Dr. K Sivan will be the new Secretary of the Department of Space, and Chairman of the Space Commission and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Sivan is popularly known as the “Rocket Man” for his significant contribution in the ..

ISRO developing compact launcher for smaller satellites

The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing small satellite launch vehicles to launch low-cost small satellites. Preliminary work to design and develop such ambitious small launch vehicle already has started at ISRO’s rocket development node, Vikram Sarabhai Space ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017

Current Affairs January 15, 2010

Abbreviations: R-APDRP: Restructured-Accelerated Development and Reforms Programme program. EOW: Economic Offense Wing CCTNS: Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System . It will be launched by Haryana Police soon, NHRC : National Human Rights Commission OMC : Oil Marketing Companies Appointments:Member ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2010

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