CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Tunisia on cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes” was signed today (June 11, 2019) at ISRO Headquarters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help Indian Space tech start-ups with technology tools.

Detailed explanation-3: -The US space agency and Japan have signed an agreement that builds on a long history of collaboration in space exploration between the two nations. The US space agency and Japan have signed an agreement that builds on a long history of collaboration in space exploration between the two nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -DOS implements these programmes through, mainly, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), North Eastern-Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC) and Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL).

Detailed explanation-5: -Shri S. Somanath assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission on 14 January 2022. In his previous assignment he was Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the lead Centre responsible for Launch vehicle technology development.