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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With which university did ISRO sign MoU to set up the Satish Dhawan Center for Space Science in the University?
A
Central University of Jammu
B
Indra Gandhi University
C
Jawaharlal Nehru University
D
Anna University
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An MoU has been signed between Indian Space Research Organisation and Central University of Jammu, Jammu for setting up a centre called “Satish Dhawan Centre for Space Science”.

Detailed explanation-2: -Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, the Spaceport of India, is responsible for providing Launch Base Infrastructure for the Indian Space Programme.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Secretariat of DOS and ISRO Headquarters are located at Antariksh Bhavan in Bangalore.

Detailed explanation-4: -It became operational on October 9, 1971 with the flight of ‘Rohini-125’, a small sounding rocket.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shri A Rajarajan, is a Distinguished Scientist and currently the Director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, principle Space Port of India. Shri A Rajarajan is an expert in the area of Composites.

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