CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The ISRO and the Glavcosmos of Russia signed an MoU in June 2019 for training of the four astronauts, a Group Captain and three Wing Commanders of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who were shortlisted for the Gaganyaan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Russia. Russia will conduct the training of astronauts be conducted for Gaganyaan Mission. The Union Minister of Science and Technology informed that the human spaceflight module of Gaganyaan will be launched after the second unmanned mission planned in 2022-23.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rs. 10,000 crore project aims to take a three-person Indian crew into orbit for five to seven days before returning them safely to Earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3 days mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.