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Minister of State in Department of Space Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 1st batch of UNNATI programme of ISRO in which of the following city?
A
Hyderabad
B
Chennai
C
Bengaluru
D
Mumbai
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh, Honorable Minister of State(Space) on 17thJanuary, 2019 at URSC, Bengaluru.

Detailed explanation-2: -At this occasion, India announced a capacity building training programme, UNNATI (UNispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training by ISRO) on nano satellites development through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on training on Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) for the benefit of space aspiring nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -UNNATI, a capacity building programme on Nanosatellite development, is an initiative by ISRO to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first United Nations conference on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space (UNISPACE-50).

Detailed explanation-4: -This two months’ programme provide an opportunity to the participating countries to strengthen their capabilities in assembling, integrating and testing nanosatellites. This 3rd batch of UNNATI Programme will be conducted during October 15 -December 15, 2022 at ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru.

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