CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a contract with a Russian company, Glavcosmos, a subsidiary of the state corporation Roscosmos , for selection support, medical examination and space training of Indian astronauts for ‘Gaganyaan’ mission.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four astronauts shortlisted for India’s first manned space mission, Gaganyaan, have completed their full-fledged training at Russia’s Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in the Star City.

Detailed explanation-3: -BENGALURU: Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has operationalised the basic or ad hoc astronaut training facility, off Old Airport Road in Bengaluru, commissioned specifically for the Gaganyaan programme.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The first space agreement between France and India dates back to 1964. Existing partnerships between the two nations cover almost all areas of space activity.