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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory’ function under the aegis of which institution?
A
BARC
B
DRDO
C
ISRO
D
CSIR
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Space Applications Centre (SAC), is a major research and development centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-2: -The PRL is located in Ahmedabad. The Physical Research Laboratory was founded on 11 November 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The laboratory had a modest beginning at his residence, with research on cosmic rays.

Detailed explanation-3: -Space Applications Centre (SAC) at Ahmedabad is spread across two campuses having multi-disciplinary activities. The core competence of the Centre lies in development of space borne and air borne instruments / payloads and their applications for national development and societal benefits.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was founded by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. On 19 March 2021, SAC in a major breakthrough demonstrated free space quantum communication technology at a distance of 300 meters between two buildings through live video conferencing as part of Quantum Experiments using Satellite Technology (QuEST) project.

Detailed explanation-5: -Born on 1st April, 1964 at Navsari, Gujarat, Shri Nilesh Desai, is a top ranker and gold-medalist of 1985/86 BE (Electronics & Communication) batch of L. D. College of Engineering, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India.

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