GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

DAYS AND YEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which year was the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) founded?
A
1967
B
1969
C
1970
D
1974
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969 and superseded INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology. DOS was set up and ISRO was brought under DOS in 1972. The prime objective of ISRO/DOS is the development and application of space technology for various national needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1969, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was formed out of INCOSPAR.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incumbent The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was founded in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) with Vikram Sarabhai as its chairperson which in 1969 became ISRO.

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