Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Current Affairs, GK & News
ISRO: Test of Solid rocket booster HS-200
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently successfully tested the HS200 solid rocket booster. Where was the test conducted? The testing was done at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). What is the HS200 solid rocket booster? It is the human-rated version of the S200 rocket booster. Two HS200 boosters will be part ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Gaganyaan programme • GSLV Mk III rocket • HS200 • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • Solid rocket booster
ISRO PSLV-C52 Launch
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently launched the PSLV – C52 rocket successfully. The rocket carried two small satellites and EOS – 04. The two small satellites were Inspiresat – 1 and INS – 2TD. This is the first launch of 2022. And it is the first launch since the failure of EOS – ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Cartosat • Cryogenic Propellant • EOS-04 • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • INS-2B • INS-2TD • ISRO • Propellants • PSLV • PSLV-C52 Mission • Resourcesat • RISAT-2B • Soil moisture
ISRO: Demonstration of Quantum Communication
Scientists from Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory recently demonstrated Quantum Entanglement, in a major step forward towards satellite-based quantum communication. Where was the experiment conducted? Scientists conducted hack-proof communication between two places, using real-time Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). These places were separated by 300 meters. What is Quantum communication? Quantum Communication is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Demonstration of Quantum Communication • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
S Somnath-New Chairman of ISRO
Dr S Somnath is to become the new chairman of ISRO. He is to succeed K Sivan. He is the fourth Keralite to occupy the top most place in ISRO. The previous Keralites were K Radhakrishnan, Madhavan Nair and K Kasturirangan. About Sivan and his extension Somnath was nominated way back in 2019. He was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Persons in News
Topics: Dr K. Sivan • Dr S Somnath • G. Madhavan Nair • GSLV Mk-III • INCOSPAR • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • ISRO • K. Radhakrishnan • Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan • Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) • PSLV • Somnath • Vikram Sarabhai • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
ISRO developing a SSLV with Private Participation
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is in process of developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation. The satellite will be launched in first quarter of 2022. Highlights SSLV will provide a payload capability of 500 kg to a planar orbit of 500 km. Development of SSLV is in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) • Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
NITI Aayog launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
Government think tank, NITI Aayog, launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India on October 18, 2021. Key Points This Geospatial Energy Map of India provides a holistic picture of all energy resources like oil & gas wells, petroleum refineries, conventional power plants, coal fields and coal blocks. Use of GIS-based Energy Map of India GIS ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Energy Resources • Geospatial Energy Map of India • GIS-based Energy Map of India • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) • Niti Ayog • Renewable energy resources