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ISRO working on important technologies for human space flight

The government in its written reply to Rajya Sabha has stated that the Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, is at present working on important technologies for human space...

December 16, 2016

ISRO signs deal for first privately built satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a contract with a consortium of six companies to deliver the country’s first industry-built spacecraft by late 2017. The contract...

December 14, 2016

ISRO signs contract to build 2 satellites

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has signed its first contract with an association of six companies for an industry-built spacecraft. The contract involves assembly, integration and also testing...

December 11, 2016

RISAT-1 placed in final Polar Sun-synchronous orbit

India’s indigenously built Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1), launched on April 26, 2012 has been placed in its final Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit. On April 27-28, 2012 the satellite’s propulsion...

April 29, 2012

RISAT-1 all set for launch at Sriharikota

On April 26, 2012 India’s Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1) will be launched from the spaceport at Sriharikota. The 4-stages of the PSLV-XL (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle – Extra...

April 23, 2012

Professor Yashpal: Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award

The President Ms Pratibha Devisingh Patil bestowed the esteemed Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award to famous Scientist and Educationist, Professor Yashpal for the year 2011 for distinction in...

December 7, 2011

Current Affairs : August 11, 2011

China launches communications satellite for Pak China launches a Communications Satellite for Pakistan in the coming     days The satellite, PAKSAT-1R, carried by a Long March-3B carrier rocket PAKSAT-1R,...

August 11, 2011

Current Affairs : July 9, 2011

South Sudan: An Independent Nation now South Sudan emerged as the an Independent Nation 54th nation of Africa 193rd country recognized by the UN and the 54th UN...

July 9, 2011

Current Affairs January 15, 2010

Abbreviations: R-APDRP: Restructured-Accelerated Development and Reforms Programme program. EOW: Economic Offense Wing CCTNS: Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System . It will be launched by Haryana Police soon,...

January 24, 2010    Government Schemes Current Affairs