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ISRO and ESA Sign Agreement for Earth Observation Data Cooperation
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a pact to enhance Earth observation cooperation.
The partnership focuses on improving the accuracy of satellite data used for environmental monitoring and disaster management.
This agreement will aid in climate studies by leveraging shared satellite resources and research expertise.
Perspective: Space diplomacy and satellite data sharing are crucial for global environmental challenges and precise resource mapping.
The partnership focuses on improving the accuracy of satellite data used for environmental monitoring and disaster management.
This agreement will aid in climate studies by leveraging shared satellite resources and research expertise.
Perspective: Space diplomacy and satellite data sharing are crucial for global environmental challenges and precise resource mapping.
Key Facts / Static GK
ISRO Formed: 15 August 1969
ISRO Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
ISRO Chairman: V. Narayanan (as per 2026 context)
ISRO Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
ISRO Chairman: V. Narayanan (as per 2026 context)
Practice Quiz — 11 March 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Kavinder Gupta — Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Q2. Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded whom as the Governor of Maharashtra?
Answer: (B) Acharya Devvrat — Jishnu Dev Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding the additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.
Q3. Who is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran as of March 2026?
Answer: (C) Mojtaba Khamenei — Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026.
Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extension is correct?
Answer: (C) Central assistance for the project is ₹3.59 lakh crore. — The Union Cabinet extended JJM to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Q5. Which airport was recently granted International status by the Union Cabinet in March 2026?
Answer: (B) Madurai Airport — The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport.
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