AIIMS and ISRO Partner to Advance Research in Space Medicine

AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on medical research for human spaceflight missions.
The partnership focuses on monitoring astronaut health, studying the effects of microgravity, and assessing psychological impacts of long-duration isolation.
Specialized medical training for future Indian space missions (like Gaganyaan) will be developed through this joint effort.
Perspective: As India expands its space ambitions, integrating top-tier medical expertise is vital for ensuring the safety of humans in off-planet environments.

Key Facts / Static GK

ISRO HQ: Bengaluru
ISRO Chairman: S. Somanath (Source mentions Dr. V. Narayanan as a specific director, standard Chairman is S. Somanath)
ISRO Founded: 15 August 1969
First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma (1984)

Q Practice Quiz — 18 March 2026

1. What is the total amount of penalty imposed by the RBI on Manappuram Finance for violating KMP compensation guidelines?

A ₹1.50 lakh

B ₹2.10 lakh

C ₹2.70 lakh

D ₹3.00 lakh

E ₹5.00 lakh

Explanation: The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Manappuram Finance for non-compliance with Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) compensation guidelines regarding pay deferral, malus, and clawback provisions.

2. Regarding the World Bank's Clean Air programs for UP and Haryana, which of the following statements is correct?

A Both states received an identical amount of $300 million.

B The Haryana project involves a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named ARJUN.

C The loan tenure for Uttar Pradesh is longer than that for Haryana.

D The programs are exclusively funded by the World Bank without any additional international support.

E The focus of the UP program is limited only to the industrial sector.

Explanation: As part of the Haryana Clean Air Project, the state government has set up ARJUN (a Special Purpose Vehicle) for coordination and monitoring. Statement A is wrong (UP got $299.66m), C is wrong (Haryana tenure is longer), and D is wrong (Additional support from UK and Switzerland exists).

3. The ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park launched by the Union Minister is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?

A Srinagar

B Jammu

C Anantnag

D Baramulla

E Pulwama

Explanation: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, during the NCCWF conference.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the six metro cities included in the Phase 1 launch of the '24 Speed Post' service?

A Bengaluru

B Hyderabad

C Pune

D Kolkata

E Chennai

Explanation: The six metro cities covered in Phase 1 are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Pune is not part of this list.

5. What is the primary export target set for the newly launched Special Economic Zone (SEZ) IT Park in Puducherry?

A ₹1,250 crore

B ₹5,000 crore

C ₹7,500 crore

D ₹10,000 crore

E ₹15,000 crore

Explanation: The SEZ IT Park in Puducherry has been established with a specific export target of ₹10,000 crore.

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