MOU & COLLABORATIONS
International Collaborations
India Signs Strategic MoUs with Bhutan for Postal Ties and ISRO for Defence Tech
India and Bhutan have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance postal cooperation and share digital technological best practices.
Separately, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) signed an agreement with ISRO's Space Applications Centre.
The IDS-ISRO partnership will focus on maintaining satellite-based telecom nodes and providing extra communication resources for the Armed Forces.
These collaborations highlight India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and its push toward space-enabled defence infrastructure.
Important for understanding India's bilateral and internal security dynamics.
Separately, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) signed an agreement with ISRO's Space Applications Centre.
The IDS-ISRO partnership will focus on maintaining satellite-based telecom nodes and providing extra communication resources for the Armed Forces.
These collaborations highlight India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and its push toward space-enabled defence infrastructure.
Important for understanding India's bilateral and internal security dynamics.
Key Facts / Static GK
Chairman of ISRO: S. Somanath
ISRO Space Applications Centre Location: Ahmedabad
Capital of Bhutan: Thimphu
ISRO Space Applications Centre Location: Ahmedabad
Capital of Bhutan: Thimphu
Practice Quiz — 21 March 2026
Q1. Which agency is responsible for implementing the MSP support for cotton as per the recent CCEA approval?
Answer: (B) Cotton Corporation of India Ltd — The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) is the implementing agency for the ₹1,718.56 crore MSP support approved for the 2023-24 cotton season.
Q2. What are the two primary rock layers identified at the Kalinjar Fort National Geo-Heritage Site?
Answer: (B) Bundelkhand Granite and Kaimur Sandstone — The site features Bundelkhand Granite (ancient basement rock) and Kaimur Sandstone (sedimentary layer), aged 2.5 billion and 1.2 billion years respectively.
Q3. Regarding the 'Fare Se Fursat' scheme, which of the following statements is true?
Answer: (C) The scheme ensures airfares do not change based on booking time. — The core feature of the scheme is 'One Route One Fare,' meaning the price is uniform and does not fluctuate with booking time or surge demand.
Q4. Where has Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched India's first LPG ATM?
Answer: (B) Gurugram, Haryana — India's first LPG ATM was launched by BPCL in Gurugram, Haryana, specifically at Central Park Flower Valley, Sohna.
Q5. The 'Krishi Sakhi' initiative by AIC is globally aligned with which international observance?
Answer: (B) UN International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 — Krishi Sakhi is linked with the UN's International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 to empower women in the agricultural sector.
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