Technology Development Board (TDB) signed agreement with Astrome Technologies.
For AI-enabled Electronic Intelligence (AI-ELINT) Satellite Constellation.
Financial assistance: ₹64.05 crore under RDI Fund.
Total project cost: ₹128.11 crore, funded by Optionally Convertible Debt.
🎯 Key Point: TDB signed agreement for AI-ELINT Satellite Constellation.
Key Facts / Static GK
TDB: Technology Development Board
DST: Department of Science and Technology
RDI Fund: Research, Development and Innovation Fund
Partner: Astrome Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
Practice Quiz — 13 November 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation Limited (TICL)?
Answer: (B) Bahram Vakil — Bahram Vakil has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation Limited, succeeding Noel N. Tata. Noel N. Tata retired and was given the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus.
Q2. The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of which scheme until March 31, 2031, for another five years?
Answer: (C) Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units — The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for another five years, until March 31, 2031. This scheme provides credit guarantee coverage to lending institutions against default risk for micro unit loans.
Q3. Which prominent personality attended the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi?
Answer: (C) Vice President of India — The Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, attended the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu.
Q4. What is Moody's revised GDP growth forecast for India's Financial Year 2026-27, as stated in its 'Global Macro Outlook 2027-28'?
Answer: (C) 7.0% — Moody's Ratings, a US-based global credit rating agency, has revised India's GDP growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 to 7%, up from its earlier projection of 6.5%. This revision indicates a more optimistic outlook for India's economic performance.
Q5. What is the theme for the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2026) which will be inaugurated in New Delhi?
Answer: (B) "Vikas aur Virasat" (Development and Heritage) — The theme for the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2026) is "Vikas aur Virasat," which translates to "Development and Heritage." The event will be inaugurated by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
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