Cabinet approval to India- Bangladesh MoU for peaceful uses of outer space

Cabinet approval to India- Bangladesh MoU for peaceful uses of outer space

Question: Remote sensing is …
(a) The scanning of the earth by satellite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about it.
(b) Use of remote as a tool for operating instruments.
(c) Controlling satellite with remote technology.
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)

  • On May 24, 2017, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
  • The MoU was signed at New Delhi in April 08, 2017.
  • This MoU shall enable cooperation in areas such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
  • The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation (DOS/ISRO), and the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC), which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.
  • It will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
  • Financing of works carried out under this MoU shall be provided by the respective executive organisation with due consideration of national norms.
  • The MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.

Reference:
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