MoU between Indian Space Research Organisation and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency

MoU between Indian Space Research Organisation and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency

Question: Recently the Union Cabinet was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and which of the following space agency for cooperation in the exploration and user of outer space for peaceful purposes?
(a) European Space Agency
(b) US Space Agency
(c) Japanese Space Agency
(d) United Arab Emirates Space Agency
Ans: (d)
Related facts:

  • On 25 May 2016 the Union Cabinet was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA).
  • Cooperation in the exploration and user of outer space for peaceful purposes is the main objective of MoU.
  • This MoU was signed in New Delhi on February 11, 2016.
  • The MoU would result in setting up a Joint Working Group with members from ISRO and UAESA.
  • It will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU.

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