Question: On August 18 which of the following group has signed an agreement for cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing?
a) BRICS
b) G-7
c) NATO
d) ASEAN
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On August 18, 2021 BRICS nations have signed an agreement for cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing.
- The agreement was signed Under the India’s BRICS Chairship.
- The BRICS Space Agencies Heads have signed an agreement for cooperation in remote sensing satellite data sharing in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharyya Secretary (CPV&OIA).
- Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/ Secretary, Department of Space Dr. K. Sivan was also present on the occasion.
- Mr. Zhang Kejian, Administrator, China National Space Administration (CNSA) and heads of the space agencies of rest of the BRICS nations were also present.
- This Agreement enables building a virtual constellation of specified remote sensing satellites of BRICS space agencies and their respective ground stations will receive the data.
- ISRO said in a statement that this will contribute in strengthening multilateral cooperation among BRICS space agencies.
- BRICS reached major landmark with the signing of this agreement as it will promote cooperation & use space data & applications for development & social objectives outlined in SDGs, providing benefit for the citizens.
- Such challenges are global climate change, major disasters and environmental protection.