MoU between ISRO and JAXA

MoU between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for cooperation in the field of outer space

Question : Recently Cabinet apprised of the MoU between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the JAXA for cooperation in the field of outer space,JAXA is the space agency of which of the following country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Japan
(c) Russia
(d) Canada
Ans:(b)
Related facts:

  • On 18 January 2017; The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for cooperation in the field of outer space.
  • The MoU was signed on November 11, 2016 at Tokyo, Japan.
  • The purpose of this MoU is to pursue future cooperative activities in the exploration and use of outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in each country and their international obligations.
  • This MoU provides scope for pursuing cooperation in various areas of space science technology and applications including: earth observation, satellite communication and navigation; exploration and space sciences; Research and development (space systems and space technology); and Space industry promotion.

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