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ISRO will set up a Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow, Russia

ISRO will set up a Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow, Russia

  • PM Modi led-Central Government has approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) at Moscow, Russia. It comes under the Gaganyaan project, India's human space mission program.
  • The estimated annual cost of the project is about Rs 1.50 crore is anticipated to be incurred at ISRO ITLU in Moscow towards salary, office expenses, rent, taxes, etc.
  • It will enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with Russia and neighboring countries for the realization of the programmatic targets of ISRO.

    About ISRO
    i) Founded on 15th August 1969 by Vikram Sarabhai
    ii) HQ - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    ii) Current Director - Kailasavadivoo Sivan
Indian Air Force Launch Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion In Delhi

Indian Air Force Launch Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion In Delhi

The Indian Air Force launched a Facilitation-cum-Publicity Pavilion in Delhi. The IAF's pavilion inaugurated by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal....
Ravi Capoor Took Over As Textile Secretary

Ravi Capoor Took Over As Textile Secretary

Ravi Capoor (IAS: 1986 batch officer) took over as Secretary of Textiles Ministry in New Delhi. During 2011-16, He served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry....
Guruprasad Mohapatra Appointed As New Secretary Of DPIIT

Guruprasad Mohapatra Appointed As New Secretary Of DPIIT

Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra (IAS: 1986 batch officer) appointed as the Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Prior to this app....
Center Govt nominated Atanu Chakraborty as Director on RBI Central Board

Center Govt nominated Atanu Chakraborty as Director on RBI Central Board

PM Modi led-Center Government has nominated Atanu Chakraborty as a Director on the Central Board of Directors of RBI. Currently, Mr. Chakraborty i....
Former Captain Kapil Dev Awarded With Bharat Gaurav Award

Former Captain Kapil Dev Awarded With Bharat Gaurav Award

Former Indian men's cricket team captain Kapil Dev (age 60 years) awarded with the East Bengal's highest award - Bharat Gaurav. Indian footballer ....
V. H. Kageri elected as New Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly

V. H. Kageri elected as New Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri (age 58 years) elected as the new Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly. V. H. Kager....
CCD founder V.G. Siddhartha dies at 60

CCD founder V.G. Siddhartha dies at 60

V.G. Siddhartha - the Owner & founder of Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) passed away, as he commits suicide. He was 60-years. Mr. Siddhartha served as i....
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