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Summary

This video script features a quiz on the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), with multiple-choice questions covering key facts about ISRO's headquarters, its formation in 1969, the Satish Dhawan Space Center, and its governance under the Department of Space. It also includes questions about important ISRO satellites like INSAT for communication and IRS for resource monitoring. The script highlights key ISRO milestones, such as the first rocket launch in 1963, and provides information on related institutions like the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in Dehradun.

Takeaways

• 🚀 ISRO's headquarters is located in Bangalore.
• 📅 ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969.
• 🏢 SD, SC stands for Satish Dhawan Space Center.
• 🛰️ The Indian Space Research Organization is owned by the Department of Space, a department of the Indian government.
• 📡 INSAT (Indian National Satellite) is responsible for communication, meteorological services, and television broadcasting in India.
• 🌍 IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) is used by ISRO for resource monitoring and management.
• 🚀 PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
• 📅 The first rocket launch from India occurred on November 21, 1963, in Thumba, Kerala.
• 📜 Before 1969, ISRO was known as INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research).
• 🏫 The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in Dehradun.

Q & A

Where is the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)?

The headquarters of ISRO is in Bangalore.

When was ISRO formed?

ISRO was formed on 15th August, 1969.

What is the full form of SDSC?

The full form of SDSC is Satish Dhawan Space Center.

Who is responsible for overseeing ISRO?

The Department of Space, under the Indian government, is responsible for overseeing ISRO.

Which satellite is responsible for communication, meteorological services, and television broadcasting in India?

The INSAT (Indian National Satellite) is responsible for communication, meteorological services, and television broadcasting in India.

Which satellite is used by ISRO for resources monitoring and management?

The IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) satellite is used by ISRO for resources monitoring and management.

What is the full form of PSLV?

The full form of PSLV is Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.

When was the first rocket launch from India?

The first rocket launch from India was on 21st November, 1963, with a sounding rocket launched from Thumba, Kerala.

What was ISRO known as before 1969?

Before 1969, ISRO was known as INCOSPAR (Indian National Committee for Space Research).

Where is the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) located?

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) is located in Dehradun.