- The SKAO is the world's largest radio telescope.
- It will be established in South Africa and Australia.
- The tenure of the agreement is one year.
- The agreement was signed by TIFR-National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), on behalf of the Department of Atomic Energy and Director General of SKA.
- However, India is yet to get approval from the central government to become a Member Country in the SKA council.
- Static Part:
- HQ of SKAO: UK
Question:
Q.1 India signed an interim agreement to offer a commitment to work on the mega-science project called SKAO. What does ‘S’ signify in SKAO?
a. Standard
b. Sky
c. Square
d. Sequence
a. Standard
b. Sky
c. Square
d. Sequence
