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Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

Current GK (IBPS-CL) Defence

04-Feb-22

On February 2, 2022, India inked an interim agreement to confirm its commitment for working on mega science project called “Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)”.

Highlights

The agreement will be valid for one year.
The Cooperation Agreement between India and SKA was signed virtually.
India was represented by TIFR – National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA).

About Square Kilometre Array Observatory

SKAO is proposed to be world’s largest radio telescope.
This project will facilitate India in making its first monetary contribution towards construction phase of SKA.
SKA will be built in Australia and South Africa.
It is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Apart from three host countries, viz., Italy, China and France; Switzerland and Canada are among countries building SKAO.
SKAO is likely to be operational by the end of this decade.

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