Can India Pakistan border seen from space?
The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above Afghanistan when this photograph was taken of the city lights of Pakistan and India and the well-lit border separating both countries.
Is India Pak border fenced?
The border runs along Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat for a length of about 2,300 km (excluding the Kashmir border portion which is under partial occupation of Pakistan). Government has already taken a decision to fence 310 km. out of the total 508 km.
How many borders India has with Pakistan?
Land borders of India
| Land Border Country | Length (m) and (mi) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 1,643 kilometres (1,021 mi) | Also see India-Myanmar barrier |
| Nepal | 1,752 kilometres (1,089 mi) | Open border. |
| Pakistan | 3,310 kilometres (2,060 mi) | Also see Radcliffe Line, Operation Meghdoot and Sir Creek. |
| Sri Lanka | 0.1 kilometres (0.062 mi) | Also see Ram Setu. |
What is the name of border between India and Pakistan?
The Radcliffe Line
The Radcliffe Line, the geopolitical border that divides India and Pakistan, came into existence on this day, August 17, in the year 1947. It was formed following the partition.
Where is NASA located in Pakistan?
Islamabad
The Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) (Urdu: خلائی و بالائے فضائی تحقیقاتی مأموریہ) is the executive and national space agency of Pakistan. It is headquartered at the capital city of Islamabad in the northern part of Pakistan with additional facilities at the University of Punjab in Lahore.
What did Rakesh Sharma say about how India looked from space?
When Indira Gandhi asked Sharma how India looked from outer space, he replied, “Sare Jahan Se Accha” (the best in the world).
Is there a wall between Pakistan and India?
India constructed a 550-kilometre (340 mi) barrier along the 740 kilometres (460 mi)–776 kilometres (482 mi) LoC by 2004. The fence generally remains about 150 yards (140 m) on the Indian-controlled side. Its stated purpose is to exclude arms smuggling and infiltration by Pakistani-based separatist militants.
Who made India Pakistan border?
Sir Cyril Radcliffe
| India–Pakistan border | |
|---|---|
| Established | 17 August 1947 Creation of the Radcliffe Line by Sir Cyril Radcliffe due to the Partition of India |
| Current shape | 2 July 1972 Demarcation of the Line of Control after ratification of the Shimla Treaty |
| Treaties | Karachi Agreement (1949), Shimla Agreement (1972) |
Which Indian state has longest boundary with Pakistan?
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir shares the longest border with Pakistan which has a length of 1222 km. Jammu and Kashmir is followed by Rajasthan which has a length of 1179 km, after this comes Gujarat with 506 km and finally Punjab with 425 km long border.