Space Technology, ISRO & Dual-Use Applications

What should you study in Space Technology, ISRO & Dual-Use Applications?

• Chandrayaan-3 — Vikram lander, Pragyan rover; lunar south pole
• Aditya-L1 — L1 halo orbit; solar corona observation
• Gaganyaan — human spaceflight; ISRO crew training
• Commercial space — IN-SPACe, New Space India Ltd; NSIL launches

How often is Space Technology, ISRO & Dual-Use Applications asked in UPSC Mains?

Asked in 5 of 10 years, including 3 of the last 5. Highlighted years below are the ones it appeared in.

1. 2016: asked
2. 2017: not asked
3. 2018: not asked
4. 2019: asked
5. 2020: not asked
6. 2021: asked
7. 2022: not asked
8. 2023: asked
9. 2024: asked
10. 2025: not asked

About the Mains GS Paper III paper

GS Paper III is a 250-mark descriptive Mains paper covering technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security and disaster management. See all 50 Mains GS Paper III topics.

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