Question 1

In the period between January 2025 and April 2026, Pakistan significantly increased its Earth observation satellite launches. How many such satellites were deployed during this 16-month timeframe?

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 2

Which South Asian nation is developing a National Space Policy, with a multidisciplinary expert committee recently approved by its Cabinet of Ministers in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka

Question 3

The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) launched a $50 million fund in October 2025. What is the primary objective of this fund, known as MSCHIF?

Accepted Answer

To accelerate the Maldives' space sector and benefit other Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Question 4

Nepal has successfully launched three nano-satellites. Which of these was manufactured within Nepal, tested in India, and launched from China?

Accepted Answer

Slipper2Sat

Question 5

In May 2024, Pakistan achieved a significant milestone in lunar exploration by sending its first lunar satellite. What is the name of this satellite, which was part of China's Chang'e-6 mission?

Accepted Answer

iCUBE-Q

Question 6

Sri Lanka's space timeline includes the launch of RAAVANA-1 in 2019. What type of satellite was RAAVANA-1, and where was it deployed from?

Accepted Answer

A 1U CubeSat deployed from the ISS

Question 7

Bhutan has collaborated with India on space technology. What was the name of the joint satellite project launched in November 2022?

Accepted Answer

INDIA-BHUTAN SAT

Question 8

India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, despite its lander's setback, has continued to yield scientific data. What significant potential discovery has been indicated from its radar data concerning the Moon's south pole region?

Accepted Answer

The presence of subsurface water-ice

Question 9

The 'Loktak Protocluster,' a massive cosmic structure dating back approximately 12.6 billion years, was discovered by an Indian astrophysicist. What is the significance of this discovery?

Accepted Answer

It reveals how galaxies formed in the early universe

Question 10

Between January 2025 and April 2026, Pakistan launched six Earth Observation (EO) satellites. Which of these launches utilized SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket?

Accepted Answer

PAUSAT-1

Question 11

As of May 2026, which South Asian nation is actively developing its space sector and has recently approved the establishment of a multidisciplinary expert committee for its inaugural National Space Policy?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka

Question 12

Nepal's Munal satellite project, designed by students, faced a setback during its launch in January 2026. Which country's rocket was carrying the Munal satellite when the anomaly occurred?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 13

Pakistan's iCUBE-Q satellite, launched as part of China's Chang'e-6 mission in May 2024, was developed through collaboration between which two entities?

Accepted Answer

IST and Shanghai University

Question 14

Which South Asian nation, aiming to become a leader in the global space community for island nations, launched a $50 million fund in October 2025 to advance its space sector?

Accepted Answer

Maldives

Question 15

India's 'state startup developmental partnership' model in space is exemplified by companies like GalaxEye, which launched the world's first OptoSAR satellite. What is the key capability of OptoSAR technology that addresses challenges in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

It provides high-quality Earth observation in cloudy tropical conditions

Question 16

The 'INDIA-BHUTAN SAT' project, launched in November 2022, is a collaboration between India and Bhutan. Which Indian organization was involved in this joint satellite development?

Accepted Answer

ISRO

Question 17

Pakistan's recent spate of satellite launches, primarily with Chinese support, has raised concerns in India. Which US-based space situational awareness firm's analysis suggests that at least one Pakistani satellite was optimized for frequent observations over South Asia?

Accepted Answer

COMSPOC

South Asia's Celestial Ascendancy: Unpacking Recent Space Milestones and Future Ambitions

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