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South Asia's Ascent: Unpacking Recent Space Milestones and Global Collaborations
Space Exploration
This set of questions delves into the latest advancements and significant developments in space exploration from South Asian nations and their international partnerships, highlighting key missions, technological achievements, and future aspirations.
ISRO
Pakistan Space Program
South Asia
Space Missions
Global Collaboration
16 Questions
Medium
Ages 5+
Jul 2, 2026
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1
Which South Asian nation successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, H1, in October 2025, in collaboration with China?
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A
India
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B
Pakistan
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C
Bangladesh
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D
Sri Lanka
2
In January 2025, ISRO successfully conducted its first space docking experiment, known as SpaDeX. What was the primary objective of this mission?
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A
To test a new propulsion system for lunar missions
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B
To demonstrate spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking capabilities
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C
To deploy a constellation of communication satellites
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D
To conduct an asteroid sample return mission
3
Bhutan's space program, supported by ISRO and Japanese institutions, focuses on national development. What was the name of Bhutan's first satellite, launched in 2018?
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A
BHUTAN-SAT
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B
Bhutan-1
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C
Royal Sat
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D
Dragonfly-1
4
Nepal's space program is in its nascent stages, with its first satellite, NepaliSat-1, launched in 2019. This satellite was developed as part of which multinational project?
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A
BIRDS-1
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B
BIRDS-3
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C
Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO)
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D
South Asia Satellite Initiative
5
The Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO), founded in 2022, aims to foster a space sector in the Maldives with a focus on climate resilience and maritime security. What significant financial initiative did MSRO launch in October 2025 to support island nations?
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A
The Island Space Fund
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B
The Maritime Satellite Initiative
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C
The Maldives Space Capital for High-Impact Fund (MSCHIF)
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D
The Climate Resilience Space Grant
6
In 2025, India became one of the few countries to achieve a successful in-space docking using indigenous technology through the SpaDeX mission. What was the date the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network verified the success of this docking process?
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A
January 16, 2025
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B
December 30, 2024
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C
August 24, 2025
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D
November 2, 2025
7
Pakistan's space program has seen rapid expansion, with multiple satellites launched with Chinese assistance. Which of these is NOT a satellite launched by Pakistan?
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A
H1
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B
PRSC-EO1
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C
KS-1
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D
Aditya-L1
8
The Gaganyaan program is India's ambitious human spaceflight mission. What significant milestone did ISRO complete on August 24, 2025, as part of Gaganyaan's preparations?
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A
The first uncrewed test flight
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B
The first integrated air drop test
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C
The final certification of the crew module
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D
The selection of the final astronaut crew
9
Bhutan's space program is oriented towards national development. Which of the following is a key application area for Bhutan's satellite technology?
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A
Interplanetary exploration
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B
Human spaceflight
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C
Agriculture and disaster management
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D
Lunar resource extraction
10
Nepal has ratified the Outer Space Treaty and the Rescue Agreement. What is the title of a key policy document outlining the political framework for Nepal's future satellites?
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A
The Space Act of Nepal
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B
The Nepali Geo-satellite Policy, 2077
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C
The National Space Framework
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D
The Satellite Communications Policy
11
MSRO has partnered with the Ministry of Defence in the Maldives. What is a primary goal of this collaboration using Earth observation?
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A
Mapping potential tourist resorts
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B
Monitoring deep-sea fishing activities
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C
Protecting the maritime domain and combating illegal fishing
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D
Studying migratory bird patterns
12
Pakistan's launch of its hyperspectral satellite H1 in October 2025 was hailed as a 'pivotal step forward.' This mission highlighted the country's longstanding partnership with which nation in space exploration?
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A
India
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B
United States
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C
Russia
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D
China
13
India's NISAR mission, a collaboration with NASA, was launched in July 2025. What is the primary purpose of this mission?
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A
To study the Sun's atmosphere
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B
To explore the lunar south pole
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C
To observe Earth for climate and hazard monitoring
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D
To test rendezvous and docking technology
14
Bhutan's space program, supported by ISRO, is focused on national development. The BIRDS-1 program, which contributed to Bhutan's first satellite, was led by which Japanese institution?
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A
The University of Tokyo
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B
Kyushu Institute of Technology
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C
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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D
Tohoku University
15
In 2025, Pakistan launched its first electro-optical satellite, PRSC-EO1. This satellite is designed to enhance Pakistan's capabilities in which of the following areas?
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A
Deep space communication
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B
Asteroid detection
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C
Monitoring natural resources and disaster response
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D
Human spaceflight
16
Nepal has plans for a future satellite mission named Munal, developed in collaboration with ISRO. What is a key scientific objective of the Munal satellite?
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A
To study the magnetic field of Jupiter
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B
To support Earth observation and communication needs
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C
To search for extraterrestrial intelligence
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D
To test technologies for Mars colonization
