Space Technology, ISRO & Dual-Use Applications
अंतरिक्ष प्रौद्योगिकी, इसरो और द्वि-उपयोग अनुप्रयोग
Space Technology, ISRO & Dual-Use Applications is part of the UPSC Mains GS Paper III syllabus, under Science & Technology. It appeared in Mains GS Paper III question papers in 5 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 (2016, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). It is marked high-yield: a topic worth revising more than once.
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.
- 2016: asked
- 2017: not asked
- 2018: not asked
- 2019: asked
- 2020: not asked
- 2021: asked
- 2022: not asked
- 2023: asked
- 2024: asked
- 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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Syllabus: UPSC Civil Services notification. Topic breakdown, subtopics and PYQ years: GS Score UPSC Syllabus 2026-27 booklet. Sources & credits
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