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Q1Consider the following statements about remote-sensing data in the Indian Space Policy, 2023: 1. Dissemination of satellite-based remote-sensing data with ground sampling distance of 30 cm or less needs IN-SPACe authorisation. 2. Data above GSD 30 cm needs intimation to IN-SPACe. 3. All remote-sensing data, irrespective of resolution, needs no intimation or authorisation under the policy. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is true because high-resolution satellite remote-sensing data of GSD 30 cm or less requires IN-SPACe authorisation. Statement 2 is true because data above GSD 30 cm needs intimation. Statement 3 is false because the policy distinguishes authorisation and intimation requirements.
Q2Consider the following statements about IN-SPACe's ecosystem role under the Indian Space Policy 2023: 1. IN-SPACe may promote industry clusters, zones, manufacturing hubs, incubation centres, accelerators and technical centres for the space sector. 2. IN-SPACe may work with academia to widen the space ecosystem and enable industry-academia linkages. 3. IN-SPACe is to ensure a level playing field for utilization of facilities created using public expenditure. 4. IN-SPACe may identify ISRO-developed technologies ready for transfer, but it is prohibited from facilitating transfer to NGEs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 4 is incorrect because the policy says IN-SPACe will identify ISRO technologies ready for transfer and facilitate their transfer to NGEs.
Q3Consider the following statements about technology transfer and industry participation: 1. NSIL's major business areas include transfer of technology developed by ISRO centres, units and constituent institutions of the Department of Space. 2. The 2020 Cabinet reform announcement says ISRO will share only intellectual property, and not space assets, data or facilities, with private entities. 3. The 2020 reform announcement said ISRO would focus more on research and development, new technologies, exploration missions and human spaceflight. 4. NSIL's major business areas include production of PSLV and SSLV through industry. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is false because the reform announcement referred to improved access to space assets, data and facilities.
Q4Consider the following statements about IN-SPACe: 1. IN-SPACe is an autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space. 2. It was formed on 24 June 2020 to promote, enable, authorise and supervise non-governmental entities undertaking space activities. 3. These activities include manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites, providing space-based services, establishing a ground station, sharing space infrastructure and establishing new facilities under the Department of Space. 4. Its headquarters are in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are true. The cited IN-SPACe release describes it as an autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space and lists its promotion, authorisation, supervision and activity domains. Statement 4 is false: the headquarters are at Ahmedabad, not Bengaluru.
Q51. For launch vehicles and associated systems or sub-systems, the automatic FDI route is available up to 74%. 2. For creation of spaceports for launching and receiving spacecraft, the automatic FDI route is available up to 49%. 3. Satellite data products are kept wholly outside the amended space-sector FDI framework. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because launch vehicles and associated systems or sub-systems are under the automatic route only up to 49%, with government route beyond that. Statement 2 is correct because spaceports for launching and receiving spacecraft are also automatic up to 49%. Statement 3 is incorrect because satellite data products are explicitly included in the FDI framework.
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6Consider the following statements about private-sector facilitation under India's space reforms: 1. A mechanism was to be worked out for promotion and handholding of non-governmental private entities, including sharing of technology and expertise. 2. Space facilities were described as capital-intensive and already established and functional in ISRO. 3. Non-governmental private entities were permitted only to produce components, and not to undertake space launch or operate launch infrastructure. 4. Technology, expertise and facilities were to be offered free of cost wherever feasible or at reasonable cost. Which of the statements given above are correct?
71. The Department of Space is the nodal department for implementing the Indian Space Policy 2023 through detailed policy directives. 2. NSIL is responsible for commercialising space technologies and platforms created through public expenditure. 3. The Indian Space Policy 2023 applies to space activity to or from Indian territory or within India's jurisdiction, including up to the exclusive economic zone. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements about private participation measures mentioned in a 2026 Department of Space release: 1. The 2020 space-sector reforms enabled NGEs to build, lease, own and operate satellite systems for satellite-based services. 2. IN-SPACe was established as an autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space to promote and oversee private-sector participation. 3. IN-SPACe measures included a seed fund scheme, technical centre, design lab for NGEs and ISRO facility-utilisation support. 4. The IN-SPACe digital platform was created to disconnect stakeholders from the space ecosystem. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements about the scope of private-space proposals and support after reforms: 1. The proposals submitted to IN-SPACe were limited only to astronomy education and did not include launch-vehicle activities. 2. Proposals submitted to IN-SPACe included satellite constellations, small satellite launch vehicles, ground stations, geospatial services, propulsion systems and application products. 3. The Prime Minister’s Office release said mechanisms included making testing facilities and launchpads available. Which of the statements given above are correct?
101. The Indian Space Policy 2023 prohibits non-government entities from undertaking end-to-end space activities. 2. IN-SPACe functions as a single-window agency for authorising space activities by government entities and non-government entities. 3. ISRO is expected to focus primarily on research and development of new space technologies and applications. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements about NSIL and industry participation: 1. NSIL was incorporated on 6 March 2019 as a wholly owned Government of India company under the administrative control of the Department of Space. 2. NSIL's major business areas include production of PSLV and SSLV through industry. 3. NSIL's major business areas include building communication and earth-observation satellites as per user requirements. 4. NSIL is the regulatory body that grants IN-SPACe authorisations to private entities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements about IN-SPACe in the Indian Space Policy, 2023: 1. IN-SPACe is mandated to promote, hand-hold, guide and authorise space activities in the country. 2. IN-SPACe is limited to authorising only private entities and has no role for government-entity authorisations. 3. IN-SPACe acts as the single-window agency for authorisation of space activities by government entities as well as NGEs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements about private-sector participation after the reforms: 1. Private players were allowed to use ISRO infrastructure through IN-SPACe. 2. NSIL’s post-reform role included building launch vehicles and providing launch services. 3. PIB stated in September 2020 that more than 500 companies partnered with ISRO in carrying out space activities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about the rationale and scope of the 2024 FDI reform in the space sector: 1. Before the amendment, FDI in establishment and operation of satellites was permitted only through the government approval route. 2. The reform sought to provide clarity for FDI in satellites, launch vehicles, spaceports, and manufacturing of space-related components and systems. 3. The Department of Space consulted only foreign industrial stakeholders and did not consult IN-SPACe, ISRO or NSIL. 4. The reform was expected to integrate Indian companies into global value chains. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements about the Indian Space Policy 2023: 1. It links the 2020 reforms with opening doors for enhanced participation of non-governmental entities across the space domain. 2. It says Indian consumers of space technology or services are free to directly procure them from any source, whether private or public. 3. It prohibits non-governmental entities from establishing and operating launch infrastructure. 4. It assigns IN-SPACe a single-window role for authorising both government entities and non-governmental entities. Which of the statements given above are correct?