Q.1 Which international organization is primarily responsible for coordinating global space activities?
NASA
ESA
ISRO
UNOOSA
Explanation - The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) promotes international cooperation in space exploration and the use of space technology.
Correct answer is: UNOOSA
Q.2 The Artemis Accords, signed by multiple countries, focus on:
Climate change monitoring
Space exploration and lunar activities
Nuclear disarmament
Cybersecurity standards
Explanation - The Artemis Accords establish principles for responsible behavior in space, including lunar exploration and resource utilization.
Correct answer is: Space exploration and lunar activities
Q.3 Which country is NOT a member of the International Space Station (ISS) program?
USA
Russia
India
Japan
Explanation - India is not a member of the ISS program, although it has its own national space agency, ISRO.
Correct answer is: India
Q.4 The G20 Science, Technology and Innovation Working Group aims to:
Promote international trade agreements
Coordinate space defense strategies
Encourage scientific collaboration and innovation
Monitor nuclear weapons proliferation
Explanation - The G20 STI Working Group promotes international scientific collaboration, technology development, and innovation policies.
Correct answer is: Encourage scientific collaboration and innovation
Q.5 Which bilateral space cooperation agreement involves India and France?
Chandrayaan-Mars mission
NavIC-Galileo cooperation
Joint satellite launch agreement
Indo-French Mars Orbiter Program
Explanation - India's NavIC system has cooperation agreements with the European Galileo satellite navigation system for interoperability and data sharing.
Correct answer is: NavIC-Galileo cooperation
Q.6 The term 'Space Diplomacy' generally refers to:
Negotiating satellite orbits
Using space exploration for international cooperation
Commercial sale of space technologies
Military space surveillance
Explanation - Space diplomacy involves fostering international collaboration through treaties, missions, and shared space programs.
Correct answer is: Using space exploration for international cooperation
Q.7 Which international treaty forms the basis of outer space law?
Outer Space Treaty 1967
Kyoto Protocol
Paris Agreement
Non-Proliferation Treaty
Explanation - The Outer Space Treaty (1967) establishes key principles, including the peaceful use of outer space and non-appropriation of celestial bodies.
Correct answer is: Outer Space Treaty 1967
Q.8 Which of the following countries has collaborated with NASA on the James Webb Space Telescope?
India
China
France
Canada
Explanation - Canada collaborated with NASA and ESA by contributing instruments and technical expertise for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Correct answer is: Canada
Q.9 What is the main purpose of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project?
Climate monitoring
Global communication
Radio astronomy research
Military surveillance
Explanation - The SKA is an international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope to study the universe.
Correct answer is: Radio astronomy research
Q.10 Which UN resolution governs the use of nuclear power in outer space?
UNGA 1962
UNGA 37/92
UNSC Resolution 1540
UNGA 2222
Explanation - UN General Assembly Resolution 37/92 provides guidelines for the use of nuclear power sources in outer space activities.
Correct answer is: UNGA 37/92
Q.11 Which program reflects India-USA cooperation in space?
Mangalyaan
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission
Chandrayaan-3
Indo-Russian Gaganyaan mission
Explanation - NISAR is a joint satellite mission between NASA and ISRO to study Earth’s surface and environmental changes.
Correct answer is: NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission
Q.12 Which European agency primarily manages international space cooperation in Europe?
ESA
EUMETSAT
CERN
EASA
Explanation - The European Space Agency (ESA) coordinates Europe’s space programs and partnerships with other countries.
Correct answer is: ESA
Q.13 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regulates:
Radio frequencies for satellites
Nuclear space propulsion
Astronaut training standards
Space debris removal
Explanation - The ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits to avoid interference and promote efficient use.
Correct answer is: Radio frequencies for satellites
Q.14 Which country leads the Mars Sample Return mission in collaboration with international partners?
USA
China
Russia
Japan
Explanation - NASA leads the Mars Sample Return mission in collaboration with ESA and other international partners to bring Martian samples back to Earth.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.15 The term 'dual-use technology' in space cooperation refers to:
Technology for both civil and military applications
Technology for land and sea exploration
Technology for climate and health studies
Technology used by two countries jointly
Explanation - Dual-use technology can be used for both peaceful space activities and military purposes, making its export sensitive.
Correct answer is: Technology for both civil and military applications
Q.16 Which initiative is designed to promote space technology for sustainable development?
SpaceX Starlink
UN-SPIDER
Artemis Program
GPS modernization
Explanation - UN-SPIDER (United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response) promotes using space tech for disaster risk management and sustainable development.
Correct answer is: UN-SPIDER
Q.17 Which Asian country has signed multiple bilateral space cooperation agreements with the USA and Europe?
India
Pakistan
Vietnam
Bangladesh
Explanation - India has collaborated internationally on satellites, Mars missions, and navigation systems with USA, France, Russia, and other countries.
Correct answer is: India
Q.18 Which country recently proposed a Lunar Gateway in cooperation with international partners?
USA
Russia
China
India
Explanation - NASA’s Lunar Gateway is an international project with ESA, Canada, and Japan to establish a space station orbiting the Moon.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.19 The International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters' provides:
A framework for space mining
Satellite imagery for disaster management
Rules for lunar exploration
Global space trade regulations
Explanation - The Charter enables countries to access satellite data during natural disasters for rapid response and damage assessment.
Correct answer is: Satellite imagery for disaster management
Q.20 Which space agency is known for its collaboration on Earth observation satellites internationally?
ISRO
NASA
JAXA
All of the above
Explanation - ISRO, NASA, and JAXA have collaborated with various countries on Earth observation, climate monitoring, and disaster management satellites.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.21 The OneWeb satellite project primarily focuses on:
Space mining
Global broadband internet
Climate research
Mars exploration
Explanation - OneWeb aims to provide global high-speed internet through a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites with international cooperation.
Correct answer is: Global broadband internet
Q.22 The BRICS countries collaborate in space science primarily through:
BRICS Science and Technology Working Group
BRICS Space Treaty
BRICS Defense Cooperation
BRICS Nuclear Agreement
Explanation - BRICS countries collaborate on space science, technology, and innovation through joint working groups and satellite projects.
Correct answer is: BRICS Science and Technology Working Group
Q.23 Which global initiative aims to track and mitigate space debris?
UNOOSA Space Debris Program
ESA Clean Space Initiative
NASA Orbital Debris Program
All of the above
Explanation - UNOOSA, ESA, and NASA have programs to monitor, manage, and reduce space debris to ensure safe space operations.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.24 Which agreement governs the registration of space objects internationally?
Outer Space Treaty
Registration Convention 1976
Moon Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Explanation - The Registration Convention requires countries to register space objects with the UN to ensure transparency and accountability in outer space activities.
Correct answer is: Registration Convention 1976