{"id":336337,"date":"2025-05-13T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T03:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=336337"},"modified":"2025-05-14T10:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T04:35:21","slug":"day-5-prelims-20-space-tech-defence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/day-5-prelims-20-space-tech-defence\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 5 Prelims 20+: Space Tech + Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s Prelims 20+<\/em>, we focus on Space Technology and Defence\u2014critical pillars of India\u2019s strategic and technological landscape. From cutting-edge satellite missions and indigenous launch capabilities to breakthroughs in missile systems and defence manufacturing, this area reflects India\u2019s growing self-reliance and geopolitical aspirations. It holds immense relevance for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly in understanding national security, innovation, and international collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Space Tech
\n<\/strong>Rocket Engines<\/a>
\nRocket Fuels<\/a>
\nCryogenic Engines<\/a>
\nSatellite<\/a>
\nSatellite Orbits<\/a>
\nTypes of satellite orbits<\/a>
\nSatellite Launch vehicle<\/a>
\nSatellite launch vehicle (SLV) and augmented satellite launch vehicle (ASLV)<\/a>
\nPSLV (polar satellite launch vehicle): third generation<\/a>
\nGeosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV): fourth generation<\/a>
\nAriane -5<\/a>
\nTypes of Satellite<\/a>
\nNavigation<\/a>
\nISRO\u2019s Third Launch Pad<\/a>
\nScramjet Engine<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Mission in news
\nChandrayaan 3<\/a><\/span>
\nNISAR (NASA-ISRO-SAR)<\/a><\/span>
\nArtemis Accords<\/a><\/span>
\nMission SCOT<\/a>
\nPUNCH Mission<\/a>
\nGAIA Mission<\/a>
\nMoonlight Programme<\/a>
\nAnalog Space Mission<\/a>
\nRISE Mission<\/a>
\nADITYA-L1 MISSION<\/a>
\nDragonfly Mission<\/a>
\nISRO\u2019S RLV LEX-02 Mission<\/a>
\nLunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) Mission<\/a><\/span>
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Defence<\/strong>
\nWeapons\/Systems in News (India)<\/span>
\nPinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS)<\/a>
\nNag Mark-2<\/a>
\nVertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM)<\/a>
\nBhargavastra<\/a>
\nSANJAY System<\/a>
\nAdvanced Ballistic for High Energy Defeat (ABHED) Jackets<\/a>
\nIndia\u2019s Fourth Nuclear Submarine<\/a>
\nINS ARIGHAAT<\/a>
\nRHUMI-1<\/a>
\nZorawar Tank<\/a>
\nRudram-1 Missile<\/a>
\nAstra Mark 1 Missile<\/a>
\nGAURAV<\/a>
\nIndigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) Flight Tested<\/a>
\nAgni Prime Successfully Flight-Tested<\/a>
\nSubmersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE)<\/a>
\nProject 28<\/a>
\nNagastra-1<\/a>
\nRudraM-II Missile<\/a>
\nWeapon Development in News \u2013 World<\/span>
\nDragon Drone<\/a>
\nTHAAD Missile Defence System<\/a>
\nCrystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS)<\/a>
\nC-Dome Defense System<\/a>
\nHermes-900<\/a>
\nIgla-S Air Defense System<\/a>
\nMQ-9B Drones<\/a>
\nExercises in News<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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