MCQs 2026

The development of Vigyan-1 involves collaboration between ISRO (public sector) and private aerospace companies, showcasing the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing India's space capabilities.

By launching its own commercial space station module, India is positioning itself as a participant and potential leader in the expanding global commercial space economy.

Microgravity offers unique conditions for research in fields like medicine (e.g., protein crystallization for drug development) and materials science (e.g., creating new alloys).

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is collaborating with private aerospace companies on the development and deployment of Vigyan-1.

Vigyan-1 is designed as a commercial space station module, intended for scientific experiments, technology demonstrations, and potentially space tourism.

Fusion energy is considered a highly desirable future energy source due to its abundant fuel, minimal environmental impact, and inherent safety features compared to fission.

ITER involves the participation of 35 nations, making it one of the largest and most significant international scientific collaborations in history.

These powerful magnets create a magnetic field that holds the extremely hot plasma away from the reactor walls, preventing damage and maintaining the conditions for fusion.

Fusion involves combining light atomic nuclei, such as isotopes of hydrogen, to release energy, mimicking the process in stars.

ITER is designed to prove that fusion can be a viable and scalable source of energy, not just a scientific experiment.