ISRO Successfully Launches Shukrayaan-1 Venus Orbiter Mission
ISRO has successfully launched its first mission to Venus, Shukrayaan-1, to study the planet's atmosphere and surface.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- ISRO launches Shukrayaan-1, India's first mission to Venus.
- Launched using the GSLV Mk III (LVM3) rocket.
- Aims to study Venusian atmosphere and surface geology.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 5–8 | UPSC tests Science & Technology through governance: space policy, biotech regulations, cyber security. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–8 | Basic science, space missions, ISRO launches, and defence technology are standard SSC GK topics. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Very High | 6–10 | Science and Technology is one of the largest GK sections in Railway papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- ISRO missions: satellite name, purpose, launch date, orbit type
- Defence acquisitions: system name, origin country, inducted into which force
- COVID/health research: vaccine names, institutes involved, approval status
- Technology achievements: first-ever milestones, world records, India-specific achievements
- Scientific organizations: HQ, head, purpose (CSIR, DRDO, BARC, ICAR)
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the name of ISRO's first mission to Venus?
- Mangalyaan-2
- Shukrayaan-1
- Aditya-L1
- Chandrayaan-4
Explanation: Shukrayaan-1 is the name of ISRO's first mission to Venus.
Q2. Which launch vehicle was used for the Shukrayaan-1 mission?
- PSLV-C55
- GSLV Mk III
- SSLV-D2
- GSLV-F12
Explanation: The mission was launched using the GSLV Mk III (also known as LVM3).
How to Prepare Science & Technology for Government Exams
For Railway exams, make flashcards for every major ISRO launch — name, payload, purpose, date. These repeat frequently.
For SSC, focus on defence acquisitions and their strategic significance rather than technical specs.
For UPSC, connect every scientific development to policy — climate targets, digital India, health policy.
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