Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. Discuss the aim of Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and how it plans to achieve its aim. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Difficult
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
NASA will launch the agency’s first planetary defence test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
Key Demand of the question:
To understand the mission of DART and the technology used to achieve its aims.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief on the aim of the mission.
Body:
First, mention the need of the mission in times of situations of asteroids heading towards the earth.
Next, discuss the approach to test the DART mission and why the asteroid and moonlet are chosen for the demo.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stating that if the mission succeeds, it would be a breakthrough in the science and technology field.
