Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
6. Why is the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), often dubbed the ‘trusted workhorse’ of ISRO? How will the development of Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV) added a new feather in the cap of ISRO and improve upon the existing PSLV. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will one day replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has said.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the achievements of PSLV and how NGLV will be an upgrade over PSLV.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of PSLV as the workhorse of ISRO.
Body:
In the first part, mention the features of PSLV in brief.
Next, mention the various achievements of PSLV over the years and substantiate by citing examples.
Next, write about NGLV – its features and how it will serve as an upgrade over the existing PSLV. The benefits it will offer and limitations if any.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising
