UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 April 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: IE Context: Pop star Katy Perry and an all-female crew flew to space via Blue Origin, reigniting debates on space tourism’s costs and environmental impact. What is Space Tourism? Space tourism involves recreational, leisure, or business travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere, offered by private companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX. Unlike government-led …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Gopi Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot, is set to be the first Indian space tourist on the NS-25 mission by Blue Origin (an American Space startup, founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon). Space tourism is a burgeoning sector allowing individuals to experience space …
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