UPSC Daily Quiz for 13ᵗʰ July 2026

1) With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:

1. The Crew Module is the only reusable component of the Gaganyaan orbital module.
2. The Service Module provides propulsion and thermal control but survives atmospheric re-entry along with the Crew Module.
3. The Crew Escape System is designed to separate the Crew Module from the launch vehicle during launch emergencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) Which of the following correctly explains the significance of Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs)?

1. They are capable of recovering and reusing one or more stages after launch.
2. They reduce launch costs by eliminating the need for multi-stage rockets.
3. They are considered important for commercial launch services and future human spaceflight missions.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

3) With reference to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), consider the following statements:

1. It generally extends up to about 2,000 km above Earth's surface.
2. The International Space Station (ISS) operates in Low Earth Orbit.
3. Gaganyaan is planned to place astronauts in Low Earth Orbit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

5) With reference to India's human spaceflight programme, consider the following statements:

1. Vyommitra is a half-humanoid robot intended to fly on uncrewed Gaganyaan missions.
2. Splashdown refers to the controlled recovery of a space capsule in water after atmospheric re-entry.
3. The Crew Module–Service Module Connect and Disconnect System (CSCDS) enables safe separation of electrical and fluid connections before re-entry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?