Mains Answer Writing - 14 Jan, 2026

GS3

Science & Technology

15 marks

“The recent failures of the PSLV-C61 and PSLV-C62 missions have raised concerns regarding reliability, transparency, and commercial credibility of India’s space launch capabilities.”
In this context, examine the implications of repeated launch vehicle failures on India’s space ecosystem, and discuss the importance of institutional transparency and robust failure analysis mechanisms for sustaining public trust and global competitiveness in the commercial space sector.

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Contextualise first: Briefly highlight PSLV’s legacy as ISRO’s workhorse and the recent C61–C62 failures.
Link technology with governance: Connect technical failures to transparency, FAC reports, insurance risk, and NSIL’s commercial credibility.
Conclude constructively: Suggest reforms—public FAC disclosure, stronger QA protocols, and learning from LVM-3’s success.

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