Space Laws — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, focus on factual recall related to key international treaties and India's domestic institutional framework. Memorize the names and years of the five UN space treaties (Outer Space Treaty 1967, Rescue Agreement 1968, Liability Convention 1972, Registration Convention 1975, Moon Agreement 1979) and India's ratification status (especially non-ratification of the Moon Agreement).

Understand the core principles of each treaty, e.g., non-appropriation (OST), absolute liability (Liability Convention). Pay close attention to the establishment and mandate of IN-SPACe, its role in authorizing private space activities, and recent policy changes like FDI liberalization in the space sector.

Questions can be direct, asking about the provisions of a treaty, the function of IN-SPACe, or India's stance on a particular international accord. Also, be aware of key terms like 'launching state,' 'space object,' and 'common heritage of mankind.

' Practice MCQs that test your understanding of these concepts and their application to India's space program. Vyyuha's Quick Recall mnemonics will be particularly useful here for rapid revision of key facts.