UPPSC 2020 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which among the following became the first Arab Nation to launch the Mars Mission in July, 2020 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: United Arab Emirates

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “United Arab Emirates”.

Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), also known as Al-Amal or Hope, is the first Arab mission to Mars. It was developed at the UAE Space Agency and was built at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

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