When did India celebrate the first National Space Day with the theme "Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 23 August 2024
India marks 23 August as National Space Day, the day in 2023 when Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down near the Moon’s south pole. The first National Space Day was celebrated on 23 August 2024 with the theme “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”. The landing site is named Shiv Shakti Point.