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Q48: Scenario: A start-up in the Space Sector (SpaceTech) is looking for funding. The Budget 2026-27 mentions a specific Venture Capital Fund of Rupees 1,000 Crore. Under whose aegis is this fund operationalized?

A
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
B
IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre)
C
NSIL (NewSpace India Limited)
D
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
✅ Correct Answer: B
The fund is operationalized under IN-SPACe.
As the regulator and promoter for private space players, IN-SPACe manages this Rupees 1,000 Crore VC fund announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to nurture startups.
ISRO focuses on R&D, not commercial funding.