'As per the Indian Space Policy 2023, which organization will focus on research and development of space technologies?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (C) IN-SPACE

Explanation:
• As per the Indian Space Policy 2023, IN-SPACE (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center) will focus on research and development of space technologies.
• IN-SPACE is responsible for promoting and regulating private participation in space activities and fostering innovation in space technology development.

Information Booster:
• IN-SPACE works under the guidance of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) and aims to improve collaboration between public and private entities in the space sector.
• IN-SPACE will oversee private space ventures, while also focusing on the growth of indigenous technologies and solutions for future space missions.

Additional Knowledge:
NSIL (Option A)
• NSIL (NewSpace India Ltd) is responsible for commercializing space products and services but not directly for research and development of space technologies.

DRDO (Option B)
• DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) focuses on defense technologies and is not primarily responsible for space technology research, although it has some involvement in space-related defense applications.

ISRO (Option D)
• ISRO remains the primary space agency of India, focusing on launching missions and space exploration but the Indian Space Policy 2023 gives a more prominent role to IN-SPACE in terms of space technology development.