In May 2025, which Indian state signed an MoU with IN-SPACe to establish a Space Tech Manufacturing Park and Centre of Excellence?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Karnataka
Explanation:
• In May 2025, the Government of Karnataka signed an MoU with IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre).
• The collaboration aims to set up a Space Tech Manufacturing Park and a Centre of Excellence.
• Karnataka, especially Bengaluru, already hosts India’s major aerospace and space-tech ecosystem—ISRO HQ, URSC, HAL, BEL—making it a natural choice.
• The initiative strengthens India’s push toward private sector participation in space missions, satellite manufacturing, and space-based applications.
• This move supports the national goal of boosting domestic capacity in the space-tech manufacturing value chain.
Information Booster:
• IN-SPACe acts as a single-window agency to promote and authorize private players in the Indian space sector.
• Karnataka is India's leading aerospace hub, home to start-ups, R&D labs, and industrial clusters supporting space innovation.
Additional Knowledge:
Gujarat (Option a)
. Gujarat hosts IN-SPACe HQ (Ahmedabad) but did not sign this specific MoU in May 2025.
Telangana (Option c)
. Telangana has strong innovation platforms like T-Hub but was not part of this agreement.
Maharashtra (Option d)
. Maharashtra has industrial potential but did not sign any MoU with IN-SPACe regarding a space manufacturing park in 2025.