Current Affairs question from JKAS Prelims, 2021 by JKPSC
The UAE has sent a space probe mission to the Mars named
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
'Hope' or 'Al-Amal' in Arabic
Key Details of the Mission
The Name: The mission is officially known as the Emirates Mars Mission. The word Al-Amal translates directly from Arabic to English as Hope.
Significance: It was the first interplanetary mission by any Arab nation. It reached the Martian orbit in early 2021, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates.
Scientific Goal: Unlike many other missions that focus on geology, the Hope probe was designed to study the Martian atmosphere. It provides a complete picture of the Martian weather system throughout the year, studying how energy and particles like hydrogen and oxygen move through the atmosphere.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
