Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

Q.  COPUOS is an organization related to
- Published on 14 Mar 16

a. Sky
b. Deserts
c. Space
d. Ocean

ANSWER: Space
 
  • The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was set up by the General Assembly in 1959 to govern the exploration and use of space for the benefit of all humanity: for peace, security and development.
  • India is a member of COPUOS.
  • International cooperation in space exploration and the use of space technology applications to meet global development goals are discussed in the Committee every year.
  • The work of COPUOS has been assisted by the two subcommittees, the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee and the Legal Subcommittee.

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