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Which country recently launched its first satellite (or space mission) mentioned in the question?

1. Nepal
2. Bangladesh
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bhutan

Correct answer: Sri Lanka

Solution

Sri Lanka launched Ravana-1, its first satellite, in April 2019. It was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the BIRDS-3 project by Kyushu University, Japan.

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