Indian Army conducted Exercise Agneyastra 1 in Eastern Ladakh

Current Context: The Indian Army has conducted a massive military exercise called Agneyastra 1 in eastern Ladakh on June 19, 2023. The exercise showcased the prowess of the Indian Army with participation from all arms and services.

• It involved various artillery platforms, such as the K-9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzer, the FH-77 Bofors towed howitzer and mortars. It also used anti-tank missiles and Carl Gustav rocket launchers to demonstrate firepower supremacy.
• The exercise also featured the use of IdeaForge’s Switch UAV, which is a made-in-India drone that can provide real-time imagery of the battlefield.
• The exercise was aimed at enhancing the operational readiness and deterrence capability of the Indian Army in the eastern Ladakh sector, where it is facing a standoff with China for the third year.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh on June 19, 2023?
a. Agni Shakti
b. Agneyastra
c. Agni Pariksha
d. Agni Vajra