The first-ever space exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas-2024’

Current Context: The first-ever space exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas-2024' was inaugurated on November 11, 2024, in New Delhi.

• Participants:
• Defence Space Agency (DSA)
• Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel
• Defence Cyber Agency, Defence Intelligence Agency, and Strategic Forces Command
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) representatives
• Important Highlights:
• Space warfare scenarios: Planning and executing operations to protect and defend India's space assets.
• Coordination: Improving collaboration among various defense and space agencies.
• Space warfare strategies: Developing strategies to counter threats like satellite jamming and anti-satellite weaponry.
• Technological advancements: Promoting innovation in space technology to enhance India's defense capabilities.

Question:

1. Where was the first-ever space exercise, 'Antariksha Abhyas-2024,' inaugurated?

• A) Bengaluru
• B) New Delhi
• C) Mumbai
• D) Hyderabad

Answer: B) 'Antariksha Abhyas-2024' was inaugurated on November 11, 2024, in New Delhi, marking a significant step in India's space defense strategy.